Overview

Château Eza is an enchanting hotel and restaurant tucked away in one of the most exciting sites on the Côte d'Azur in Southern France. Pretty as a postcard, the hotel clings to the side of the ancient rock walls of Eze, a thousand-year-old medieval village more than 1,300 feet above the Mediterranean Sea.

Location

The medieval village of Eze is situated at an altitude of 430 meters above the Mediterranean on the "Moyenne Corniche" between Nice and Monaco/Monte Carlo. Nice/Côte d'Azur international airport is only 18 km away and the exit 57 on the motorway A8 5 km from the village. Cannes, Mougins and Saint Paul de Vence can be reached by A8 in approximately 45 minutes.

Accommodation

Château Eza is a castle of stone on a narrow cobblestone street. Each of the ten rooms and suites can be reached by walking under stone passageways and most rooms feature private balconies with breathtaking views. All guest rooms have been newly decorated with modern comforts such as individual safe, cable television, VCR, touch-tone telephones, and private bathrooms including hairdryers. Most accommodations feature private balconies with breathtaking views and many have charming old-fashioned fireplaces for the ultimate romantic experience.

Restaurant

Château Eza was built 400 years ago within the ancient city walls of the 9th century village of Eze. In modern times, Château Eza served as residence for Prince William of Sweden from 1923-1953. As an author, he did much of his writing in this location. His father Gustav V, and his brother, Gustav Adolf, were both kings of Sweden. The present king of Sweden, Carl Gustav, is Prince William's nephew.

The modern comforts of Château Eza did not come easily or inexpensively. André Rochat, the Swiss owner from 1976 until the end of 1993, completely modernized and renovated the premises. All the construction materials had to be brought up the steep winding streets, 1300 feet above the sea, by donkeys, which are still present to greet guests. The result was truly a masterpiece for all to enjoy. The refurbishing by "Enchanted Escapes" is being done with the intention of preserving and honoring the many centuries of history and hard work preceding us. The next page in the history of Château Eza is now being written…