Perched 429 metres above the sea, the exotic garden is a veritable break from nature, in the heart of the picturesque village of Eze, around ten kilometres from Nice. The panorama is one of the most exceptional on the Riviera.
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The Jardin Exotique d'Eze, set in the ruins of a medieval fortress, is home to a botanical collection dedicated to succulent plants from several continents, particularly Central America.
Succulent plants store sap to resist drought. They can be found in the driest parts of the planet, in places where there are long periods without rainfall: cacti, aloes, agaves and other surprising plants such as the dragée plant, Aeonium arboreum, with its black rosettes.
A themed trail allows...
Succulent plants store sap to resist drought. They can be found in the driest parts of the planet, in places where there are long periods without rainfall: cacti, aloes, agaves and other surprising plants such as the dragée plant, Aeonium arboreum, with its black rosettes.
A themed trail allows...
- At 429 m above the waves, the Jardin exotique d'Eze forms a spectacular link between the Mediterranean and the luminous skies of the Côte d'Azur.
Sheltered from northerly winds and efficiently drained by the slopes of the land, the site provides an ideal environment for all plants adapted to drought. Thus was born the Exotic Garden, with a southern section dedicated to desert species. The shadier, wetter northern section favours Mediterranean plants. As for the Zen area, it collects subtropical plants and cool spots...
A place to relax and stroll, it's also a great learning tool for botany buffs.
Services
Animals accepted
- Accessibility
- Not accessible in a wheelchair
- Activities
- Botanic trail
- Discovery
- History
- Arts
- Botanical
- Gardening
- Instrumental music
- Theatre
- Services
- Pets welcome
Rates
Guided tour: 15€
CB
Partner French Riviera Pass
CB
Partner French Riviera Pass
Bank/credit card
Cash
Openings
Monday
09:00 - 16:30
Tuesday
09:00 - 16:30
Wednesday
09:00 - 16:30
Thursday
09:00 - 16:30
Friday
09:00 - 16:30
Saturday
09:00 - 16:30
Sunday
09:00 - 16:30
Monday
09:00 - 18:30
Tuesday
09:00 - 18:30
Wednesday
09:00 - 18:30
Thursday
09:00 - 18:30
Friday
09:00 - 18:30
Saturday
09:00 - 18:30
Sunday
09:00 - 18:30
Monday
09:00 - 19:30
Tuesday
09:00 - 19:30
Wednesday
09:00 - 19:30
Thursday
09:00 - 19:30
Friday
09:00 - 19:30
Saturday
09:00 - 19:30
Sunday
09:00 - 19:30
Monday
09:00 - 18:30
Tuesday
09:00 - 18:30
Wednesday
09:00 - 18:30
Thursday
09:00 - 18:30
Friday
09:00 - 18:30
Saturday
09:00 - 18:30
Sunday
09:00 - 18:30
Monday
09:00 - 16:30
Tuesday
09:00 - 16:30
Wednesday
09:00 - 16:30
Thursday
09:00 - 16:30
Friday
09:00 - 16:30
Saturday
09:00 - 16:30
Sunday
09:00 - 16:30
Location
Contact Jardin Exotique d'Eze
- jardinexotique-eze.fr
Spoken languages
Environment
- Close to a motorway
- Sea view
- Mountain view
- Village centre
- Close to a public transportation
Access
- Located at the top of the village.
Bus n. 82 or 112 from Nice
Bus 83 from Beaulieu-sur-Mer (with a stop at the Eze Sur Mer train station)