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Visit stunning medieval Eze on its hilltop perch!

by angiebabe - last update: Mar 8, 2008

Fortifications with quite a history

Eze in view from the Moyenne Corniche, Cote D'azur
The most colourful of the towns between Nice and Monaco along the Moyenne Corniche route, the medieval village of Eze winds its way around its conical rock. A labyrinth of tiny vaulted passes and stairways designed from fear of attack.

And what a history. Eze was part of Provence but in 1388 became part of the County of Savoy. In 1543 it suffered from the offensives of the Ottoman fleet of Suleyman the Magnificent allied with Francis the 1st. During the 16th and 17th centuries the village was occupied and devastated on several occasions by the French army. The remains of the castle right on top was once a circular fortress which was demolished by the soldiers of Louis 14th in 1706.

In 1860 the people of Eze voted unanimously to become part of France!
house of one of the 1st aristocrats of Eze

Beautifully kept medieval village

A labyrinth of passages and stairways, with beautiful stone buildings, this photo opportunity in every direction village is now a haven of antique dealers, art and craft sellers, restaurants and whatever else might appeal to wealthy tourists.

Amazing garden in the sky

At 429 metres above sea level covering the entire top of the rock above Eze and amongst the castle remains with the most amazing panoramas of the French Riviera below!
in awe and overwhelmed in such a beauty spot

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Pros:"beautiful, so impressive and exciting, here we have such an amazingly kept medieval village - makes you feel like an excited child again!and can be done in a one hour rush. The cactus garden on top is amazing!!such a stunning location and use of it!"
Cons:"needed so much more time I didnt have!"
In A Nutshell:"just stunning!left so enthusiastic Id been to see it."
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Comments for angiebabe about Éze
BruceDunning Fri Jun 26, 2009 22:56 UTC
 This appears to be a real hidden "gem" in the hills around more know areas. Great pictures and comments, and I hope to get this way in a couple of years. The trip is planned-need time
tiabunna Sun Jan 18, 2009 02:17 UTC
 I just had to continue with another of your enjoyable Provence pages. Isn't this a spectacular village!
mazzap Mon Apr 21, 2008 20:47 UTC
 Amazing! So near to Nice but so different. I imagine you took hundreds of pics, it would surely be too tempting not to do so! Marion x.
DAO Sun Apr 6, 2008 16:12 UTC
 Hi, thanks for the invite to your page, sorry it took so long to get here! Moors, invasions, war. Cool stuff. I am working on my Windhoek (Namibia) and Africa pages. I need a better camera for animals!
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