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Voykit pocket guide · France
Èze
Spend half a day: train to Èze‑sur‑Mer (€6 one‑way), walk 1.5 h up to the medieval village, visit the Exotic Garden (€10) and a perfumery.
Èze is a tiny perched village on the French Riviera. A half‑day covers the walk from the sea‑side station to the village, the 12th‑century castle ruins, the Jardin Exotique and a perfumery. Longer stays are only for multiple hikes or beach time in Èze‑sur‑Mer.
- Country
- France
- Best months
- May–Oct
- Avoid
- check
- Stay
- 0–1 nights
Checked 2026-09. Prices, hours and rules change; anything marked (check) is not confirmed.
Essentials
- Currency
- EUR
- Money
- Currency is the euro (EUR, €). Contactless cards work in most shops, cafés and restaurants.
- Daily spend
- Budget €30–45 excl. bed · Mid €45–70 excl. bed (estimate; check)
- SIM and data
- Orange, SFR, Bouygues Télécom and Free sell prepaid SIMs in their shops and at tabacs; ID is required to register.
- Emergency
- Police 17 · Ambulance 15 · Fire 18
- Plugs
- Types C, E · 230 V · 50 Hz · Round two-pin plugs; type E sockets have an earth pin sticking out, so Schuko (type F) plugs need a C/E hybrid or an adapter.
- Tipping
- Café or bar: Leave small change, €0.20–1.; Restaurant: Service is included; leave 5–10% in cash for good service.; Taxi: Round up to the next euro or two.; Hotel porter or housekeeping: €1–2 per bag or per night.; Tour guide: €5–10 per person for a half day, more for private guides.
- Water
- Tap water is safe everywhere unless signed otherwise. Restaurants must serve a free carafe of tap water on request.
- Toilets
- Paris has free automatic public toilets (sanisettes); elsewhere use cafés (buy a coffee), museums and stations, where some charge €0.50–1.
What things cost
| Item | Price |
|---|---|
| Coffee at a café | €2–3 |
| Croissant | €1.5–2 |
| Meal (restaurant, main course) | €12–20 |
| Bus 82 ticket | €1.70 |
| Train Nice → Èze‑sur‑Mer | €6 |
| Jardin Exotique entry | €10 |
Desk estimates, checked 2026-09; check locally.
Get in
By air
- NCE · Nice Côte d'Azur
- Trains to Èze‑sur‑Mer run about 20 min; bus 82 connects Nice Vauban to Èze.
Typical fares
- Nice → Èze‑sur‑Mer train
- about €6 one‑way, 20 min (check)
- Bus 82 Nice → Èze
- €1.70, hourly service
- Jardin Exotique entry
- €10 adult, €6 student/group (check)
Show 7 more sections and the pocket cardHideGet around, See and do, Sleep, Phrase card, Etiquette, safety and scams, One and two days, Sources, Pocket card
Get around
Train to Èze‑sur‑Mer (≈€6), then walk the Chemin de Nietzsche (1.5 h up, 45 min down) or take bus 82 (€1.70) to the village. Bicycles are possible on the coastal road but steep.
See and do
Known for
- Medieval village and castle ruins
- Jardin Exotique d'Èze
- Fragonard and Galimard perfumeries
Day trips
| Where | How | Time |
|---|---|---|
| Monaco | Bus 602 from Nice Vauban to Monaco, then local bus or walk 5 km (3.1 mi) eastBus 602 from Nice Vauban to Monaco, then local bus or walk 3.1 mi (5 km) east | ≈45 min |
| Nice | Train to Nice Ville (≈20 min) or bus 82 back to Nice Vauban | ≈30 min |
Sleep
- Village hotels
- Small hotels and guesthouses in Èze village; ideal for a night after a late arrival.
- Èze‑sur‑Mer B&Bs
- Beach‑side options, 5‑min walk to the train station.
Phrase card
| English | Say or show |
|---|---|
| Excuse me / Sorry | Pardonpardon |
| Thank you | Mercimerci |
| How much is it? | C’est combien ?sayt kohm-byen |
| Where is the bathroom? | Où sont les toilettes ?oo sohn lay twah-let |
Etiquette, safety and scams
Etiquette
- Greeting: Say 'bonjour madame/monsieur' on entering any shop, bus or office; avoid: Asking a question before saying bonjour — it is read as rude
- Cheek kisses (la bise): Follow the other person's lead; one to four kisses depending on region; avoid: Initiating la bise with strangers or in business
- Addressing people: Use 'vous' and titles until invited otherwise; avoid: First names and 'tu' with older people or staff
- Restaurants: Wait to be seated in restaurants; call the waiter 'monsieur' or 'madame'; avoid: 'Garçon', snapping fingers, asking for the bill before you are finished
- Conversation: Debate is a pleasure; food, politics and philosophy are fair game; avoid: Asking about salary or religion; loud voices on trains
- Dinner at a home: Bring flowers (not chrysanthemums), chocolates or a good bottle; arrive 10–15 minutes late; avoid: Cutting the tip off a cheese wedge or asking for ketchup
- Dress: Smart-casual in cities; covered shoulders in churches; avoid: Beachwear in town centres
Scams and watch-outs
- The footpath to the village is steep and rocky; wear sturdy shoes.
- Not all regional trains stop at Èze‑sur‑Mer; check timetables.
- Garden opening hours vary seasonally; verify before visiting.
Èze is safe; main risks are steep paths and occasional crowded trains. Keep valuables secure on the footpath.
One and two days
No timed day plan for Èze yet. Suggested stay: 0–1 nights. Build a day from the list below, mornings for the big sight.
- Medieval village and castle ruins
- Jardin Exotique d'Èze
- Fragonard and Galimard perfumeries
Sources
Written by Voykit; facts cross-checked against these sources, last desk check 2026-09. Prices, hours and rules change: check on the day.
- Wikivoyage: Èze, revision 5285591 (CC BY-SA 4.0): en.wikivoyage.org/w/index.php?oldid=5285591
Pocket card
Cut along the border and keep it in your wallet. Show the local-script lines to a driver.
Printed from Voykit (/eze). Written by Voykit; checked 2026-09. Estimates only: confirm prices, hours and entry rules on the day.