Èze
Neighbourhood · French Riviera, Nice

Èze

Photo: Jean Pierre Lozi · CC BY-SA 3.0 · Wikimedia Commons

Èze sits on a rocky outcrop between Nice and Monaco. Its narrow streets wind past stone houses up to the Jardin Exotique. The site has been occupied since Roman times.

On day 14 of Grand Tour of France: Paris to Nice in 14 Days

Good to know

Tickets
The village is free; the Jardin Exotique charges admission (check the official site).
Time needed
Two to three hours.
Best time
Early morning or late afternoon.
Getting there
Bus from Nice or train to Èze-sur-Mer followed by a steep walk.

Itineraries with Èze

Day 14 of Grand Tour of France: Paris to Nice in 14 Days

Èze and Monaco

How Èze fits into a day.
  1. 9:30ÈzeFrench Riviera
  2. 13:00Prince's Palace of MonacoMonaco
  3. 16:00Monte Carlo CasinoMonaco
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Èze questions

Is Èze worth visiting?

It draws visitors for its preserved medieval layout and coastal panorama.

How long does it take to walk around Èze?

Most people cover the main streets and garden in two hours.

Can you stay overnight in Èze?

A few small hotels and guesthouses operate inside the village walls.

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