Eze, France

Eze is located just above the French Riviera at an elevation of 2,300 feet (or 700 meters). Its location is almost equidistant (about 12KM)  between Nice and Monaco.  It is a fortified mid-evil village with a population of 3,000 people.  It is perched like an eagles nest on a narrow rocky peak overlooking the Mediterranean Sea.  From the point of taxi drop off it is 345 uphill paces and steps to reach my hotel. The place is worth every grueling step.  This was a great place to stay while exploring the coastal towns and villages that comprise the French Riviera.

The hotel is built as part of a 12th century castle.  Eze is a pretty village but if you are looking for something off the beaten path this is definitely NOT it.  This village is contrasted by the residential Eze-sur-Mer, a seaside “town” between Beaulieu-sur-Mer and Cap d’Ail.  Eze-sur-Mer has beaches, water sports, cafes, restaurants and hotels.

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View of Eze from the Grand Corniche.
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View of Eze from the road.  The Chateau Eze  is at the top.
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View of the sea from my hotel balcony.
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Part of the pathway to the hotel.  Definitely not for anyone with mobility issues.
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The entrance to the Chateau Eze.
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The only other hotel in this quaint village.
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One of many art studios which abound here.
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Another image from my balcony.
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Botanicals and succulents are omnipresent in the fabulous climate.  These are the Jardin-Exotique gardens in the foreground.

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Typical street scene in Eze.  It is at first easy to get lost in the maze of narrow winding streets.

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Craig

Born in New Jersey in 1956. Lives in Colorado and travels the world.

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