Eze Village ~ The French Riviera
Eze Village is a medieval village nested on the hilltop facing the Mediterranean Sea on the French Riviera. It’s located nicely between Nice in France and the principality of Monaco. Because of its location overlooking a high cliff 1401+ feet above sea level it’s also called the eagle’s nest.
I hadn’t heard of the village until I went on a tour whilst visiting Nice for a weekend. Eze village is so small that you can explore it within an hour, well at least I did (in heels).
The beauty of Eze Village lies in the many narrow streets, art galleries and the mini tourist shops. The main attraction apart from the impeccable views, an advantage of being so high up. It’s the botanical garden(I paid €4 to enter but can be up to €6 in summer) and the church. The ochre church built 1764 can be seen from miles away, I was truly blown away by this little village.
The locals have dubbed Èze is the ‘village musée or museum village’ as apparently some of the original residents still reside here. Eze is definitely a tourist attraction of the French Riviera which many might overlook but that would be a mistake. The village offers the best views of the Mediterranean, beautiful and quant shops, beautiful art galleries and much more.
Though I was able to explore the village in an hour, it was still a worth hour I spent during my getaway. If you ever get a chance to visit either French Riviera or Monaco then do schedule an hour or two for Eze.
On the last day of the getaway I was able to schedule in a visit to Fragonard perfume Factory, Eze Village tour and Monte Carlo. If I can do it then trust me so can you.
Anosa says
I know right
The London Mum says
It looks like the perfect place for a great view. I love unknown little villages and towns.
Anosa says
Me too, there is just something about them
Clairejustineo says
Oh wow, what a beautiful place to explore. I would love to take a walk around here with my camera 🙂
Anosa says
You should, so many great views
Rhian Westbury says
You did so much during your trip but this little village sounds adorable x
Anosa says
I sure did and very proud. Eze just made this trip even more amazing
Ana De Jesus says
I love botanical gardens, they remind me of Madeira which has so many pretty gardens. Eze looks lovely!
Anosa says
Not been to Madeira before but yes I love botanical gardens too
Adelheid Sudibyo says
Awwieee this is super amazing! I cant stop looking at the view. The French Riviera is definitely one of my bucket list and I will be sure to stop by at Eze.
Anosa says
Hahaha views were spectacular for sure and a must see
Garf @ morningsidefit.com says
I like visiting botanical gardens. The views are beautiful. France is one of the places that I want to visit.
Anosa says
I am fortunate to be so close to France and having had the opportunity to visit some of its lovely cities
Leah Shafik says
Such a stunning location – I haven’t been to the french riviera at all, in fact never really been south of france. x
Anosa says
One day I am sure you will visit
dramrita says
I love visiting botanical gardens.You must have had a great time.
Small towns can be very quaint and pretty.Thanks for sharing your travel story
Anosa says
I enjoyed exploring the botanical gardens and it being on top of the hill made it even more amazing
Tanya Brannan says
What a wonderfully gorgeous place! The views are stunning, and so is that sea. I would love to vist Eze during the summer as I can imagine how warm and fabulous it would be to wander through those little streets.
Anosa says
It’s gorgeous and summer was be the idea time to visit but everyone will want to visit then and it will be crowded
Blair Villanueva says
Ahh gorgeous, and I guess we will appreciates its beauty more when we visit the place 🙂 Maybe this summer 🙂
Anosa says
The summer I am told is the best time but I feel it’s even more expensive then
Briana Marie says
Sounds like a pretty nice vacation. I’m learning about so many cool places to visit. My bucket list is getting SUPER long. Lol.
Anosa says
Hahaha it’s good when it keeps growing and you keep ticking places off
The Travel Ninjas says
The whole french riviera is gorgeous. But Eze village is a must see for us. The cliffs and views of the Med are dreamy.
Anosa says
Oh absolutely I was blown away by the beauty of the village and the views of the Mediterranean Sea
jillconyers says
What a beautiful place to visit. It looks like the kind of place my husband and I would love.
Anosa says
It’s a cozy and quant medieval village and so beautiful
Amber says
What a pretty village! I’d love to visit. Your pictures are really lovely.
Anosa says
THANKS Amber it sure is
Vanessa H. Wood says
OMG, I just added this beautiful place to my bucket list! Your photos are beautiful and this just seems like a perfect vacation hideaways!
Anosa says
I am glad to hear that as this is such a gem and should be explored
Yvette Mystakas says
Beautiful – the french riviera is one place i really want to go to! your pictures are gorgeous!
Anosa says
Thanks Yvette, wishing that one day you get a chance to visit
Valerie CottageMakingMommy says
I am so beyond jealous. I would love to see the French Riviera. The pictures are incredible.
Anosa says
Awww thanks love hope you manage to visit one day
Baby Isabella says
What amazing views! We’d love to visit the French Riviera, maybe one day x
Anosa says
Hope you and your folks do Bella as it’s gorgeous
Claire @ Country Mouse Claire says
This looks so pretty – I’d love to visit the Riviera sometime!
Anosa says
You so should it’s gorgeous
Melissa Zia says
I have always wanted to go to Nice, this looks like a very nice village. Need to go one day 😀
Anosa says
I too had always wanted to go so was happy to be able to go
Enjoy Freebies (missfrosty1) says
I can’t believe you toured the town in heels! Your photos look gorgeous and I would love to visit a midevil town like that. Maybe someday…
Anosa says
I know, not sure what I was thinking but glad I tested the durability of the heels lol
Sarah Koves says
Dear hubby and I will travel to the French Rivera one day; probably after our kids are grown. It looks beautiful.
Anosa says
It’s gorgeous and I know you guys will love it
Francesca Nelson says
Oh wow what a great trip and so excited you managed to find time for the perfume factory!!!
Anosa says
I know right, it was incredible to squeeze in a visit to the perfume factory
Stella Kashmoney says
Wow loving the stunning views. Looks so amazing.
Anosa says
It sure is/was
Sarah Bear =] says
Aww those views! I love the little cobbled alleyways! xx
Anosa says
The views were breathtaking and my pictures doesn’t do it justice
Beautyqueenuk says
What a really cute place, ive never heard of Eze Village before x
Anosa says
It’s such a cute and quant medieval village
Melanie Edjourian says
What a beautiful location. I’ve never been there before. Wow an hour was all you needed to see the village? That was quick.
Anosa says
It seemed longer because of all the climbing up and down but then felt short once you’ve reached the top and still and places to explore
*Beth Twinderelmo* says
I visited the south of France as a young kid so can’t really remember it well. Would love to go back
Anosa says
Definitely should, seeing it for the first time! I want to go back
Stephanie Merry says
I’ve been to Nice before but haven’t visit this place before – it looks beautiful! x
Anosa says
I found it by accident and loved it
Jazmin Williams says
This looks like a fantastic place to visit, so picturesque!
Anosa says
It sure is
Rhian Westbury says
Looks like such a pretty place. You always cram so much into your trips away x
Anosa says
I try to cram in as much as I can into my trips to make it fuller lol and yes Eze is a really beautiful Village
Jemma Andrew-Adiamah says
What an awesome place to visit. I would love to go there one day and see it for myself.
Anosa says
You should, it’s so much fun for sure
Elizabeth says
What a stunning looking place with so much history! I would love to visit there one day.
Anosa says
It truly has amazing and a bit sad history but like more places there was always a light at the end of the tunnel
mummyslittlemonkey says
LOVE the French Riviera – I managed to get to Fragonard Perfumeries when I was in Grasse earlier this year – it’s fascinating, isn’t it? x
Anosa says
It’s amazing for sure, I am yet to visit Grasse but can not wait.
Milly says
This looks like such a cool place to check out – I sometimes love having a quick stop-off and just spending a quick hour or two seeing places!
Anosa says
I am exactly the same, its nice when I can slot in some mini tours in my travels
Sarah Bailey says
What gorgeous buildings and views! It’s really too bad you only had an hour to spend there.
Anosa says
I think the hour was enough but I could have done with another to visit all the shops and art galleries
Nayna Kanabar says
the photos look amazing what a wonderful place to visit.
Anosa says
It sure is a beauty Nayna