Is Eze truly as beautiful as I think it is going to be?
May 25th, 2010, 07:55 AM
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Transportation
Eze village is beside the Moyenne Corniche (RN7) road between Nice and Monaco-Menton.
The seaside part of the commune, Eze-sur-Mer, is on the main train line between Nice and Monaco-Ventimiglia, and there are frequent trains all day long. The connection between Eze-sur-Mer and the village is via the Chemin de la Mer footpath, which is long and steep. The connecting road between the Basse Corniches and the Moyenne Corniche is the D48, Bretelle St. Laurent, to the east. Bus and taxi service is available
Eze village is beside the Moyenne Corniche (RN7) road between Nice and Monaco-Menton.
The seaside part of the commune, Eze-sur-Mer, is on the main train line between Nice and Monaco-Ventimiglia, and there are frequent trains all day long. The connection between Eze-sur-Mer and the village is via the Chemin de la Mer footpath, which is long and steep. The connecting road between the Basse Corniches and the Moyenne Corniche is the D48, Bretelle St. Laurent, to the east. Bus and taxi service is available
May 25th, 2010, 08:36 AM
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I took the bus up from Nice. You could take the train to Nice and the bus from there. You could walk or take a tram to get to the bus station. There's a good web site for transport in the Nice area - try googling cote d'azur transport.
May 25th, 2010, 08:37 AM
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cigalechanta-----beautiful video.
We've been to Eze 3 times and enjoyed every visit. That video took me back to some good times.
We enjoyed Eze more that St. Paul de Vence. St. Paul was cute, but full of extremely highend art, decorating, and furniture stores. The art and wood furniture was all stunning to look at for a while, but nothing we would (even if we could afford it) buy.
The views from Eze are spectacular, and walking through the village you find another beautiful site around every corner.
A funny story about Eze. When we were there once it was very hot, so we had on shorts----nicely dressed, but shorts and sandals and obviously tourists. We stopped at Columbo'd Or or Chateau Eza(sp? can't remember which, they are both very high end) to have lunch outside looking at the view. We knew it would be a $100+ lunch, but that was OK with us for the experience. When we asked for a table at the entrance to the terrace, the man said "Sorry, we are closed. I can't seat you". We laughed out loud as we could see people eating, waiters scurrying, and plenty of empty tables. I guess we did not fit their "profile" of a guest.
We still love Eze and go there every time we are in the south of France. We also loved Monaco for the views. The Palace and yacht harbor are both exceptional. Not real impressed with the casino or the aquarium.
We haven't been there in 4 years and are planning to go to Ireland for our September European vacation this year, but looking at that video and talking about it almost makes me want to go back to the Riviera again. Wish we had more time and money.
We've been to Eze 3 times and enjoyed every visit. That video took me back to some good times.
We enjoyed Eze more that St. Paul de Vence. St. Paul was cute, but full of extremely highend art, decorating, and furniture stores. The art and wood furniture was all stunning to look at for a while, but nothing we would (even if we could afford it) buy.
The views from Eze are spectacular, and walking through the village you find another beautiful site around every corner.
A funny story about Eze. When we were there once it was very hot, so we had on shorts----nicely dressed, but shorts and sandals and obviously tourists. We stopped at Columbo'd Or or Chateau Eza(sp? can't remember which, they are both very high end) to have lunch outside looking at the view. We knew it would be a $100+ lunch, but that was OK with us for the experience. When we asked for a table at the entrance to the terrace, the man said "Sorry, we are closed. I can't seat you". We laughed out loud as we could see people eating, waiters scurrying, and plenty of empty tables. I guess we did not fit their "profile" of a guest.
We still love Eze and go there every time we are in the south of France. We also loved Monaco for the views. The Palace and yacht harbor are both exceptional. Not real impressed with the casino or the aquarium.
We haven't been there in 4 years and are planning to go to Ireland for our September European vacation this year, but looking at that video and talking about it almost makes me want to go back to the Riviera again. Wish we had more time and money.
May 25th, 2010, 08:55 AM
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Jill, check this out. http://www.lignedazur.com/presentati...sp?rub_code=12
May 25th, 2010, 09:34 AM
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Eze is nice enough, but the best thing about it was breakfast on the terrace at Columbo'd Or. You should still plan on visiting Eze but keep in mind that there are hundreds of wonderful 'medieval stone' villages in France which are probably far more authenic and far less touristy.
You will have to take the bus. You can probably find a schedule through google or the Nice tourist office.
You will have to take the bus. You can probably find a schedule through google or the Nice tourist office.
May 25th, 2010, 09:52 AM
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I've stayed three times at the Colombe D'or as my birthday present. They were very nice to us and have never seen them to be rude to anyone. Perhaps the tables were filled by guests yet to be seated.
May 25th, 2010, 10:04 AM
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I find almost any place I've never been to "fascinating" in some way or another. By now I've learned that if you were to say "The sky is blue" on an internet forum, you'd get more than a few to disagree. Go and enjoy, then make up your mind. The place looks awesome and there's a reason it's become touristy; its charm, uniqueness, history or hype has made it a place of interest.
May 25th, 2010, 10:05 AM
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Several years ago, we stayed in Nice and traveled the coast by train and bus west, or east, or north every day for an adventure
One day we just hopped the train to Eze-sur-Mer and hiked up the path to Eze. The trail is steep in places, but honestly, it only took us 45 minutes to go up and less than 30 to go down. We did not wear any hiking shoes--just sneakers with good treads. My husband was in decent shape; I certainly wasn't at that time! I think I was 48 years old at the time and my husband had to be 57.
Quite frankly, I think the hike meant the view at the top was sweeter, and I certainly liked scrambling a bit up a steep place and then turning around to see the view "gain" I had made.
We did the gardens.
One day we just hopped the train to Eze-sur-Mer and hiked up the path to Eze. The trail is steep in places, but honestly, it only took us 45 minutes to go up and less than 30 to go down. We did not wear any hiking shoes--just sneakers with good treads. My husband was in decent shape; I certainly wasn't at that time! I think I was 48 years old at the time and my husband had to be 57.
Quite frankly, I think the hike meant the view at the top was sweeter, and I certainly liked scrambling a bit up a steep place and then turning around to see the view "gain" I had made.
We did the gardens.
May 25th, 2010, 10:05 AM
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Oh, well I was to the Fragonard factory back in 1999. We stayed in Nice at the Hotel Negresco. I remember going shopping at Hermes and Louis Vuitton. I bought a carnet de voyage at LV.
I really liked St. Paul de Vence.
I think I told you, Mimi, that I had a terrible hangover one morning and threw up in the carpark of the Colombe d'Or.
I also loved Monte Carlo, especially the Botero "Adam/Eve" located behind the Grand Casino.
If you are in Monte Carlo, you should have lunch at the Hotel de Paris.
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I really liked St. Paul de Vence.
I think I told you, Mimi, that I had a terrible hangover one morning and threw up in the carpark of the Colombe d'Or.
I also loved Monte Carlo, especially the Botero "Adam/Eve" located behind the Grand Casino.
If you are in Monte Carlo, you should have lunch at the Hotel de Paris.
Thin
May 25th, 2010, 10:23 AM
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The relation of Fragonard to parfum is the same as of KFC to gourmet food.
You would not find Fragonard in wikipedia's list of 50 well-known parfum manufacturers.
But what do you expect from a subsidiary of Walt Disney Corporation? (BTW, they have already purchased the village of Eze)
You would not find Fragonard in wikipedia's list of 50 well-known parfum manufacturers.
But what do you expect from a subsidiary of Walt Disney Corporation? (BTW, they have already purchased the village of Eze)
May 25th, 2010, 01:02 PM
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Interesting - so I can take the train to Eze-Sur-Mer and then take a 45 minute hike up to the village OR take the bus from Nice directly into the village?
I just watched the video! Looks beautiful! Thanks Cig! Also, thanks Tressa for that link. I am going to check it out.
I just watched the video! Looks beautiful! Thanks Cig! Also, thanks Tressa for that link. I am going to check it out.
May 25th, 2010, 02:11 PM
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This is very confusing. Isn't the Colombe d'Or in St. Paul de Vence? I went to Eze and St. Paul from Nice. While they are both beautiful perched villages I much prefered St. Paul. In St. Paul you can see wonderful vistas from many locations and in Eze you can only see the views from the top where you pay to get in the cactus garden. From Eze we took the bus for the short trip to Monaco. You will love the Cote d'Azur - lucky you. I think you were planning a trip to Normandy at the same time as I was.
