Wow, what a view! View, views, views! Skip the line by buying online. Get here early, before the crowds, and you'll get all the pictures you need. If you've traversed all the way out to Ezé, the Jardin is a no-brainer. I'd say you can probably see all you need in about 30-60 minutes, depending on how much "Selfying" you'll be doing. I think it's about $7-10 USD, and worth it for the pictures alone. Bring drinks as some businesses aren't open early. ALSO, USE THE RESTROOM BEFORE HEADING UP TO EZÉ. Bathrooms don't open until like 10am. Have fun! read more

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Yes, yes, yes! Add this to your itinerary. It's fantastic. I wish we would've taken the time to have lunch at the restaurant. Great history lessons, great views, great everything a wonderful experience I highly recommend it read more

Such a wonderful place to relax and take in some breathtaking views on top of a mountain. Took some steps to get up to the top, but it wasn't too steep. There are ticket machines as you go up towards the garden, but they also sell them at the entrance to the garden. There's no re-entry allowed though, but they do allow food! So if you want to spend a lot of time with the views, I saw some people bringing food and eating lunch at the very top. The price for entry is well worth it. So many plants and flowers, and waterfalls. The whole garden could take a few hours to go around and really appreciate all parts. Lots of photo opportunities too. It's a beautiful place and would truly recommend it read more

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We visited this botanical garden on a recent trip to Eze. C'est fantastique! Get there as early as possible and it requires tickets (maybe 7 or 8 Euros). We got tricked by the kiosk at the bottom of the stairs and bought tix - should have waited for the live person at the top of the entry to the garden. It was fine but I had to download the tix at the top through email and don't speak much french. Anyway, it was worth it, and the views of the coast at the top were wonderful and the succulents were stunning. There's a waterfall if you are patient and find your way on the secret little paths towards the back of the garden (which is situated on a hill). Go to the top first though if you're early to avoid the crowds. Lovely little piece of history - don't miss it!! read more

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Breathtaking splendor on a clear sunny day. Well worth the €5 ticket to enter and enjoy this manicured cacti and succulents garden on the edge of the historic village of Eze overlooking the Côte d'Azur--on the day I visited you could see all the way to the cape of Antibes. In January you do need to be wary of chillier weather and the potential for cloudy skies, which is hardly that often compared to more northern regions, but more common than you'd experience in summer months. The garden is accessible by foot as the village of Eze is set atop a cliff on a rather small walled fortification with narrow cobblestone streets. The stone buildings that line the streets are nowadays comprised of mostly local artisan businesses, restaurants and souvenir shops, though the majority of them were closed when I visited in January. Understandably this is off-peak season so some businesses entirely go on holiday considering the lower number of visitors. Tickets can be purchased via touchscreen located at the foot of the sloped path heading up to the village, or at the garden entrance. If using the touchscreen it will provide you with a time for entry, which was immediate (again since it was January), and a ticket stub. I can see how during peak summer months the line might get very long, and I'm assuming that's the reason this machine was set up in the first place. There are signs pointing in the direction of the garden once you walk up into the village. Upon arrival scanning the ticket at the turnstile provides entry. The garden itself isn't huge it may take 10 minutes to walk around it's entirety, there are a few sections of stairs so not the most friendly for accessibility (same for the village itself). Of the ton of different kinds of plants, many have descriptions, I believe mostly in French. A large platform area at the top provides panoramic views of the surroundings--the mountains and villages along the coast and the open water for dozens of miles all around. A lovely place to enjoy the views for about 30 minutes to 1 hour if you have the time. The garden has an adjacent cafe which is open for light meals and drinks, I didn't try it tho I saw a few customers there. read more

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Hoch oben im malerischen Bergdorf Èze gelegen, bietet dieser exotische Garten nicht nur eine beeindruckende Pflanzenwelt, sondern auch einen der schönsten Ausblicke, den man sich vorstellen kann. Überall gibt es kleine Wege und Terrassen, die zum Erkunden und Verweilen einladen. Das absolute Highlight ist jedoch der Panoramablick. Von hier aus sieht man die schimmernde Küste des Mittelmeers und die umliegenden Hügel. Der Garten ist auch ein fantastischer Ort für Fotografen, denn die Kombination aus Natur und Aussicht bietet zahlreiche Motive. Ein kleiner Tipp: Kommt früh am Morgen oder gegen Sonnenuntergang, um die Atmosphäre in vollen Zügen zu genießen. Der Eintrittspreis ist absolut gerechtfertigt, denn der Garten wird offensichtlich mit viel Hingabe gepflegt. read more

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A must-see when visiting the village of Eze in the French Riviera!!! Such a picturesque garden in the most beautiful setting overlooking the Mediterranean Sea. It's very serene and inspiring... you won't want to miss it! read more

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Above the village of Eze is the garden. There are outstanding views of the Cot D'Azur from all around the garden. It's €6 per person to enter. We arrived early on Tuesday Oct 1, 2019. There wasn't a large crowd. We would certainly visit again. read more

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$7 entry for best views of French Riviera! Be careful of cactus, they are very sharp! Stop by church and restaurant!

THIS IS THE BEST VIEW IN EZE! When we stopped by Eze Village, we made sure we did a pit stop at this garden at the top of the village. 6 euro per person to enter, but so worth it, especially if you want 360 degree panoramic views of the French Riviera coastline (Cote d'Azur)! Eze, in general, is a quaint little hill top town -- home of the Fragonard perfumery. After you visit the perfumery, make a trip up the hill to wander through the narrow streets, and up to the garden. You'll be pleasantly surprised and pleased to see this place, I guarantee it! :) It'll take a good 30 minutes for you to enjoy this place and take as many photos as possible. Best views on a sunny day. read more

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I hiked up Nietzsche's path for about 45 minutes, alone, on a rainy, winter day. The path was non-existent at some points along the way but I trekked forward carefully and I was greatly rewarded when I finally reached the top of Eze. A few euros is a small price to pay for the absolutely breathtaking views of the jardin and the cote d'azur, I sat in awe for a while starring out into the mesmerizing sea before climbing my way through the garden to explore the exotic plants and gorgeous sculptures by Jean Philippe. The garden is etched into a mountain so there were some steep spots but nothing a good pair of sneakers can't handle. Le Jardin is a must see when in the south of France. read more

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Wow, just wow. Did I mention that i LOVE Medieval towns? These walled towns are like living museums and time capsules given that people still live and do business there, without the hassles of an invasion at the gates where archers and vats of boiling tar have to be employed for defense. The Le Jardin Exotique is a cactus garden at the peek of this medieval walled town of Eze. The views were magnificent, but not free, 4 Euros to get in. No wifi. But I'd suffer that over boiling tar, if this was 500 years ago. read more

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Quite possibly the best tourist attraction in the French Riviera! A beautifully manicured garden with waterfalls at the top of a lofty mountain which overlooks the vast coastline of the French Riviera, its breathtaking and mesmerizing. The walk up to the top is thru an ancient medieval village filled with French art and with some of the best little restaurants in the Riviera. Every step is an instagram shot along the way to the epic views on top in the centuries old garden that has been restored. This spot is THE guaranteed highlight of any trip to the French Riviera!!! read more

The gardens offer not only a perfectly picturesque atmosphere with flowers, cacti, and water features but probably even more noteworthy were the truly spectacular vistas of the French Riviera. While Eze may be out of the way, if you're passing by it's definitely worth the stop. read more

Amazing place to take a walk and get a great view! Eze is a much quieter town than most of the touristy areas, which was a nice change of pace. This garden and lookout area were a great place to enjoy the view! It's definitely worth a stop if you're exploring Eze. There are a lot of rocky stairs so I would recommend decent walking shoes. read more

Omg! The views here are spectacular! It's located in a beautiful small mountaintop town. Plus it's full of my favorite succulents and cacti. It's a lot of steps but I think it's definitely worth seeing. Lots of small shops and cafes in the immediate area. read more

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During an amazing quick trip to Eze, we popped over to the famous Exotic Gardens and it is undoubtably one of the coolest experiences of my life! Situated over 500m above sea level, the exotic garden is full of cacti and other cool plants that wind up and down the side of the cliff. With unbelievable views of the coastline and mountainside, a huge variety of plants, and excellent landscaping, I have nothing negative to say. As some points, I was a little stressed navigating through the garden because it felt like if you slipped going up or down the stairs, your life would be over but nonetheless an awesome experience. And, if you don't care much for the plants, go anyway. The view is unbeatable anywhere else in Eze. Entrance is a mere 4 euros for views the will literally take your breath away. Trust me! If you make the crazy journey to Eze (only one bus per hour from the train station..up the mountain for 15+ minutes along really crazy streets..insane drivers), you just HAVE to make it all the way to the top via the gardens! I promise you won't be disappointed :) read more

Breathtaking! The view of the Mediterranean Ocean, Monaco....truly a piece of paradise that purposely left here by the hands of God. I was just taken back at not only the location and the view of Eze, but of the majestic feeling of how incredibly blessed you feel in its vast beauty, and the immense beauty that surrounds it. I honestly envy those who have the opportunity to visit Eze on a regular basis, one of the greatest places that I had the opportunity to visit. And this visit only came by chance...me taking a chance in May of 2013 and just deciding to go to Nice, France on my own, not speaking any French whatsoever. One of the best decisions of my life. I LOVE this place and I have no choice but to go back again....SOON. Au Revoir...Je taime Eze :) read more

Worth the climb through Eze to get to the top of the mountain and have this view. It's breath taking. You pay a few Euros and get to walk through cactus, succulents and winding stair ways. At the very top there is a large area for you to take panoramic photos and see the entire coastline. I cannot say enough about how beautiful everything looks from up here. It is a must see. read more

This place is really beautiful. The views from the gardens are spectacular. You get this view of the city that is breathtaking.

Most beautiful place I have ever seen in my life. A must visit for any nature lovers.