Eze

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Èze Essentials

Perched 427 meters above the Mediterranean, Èze is a medieval village featuring the 18th-century neoclassical Église Notre-Dame de l'Assomption and the Jardin Botanique d'Èze, known for its succulent collection. This selection explores the village's dual nature: its historical core with the 12th-century ruins of the Château d'Eze and perfume-making heritage at Parfumerie Fragonard, alongside architectural landmarks like the Eiffel-designed dome at Astrorama and the 19th-century military Fort de la Revère.

Èze Essentials — Map

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Astrorama

A must-see for astronomy fans as well as architecture lovers. The dome - largest in Europe - was designed by the famous Gustave Eiffel.

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Mala Beach

Relaxing private beach.

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Jardin Botanique d'Èze

The Jardin botanique d'Èze, also called the Jardin exotique d'Èze or simply the Jardin d'Èze, is a botanical garden located on the Place du…

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Église Notre-Dame de l'Assomption

18th-century neoclassical church featuring a distinctive ochre facade and a trompe-l'œil interior. It was built on the foundations of a 12th-century temple.

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La Chèvre d'Or

Two-Michelin-starred restaurant located within a historic hotel, featuring terraced gardens and views of the Mediterranean coastline.

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Parfumerie Fragonard

Modern perfume factory and laboratory offering guided tours detailing the extraction and distillation processes used to create French fragrances and cosmetics.

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Château d'Eze

Ruins of a 12th-century fortress situated at the village's highest point. The site was partially dismantled in 1706 by order of Louis XIV.

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Mont Bastide

Limestone peak reaching 570 meters, accessible via hiking trails with views of the Saint-Jean-Cap-Ferrat peninsula and the Prealps.

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Fort de la Revère

Military fortification built between 1882 and 1885 as part of the Séré de Rivières system, situated 696 meters above sea level.

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Château Eza Restaurant

Gourmet restaurant housed in a 400-year-old building that served as the private residence of Prince William of Sweden until 1953.

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