Don’t miss the concentrated Mediterranean style~ any photo you take will turn it into a blockbuster.
[Opening]: The medieval old town of "Eagle's Nest" on the cliff
- **Features**: Built on a cliff 427 meters above sea level, the Old Town of Eze (Village Médiéval) is shaped like an eagle's nest, with stone houses, winding alleys and the remains of a 12th-century fortress well preserved.
⛺【Local must-visit】:
- Hilltop Exotic Botanical Garden (Jardin Exotique): Hundreds of cacti and succulents are planted here, with a 360° view of the Mediterranean Sea.
- Notre-Dame-de-l'Assomption Church: Baroque church with 17th-century gilded wood carvings.
- Fragonard Perfume Factory: Eze is one of the important birthplaces of the French perfume industry. The Fragonard factory at the foot of the mountain (free to visit) displays traditional perfume-making techniques, and you can buy local citrus and jasmine perfumes.
- Nietzsche Trail (Chemin de Nietzsche): connecting Eze to the seaside 🌊Eze-sur-Mer
🛬【Game guide】:
1. Jardin Exotique d'Èze
- Highlights: cacti 🌵, Mediterranean plants, 360° panoramic view of the Cote d'Azur 🌊, where Nietzsche once walked in search of inspiration.
- Tickets: Adults €7, students €3.5 (ID required).
- Tips: Go early in the morning 🌥️ or in the evening 🌇 to avoid the crowds, as the light is suitable for taking photos 📸.
2. Medieval Old Town
- Stroll: cobblestone streets 🪨, 12th-century church ⛪ (Église Notre-Dame-de-l'Assomption), handicraft shops (perfumes, ceramics).
- Recommended route: From the entrance "Place de Gaulle" go up the main street "Rue du Barri".
3. Nietzsche Trail
- Hiking: Connecting Eze to the seaside Eze-sur-Mer, about 1 hour (steep), philosopher Nietzsche often walked this route.
- Tips: Wear comfortable shoes, bring water 💧, and avoid noon in summer ☀️ (no shade).
4. Château Eza Observation Deck
- Free: Even if you don’t stay at the hotel, you can enjoy the sea view at the hotel’s terrace bar (starting from about €15 per drink).
5. Fragonard Perfume Factory (Usine Fragonard)
- Experience: Free visit to perfume making, optional shopping 🛍️ (cheaper than scenic area shops).
🧡【tips】:
- Time arrangement: The best time to visit is April-June and September-October (avoid the crowded period of July-August). The town can be explored in 2-3 hours. It is recommended to visit and have lunch in the morning, and combine it with a trip to Monaco or Nice in the afternoon.
- Non-slip shoes: There are many steep stairs in the old town, so avoid wearing high heels.
- Sun protection: It is hot in summer ☀️ and there is no shade in the botanical garden 🪴.
-Photo spots📸: Entrance to the Botanical Gardens, observation deck next to the church, Rue du Barri.