What to See & Do
Èze Overall Appeal ★★★★★
| Name | Appeal | Type | Visit | Cost | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 01 | Village Itself | ★★★★★ | Walking Around | Self | Free |
| 02 | Exotic Garden | ★★★★★ | Garden + Panorama | Self | Paid |
| 03 | Viewpoint over Eze | ★★★☆☆ | Panorama | Self | Free |
| 04 | Perfume Workshop | ★★★☆☆ | Perfume Workshop | Class | Paid |
| 05 | Perfumeries | ★★☆☆☆ | Perfumery | Guided | Free |
| 06 | Notre-Dame Church | ★★☆☆☆ | Church | Self | Free |
| 07 | Nietzsche Path | ★★☆☆☆ | Hiking | Self | Free |
| 08 | Beach | ★★☆☆☆ | Beach | Self | Free |
01. Village Itself
Appeal ★★★★★
Type Walking Around
Visit Self
Cost Free
Èze is a perched medieval village, offering breathtaking views of the Mediterranean, a destination that feels suspended in time. Known for its narrow, winding streets, artisan shops, and exotic garden, the village exudes a romantic, timeless atmosphere.
02. Exotic Garden
Appeal ★★★★★
Type Garden + Panorama
Visit Self
Cost Paid
Perched at the village’s highest point, this lush garden is home to a stunning collection of exotic plants. Its pathways wind through vibrant vegetation, leading to panoramic views of the Mediterranean coastline.
03. Viewpoint over Èze
Appeal ★★★☆☆
Type Panorama
Visit Self
Cost Free
Located on the outskirts, to the east of the village, this viewpoint offers a view of the village and its surroundings.
Situated by the roadside, it doesn’t have a parking area. However, the sidewalk allows safe access on foot.
04. Perfume Workshop
Appeal ★★★☆☆
Type Perfume Workshop
Visit Class
Cost Paid
An immersive experience for the senses, the Perfume Workshop offers visitors a hands-on opportunity to create their own fragrance. Led by experts, you’ll learn the art of perfume-making.
05. Perfumeries
Appeal ★★★☆☆
Type Perfumery
Visit Guided
Cost Free
Eze’s perfumeries are branches of the parent companies located in the town of Grasse, which is world-renowned for its perfumes.
These establishments offer guided visits where you can learn about the process of perfume creation.
The visits are free, as the goal of these establishments is also to sell you their products in the shop section of their building at the end of the visit. There is no obligation to make a purchase.
06. Notre-Dame Church
Appeal ★★☆☆☆
Type Church
Visit Self
Cost Free
The village church dates back to the 18th century and features a neo-classical style.
07. Nietzsche Path
Appeal ★★☆☆☆
Type Hiking
Visit Self
Cost Free
The Nietzsche Path is a hiking trail that connects Èze village with the beach below.
The path was named after the 19th-century German philosopher Friedrich Nietzsche, who is said to have walked this trail while composing parts of his book Thus Spoke Zarathustra in the late 19th century.
The trail is steep and rocky.
It’s 2 km long with a 400 m elevation change.
The descent is easy, but the ascent is challenging.
08. Beach
Appeal ★★☆☆☆
Type Beach
Visit Self
Cost Free
The pebbly beach of Èze stretches out lengthwise behind the road that runs along the sea.
At the far western end of the beach, there is a small port with its dike.
