Overview
About 12km east of Nice and 429m above sea level, Èze is a medieval village perched on a cliff with arguably the finest views on the Côte d'Azur. Narrow stone alleys, a 14th-century church, and artisan boutiques pack the tiny village, and the Jardin Exotique at the summit reveals a Mediterranean panorama all the way to Monaco. The cliff path Friedrich Nietzsche walked while writing 'Thus Spoke Zarathustra' — Le Chemin de Nietzsche — descends from the village. Village free; Exotic Garden about EUR 7. From Nice, take bus 82 or 112 (about 30 minutes).
Opening Hours
Village open 24 hours (Exotic Garden 09:00-18:00)
Travel Tips
Hike about 1 hour down the Nietzsche Path to Èze-sur-Mer beach — wear comfortable shoes. The Fragonard and Galimard perfumeries are worth a visit.
Hotels near Èze Village (Day Trip)
Hotels and guesthouses in Nice, Èze, Alpes-Maritimes
Other attractions in Nice
Promenade des Anglais
Nice's beautiful palm-lined seafront promenade along the Mediterranean.
Vieux Nice (Old Town)
Nice's old town, full of Italian flair and warm orange facades.
Matisse Museum
Celebrating the light of Nice that Matisse loved — a museum spanning his entire artistic career.
Castle Hill (Colline du Château)
A 92m hill overlooking Vieux Nice with an artificial waterfall and the best panoramic view in the city.
Cours Saleya Market
The vibrant flower and food market in Vieux Nice — Provence's colors and aromas.
Musée National Marc Chagall
The world's largest Chagall collection, including the 17 paintings of the 'Biblical Message' series.
Monaco Day Trip
The world's second-smallest country — city of the Casino, royal palace, and F1 Grand Prix.