I cannot tell you how grateful I am that you posted today's vlog. Back in November, my husband and I were in Nice on a Viking cruise (small ship). The excursion I had been most looking forward to was a trip to Eze. There wasn't enough interest for that particular excursion, so it was cancelled! I was so disappointed. Not only that, but I had a bad knee which made walking difficult. Thank you for taking us there today. I got to see what I did and did not miss out on! Watching this, I think the walking would've made the experience less pleasurable. Thank you for taking us on this virtual tour instead!
I love the introduction and you've hit the nail on the head about #overtourism. Travel doesn't broaden the mind nearly as much as it used to. Instagram, Airbnb, Ryanair, McDonald's and Starbucks have a great deal to answer for in the name of corporate profiteering.
I know I've been subscribed for quite a while now. But honestly, it's one of the best channels I'm subscribed too! You are both brilliant! Thanks for the content.
Me and the wife are vegan, don’t drink booze and have an aversion to crap consumerism 😂 We tend to make our own food when we’re in Villefranche as the options are minimal, run and hike places where there are fewer humans and swim at the beach, early evening (6pm ish), when it’s cooled down and it’s much quieter. You can avoid the tourists mostly, but if you wanna go to popular spots it’s going to be teeming with people, documenting their trip. The last time we were down I was super surprised at the amount people that were constantly taking selfies and striking poses for photos. Love hiking up to Èze, it’s graft but loads of fun!
Hey 👋 2 of my favorite people - I’ve owned 3 hair salons and am quite used to crowds but there is a difference when you don’t know the people in the crowd your in 🤔Absolutely Heaven on Earth 🌍 over there TY
Argh, I live(d) in the south of France and Eze is just like Pézenas, Saint-Guilhem Le Désert, Lagrasse or many other touristic spot, full of so called "boutique d'artisan" selling the same products... what a pity. I'm glad you show us so many more authentic villages!
It's such a shame when places become too popular. It's many years since I've visited your part of the world, I really must make an effort. Maybe a winter trip, that ought to ensure fewer tourists. Thanks for showing us around, it looks beautiful.
I'm with you Tim, I'm not much of a crowd person either. One of the perils of being hearing impaired is when there is excessive background noise, I can't hear the person next to me.
Thank you so much for the tips on avoiding crowds - Eze Village is one of the places I always take visitors, so it’s very helpful to know how to plan for a good experience. I can’t tell you how much I appreciate all the great information and ideas you’ve shared ! And a big hug to Twiggy ❤
I've realised this channel is a Catch-22, the more popular the channel gets, the more crowded with subscriber tourists the non-tourist areas will get, so the more out of the way places you'll need to find, which leads to.... ∞
In 1976 My wife and I stayed at the hotel du golf on the moyen corniche at the bottom of the village. It was magical in those days. Havnt been back since.
@@MeandMonAmi I remember also there was a rickety wooden bar half way down the rocky path to the beach at the bottom of the cliff. Le moulin oublie it was called.
Forgot to mention La Turbie. Great place to escape for lunch or dinner. And the Trophy of Augustus, pretty cool to see, plus the 'to die' for view looking down on Monaco. Can't get enough!!!! Merci again.
Interesting to see what Eze is like with visitors. Not my cup of tea. Was in Eze early April 2022. The place was a ghost town, just a handful of people. Fortunate to have experienced Eze with hardly another soul. Thanks for today’s Gem. I may have to get the orange Me and Mon Ami T to go along with my black one.
We were at Eze on March 17 2023 and we didn’t have so many tourists. We were able to have a nice Apéros spritzer on a patio and toured the gardens. It is very pretty and amazing views. But definitely know what you mean about the all art and the trinkets.
Merci pour votre visite guidée actually I'm from nice but I have not been to Eze for ages that parking lot looks brand new that might explain why " les bornes de rechargement " were not operational yet thanks for sharing : )
Goodness me, that would have been too crowdy for me...and so many stairs up and down... But worse than that: you didn't have lunch over there! Turbi was alright though! Anyway, keep them coming guy's, and give a cuddle to Twiggy from us❤
Thank you guys for this lovely day. We've lost count our visits to Eze. Actually got to stay twice at Chevre d'Or but only one night each time due to cost which was near 500E. Complete surreal experience staying in the village but now we stay at the cheap seats (not really) along Rte de la Turbie. 2022 was last visit there and head back after summer.
@@MeandMonAmi extremely nice. Our particular room(s) were built into the rock, and only had tiny views of the sea. To get the spectacular views you're paying up to 1000+ euros. What we loved most were the pools hanging over the edge of the cliff. My hubby loves the new garage. Our last 3 visits it has been under construction. We were laughing as Ron wanted to go to the Casino grocer and I had to drop him off and pick up as there was no room to park anywhere.
Quelle surprise de trouver votre petite voiture garée en bas de mon immeuble …..😢 dommage que vous n’étiez pas là …. Mais j’ai pris une très belle photo de votre voiture en souvenir ❤
Lovely enjoyable vid as always, guys. Eze is very much like the villages that make up the Cinque Terre in Italy. Usually crammed with tourists and expensive , with beautiful views across the Med. And whenever an American cruise ship docks in La Spezia you can bet your life they all make a bee line for Cinque Terre which is easily accessible by rail, so all you see are Americans! best to visit in spring or autumn. Summer months are too busy. All the 5 villages, are connected by a footpath which is, if you're fit can walk from one to another per day. Each has its own particular character and charm.
We visited Eze mid August this year. We arrived by bus from Nice around 9 am on a Sunday. It was not crowded at all. By 11 or 12 when we left it was getting crowded. Go early and you will love it.
Hello my friends. It's been a while. I will send you a PM. There used to be a bus from Beaulieu (St. Michel) to Eze le Village or from Eze-Bord-de-Mer (Gare) to Eze Le Village. Just a Euro or two and 15 to 20 minutes up the switchback from Eze-Bord-de-Mer. Is it no longer in service?
Le jardin d'Eze est magnifique et quelle vue...à Menton il y a deux très beaux jardins exotiques également ainsi qu'à l'entrée de Monaco. La chèvre d'or a une très belle vue, mais tout en bas le Cap Estel est encore mieux, y compris le jardin privé qui descend jusqu'à l'hôtel . Quelle belle région.Merci pour la vidéo.
I had some mega Oia and Fira in Santorini vibes while watching this video. Thank you for this. I far rather prefer the off the beaten track spots so will definitely have a look at your other videos to help me plan my trip to the French Riviera this coming summer
Great video again lads,shame about the crowds, we have the same problem here in Snowdonia N.Wales in holiday time. If we don't go early to shop or get a coffee we cannot get parked in our village due to only a small car park and limited street parking. Places like Venice and Sorrento have been spoilt by too many tourists.
We went to Eze last year. Got the bus at 9am from Nice and so glad we did, by the time we were leaving it was super busy. We also walked down the path as we couldn’t work out the buses to get back to Nice. My knees were sore by the time we got to the bottom but the amount of people I saw walking up and down in flip flops, great way to a broken ankle. Great video.
off to Paris tomorrow from Limoges. Always a favourite destination of ours but made more so since we watched your ace walk around a couple of vids ago. Sopi here we come!! Love the content guys ❤
Nice to see Eze Village Tim and Mr Boo and without the effort of walking and dealing with the crowds (which is off putting). I hope to be in Juan les Pins in a few months time, and just might avoid the main tourist season or may be not lol 😆 I shall keep an eye out for Elton when on my travels 😃
Enviable weather 😊....we visited Eze many years ago in November, the weather was incredibly hot,relatively quiet with very very few tourists, and the most incredible views...it was lovely. Those crowds would definitely deter me now 😢 x
You lads simply make my day, and evenings really. Love your work, and I love you so much. Keep safe. Oh, I'm a big car fan! Will watch the whole episode tonight 🥰
I love your videos, you remind me of me and my hubby in that we don’t like crowds, and we love to buy a sandwich or bread and cheese and sit on a bench or in a park and eat while we are on the road exploring. We also love dining out of course, and prefer small quaint restaurants and hotels over the fancier ones. Simple is always better, more enjoyable and more memorable 💜 You guys are doing a great job… and Twiggy is such a doll… she reminds me of my little fur girl, Lola, very sweet and gentle. Lola is an all white Pekapoo but she has a similar look to Miss Twiggy 🥰
Thank you so much for posting this vlog on Eze. We had it on our list for October having been there 10 years ago. It is really sad to see these villages become so commercialized. We love La Turbie so will go there instead. We re visited La Roque Gageac last April and were so surprised at the increase in tourists, such a turn off, especially when traveling off season. Thanks for another wonderful adventure! You are not snobs, you just have taste 😊😊😊
Thank you! So good to know about the new underground parking. The last time we were in Eze many years ago, it was “fun” parking on a narrow steep road 😳… We are planning to be in Nice this May and I really want to visit Eze again but was apprehensive bc of the parking… This sounds promising now… 💜
We are heading to Eze in October and will have a car but I was thinking we wouldn’t be able to find parking. Where did guys get the amazing pastry you featured at the end?
I’ve always wanted to visit Eze village, it looks like it has become very similar to St Paul de Vence. Still very beautiful but abit too touristy. I hope Mr Boo’s mum has a lovely trip on the riviera ❤
@@MeandMonAmi I love the cafe de la place where the boules are too, the cafe inside the village near the horse statue (made from horseshoes) is also quite good although it has changed hands many times over the years, so I’m not sure what it’s like now
We had a driver from Nice just drop us at the bottom of EZE Village and we walked up with no crowds and no direction so we ended up in the cemetery somewhat lost but stunning views lol 😎
Eze Village was beautiful, loved the garden, the views as spectacular as you said, we had lunch in a lovely little place , Deli', great salad and sandwiches and quite inexpensive, then the Nietzsche trail, I don't think she's forgiven me yet for springing that on her 😂
Enjoy life. This is not a dress rehearsal ~Friedrich Nietzsche At 22:00, thanks for reminding us that there's always a better option. Btw, Elton looks with his re-decal looks nearly newborn again.
I visited during my amazing year in StJean. 1975. We drove up in our bright red open top mini which we bought over from Leeds. Definitely no crowds back then!
Eze was les busy today. Probably due to the cooler weather and it being Monday. It does feel like a theme park however. The village itself is lovely but skewed firmly to the tourists. La turbie on Wednesday it is then. Now where did I put my pain bagnat
Check Monaco Transport online , or Zou, or the Zest 11 bus, but the one that runs from Monaco Gare SNCF to La Turbie, 2.10 Eu, covers what will be the time trial climb for this year's Tour de France final TT stage. The bus ride is a thrill ride in itself! Also, as you know but the subscribers probably don't -, Roquebrune Village is on the other side of Monaco, a great alternative if Eze is overrun, as it usually is. The fit can hike up to it from the train station. While climbing, the 'asa delta' hang glider people swoosh by and add to the show, the glimpses of Monaco the Magic Kingdom are stunning.
amazing video...i just love you guys....so helpful....im going in a weeks time with the other half so i know for sure i wont be going to eze,,,,still it looks beautiful and that garden looks amazing...thanks for the tips up on other small villages in the area to visit...can you get there by public transport....
We always do a lap, champagne and coffee at the hotel ( worth the money ) , Vrai body cream from Fraganod and I always say never again, but I’ll be there in June lol. I alway park easy down the street, but for March that’s a lot of tourists.
should've watched this earlier=D I was there 2 weeks ago, specifically planned to arrive at 9 but Antibes-Eze (by car) took longer than that 1 hour as google maps promised (trust issues here), so we arrived at 10, headed straight into the garden with tickets bought online (to skip the line) and there were already quite a lot of people there.. we were leaving a bit after 12 and that's when the masses of people started pouring in - I can't imagine how that many people can even fit in that garden, the paths are narrow, so I guess you're just being carried by the blob of people and the experience is completely ruined=\ The village itself is beautiful but most medieval villages are - this one just has that added bonus of the beautiful garden and views💙
Thanks for the update on Eze. That's also a lot of people noise too! which spoils it for me. Also thanks for the added nod to To Catch a Thief. - one of my all time favorites! I think I'll go back and rewatch your first visit. Cheers. - P>S> I barely made it to the top. It's tougher than it looks!!! I'm glad you guys made it . I wish I knew a bit more history about it. I 'll google it I guess.
Sunday evenings have become my little piece of weekly escapism. Just like the BBC's Holiday program. Sadly, that village would be my idea of hell as well as an under-mountain car park. I would love to have visited in lockdown, with a picnic and lemonade as you did. I do hope Mr Boo got something nice and unfattening to eat too?
Love this video good job as usual, Mr Boe please tell me the brand of your sunglasses 🕶️ the green ones and the silver or gray ones in the last video or two please?
Nicely done. Indeed, this was a nice place back before some poser bought the whole place up and kicked out the real artisans …used to love the visit and the purchase of unique gifts, but that is over …ah, don't listen to me, that was a quarter century ago. But I truly pity the people who come up here, especially those who take the public buses. Dozens of people waiting for busses that are already full so that they can get back to Nice or Monaco. Once the Monaco Jardin Exotique reopens - wow, a walk from the heights to the grotto as deep as you dare - perhaps that will take some of the pressure off Eze.
What are those DJI mics you are wearing? It looks like a very small (probably magnetic) clip holding the transmitter inside your clothing, but the sound clarity is very good, so I'm confused as to why it's not muffled. I'm having trouble correlating them with the models listed in the description.
Love fougasse. Don't like crowds, but the nice thing about living in France is that you can find some lovely empty places. Mind you, our place in Brantôme {Périgord Vert) can have some unbearable moments in August. Very bonkers. Bonne continuation!
Hi lads from Spain. Like you I don't like crowds - used to hate Sarfend in the summer - it was barely passable in the winter if one was only there for shopping. One thing I hate is when people stop and they are just 'Stood there standing' as they say in Lincs. One doesn't know Whether to wait or push past with a grumpy look.
Left - right sound swap still evident in the first half, it's resolved from the car park lift onwards, until the picnic in the car, when it swaps again.
It's exactly the same on a different pair of headphones connected to my phone, just checked. Its definitely you. So, so far I've tested your theory on my Galaxy note 10, my echo show 15. my wifes IPhone 15, my Amazon TV cube and my Cello TV. The results are the same, your sound transposes when you're sitting in the Ami.
Boys, if you like the Microlino, maybe you'll like it even more now that it will be available in 45km/h, thus without driver's license. Two batteries will be available: 6kWh and 10kWh. Unfortunately, it's 10k dearer than the AMI, and the bigger battery costs 2k on top. Soon a video of your test-drive?
This is indeed a fantastic place, the views over the Mediterranean are superb, the tropical garden is truly wonderful. The downside is the crowd of people flocking to the place, and the increasingly commercial atmosphere starts to somehow undermine the character of the location. I also prefer quieter environments with fewer people. Tourism is something that brings wealth but can also destroy local traditions and the way of life of the people.
Modern Cruise ships = Floating Block of Flats. Shouldn't they require planning permission before they dock.? Any chance they can be routed via the Red Sea....?... Two birds, one stone.
Fun fact for you Tim , here in the UK it is near impossible to insure a Citroen Ami so much so that the price of a 1 year old Ami on Autotrader has now dropped from £7000 to £5000 , I am looking to buy a new car was thinking of an Ami as i don't go far round Ascot but ! only insurer i could find wanted £4000 a year to insure it and also the nearest EV charger is 5 miles from my home so not convenient sadly and the insurer said because the Ami is classed as a Quadricycle not a car thats why they charge so much to insure it , very sad i was.
The views are spectacular. The crowds are awful. New car parks are a good thing but they bring even more crowds. 😒 Your fougasse was bigger than Twiggy but she was going to have a go at it anyway. Stay charged!
Time to change the model, mass tourism and cruise ships are a nightmare, that simply destroying everything, true for Côte d’Azur Venise or here on our tiny island of Sint-Maarten in the Caribbeans, and please, don’t say it brings money to the collectivity, it’s not about money, it’s about quality, authenticity. Anyway, i réalise 😅 I’m turning grumpy! love your channel guys
Mister Me and Mister Boo and Elton and Twiggy 🐶🐕❤ I'm afraid this lovely village is a victim of its own success! 😢 what a comparison to when you were there during the pandemic! Now all the tourists just spoil it ...not for me all these folk wandering around give me peace and quiet anytime! Weather looks gorgeous send some overvto miserable UK please Tim 😂stay safe and well and obviously stay charged 🙏 🎉
As you say seeing many of your previous visits to villages in the hills they are all beautiful , while Eze is nice ,far too popular for comfort . Stay charged.
From the moment you arrived in Eze village and explained just how much the car parking was.... One word came to mind and it stayed there until you both left, "Exploitation". Yes, I remember seeing Eze appearing in a few movies after seeing the drone shots, but it's nothing to rave about. How many basement medieval art shops do you feel exited enough to walk down into before you begin to walk past them? I'd say 3 before I'm yawning. Captive audience when feeding time arrives, nobody likes to hear our Lord's name taken in vain, as people begin to scream it at Restaurant Menus.🤔
It may be beautiful but if that is Eze in mid-March, just not worth it. Well put off by those 'art' shops and so many people. Shame. Of course everyone will be flocking to your favourite La Turbie now!
I find scenic art good, but too much of it and you will find me putting an f infront of art!! so like 1 stall doing art is about all I can cope with after that it becomes too much, and leave the rest without even window shopping!!
I cannot tell you how grateful I am that you posted today's vlog. Back in November, my husband and I were in Nice on a Viking cruise (small ship). The excursion I had been most looking forward to was a trip to Eze. There wasn't enough interest for that particular excursion, so it was cancelled! I was so disappointed. Not only that, but I had a bad knee which made walking difficult. Thank you for taking us there today. I got to see what I did and did not miss out on! Watching this, I think the walking would've made the experience less pleasurable. Thank you for taking us on this virtual tour instead!
Thanks Terese. It’s not an easy walk up at all I’m afraid
I love the introduction and you've hit the nail on the head about #overtourism. Travel doesn't broaden the mind nearly as much as it used to. Instagram, Airbnb, Ryanair, McDonald's and Starbucks have a great deal to answer for in the name of corporate profiteering.
Love how you drive us around in your car and show the area. Great vlog. Can't wait for the next vlog 😊
Thanks Michelle
Oh my god 😮 Mr Boo is wearing my favourite colour T-shirt. If there is a yellow one it will blow my little brains. 🧠 Woop woop
OH No I think he has!
I know I've been subscribed for quite a while now. But honestly, it's one of the best channels I'm subscribed too! You are both brilliant! Thanks for the content.
Thanks so much that’s lovely to hear!
Got goosebumps when I heard the drone music, not heard it for awhile, it’s gorgeous…that village was nuts, so busy 😮
It’s back!
@@MeandMonAmi Yay 😀
Me and the wife are vegan, don’t drink booze and have an aversion to crap consumerism 😂
We tend to make our own food when we’re in Villefranche as the options are minimal, run and hike places where there are fewer humans and swim at the beach, early evening (6pm ish), when it’s cooled down and it’s much quieter.
You can avoid the tourists mostly, but if you wanna go to popular spots it’s going to be teeming with people, documenting their trip. The last time we were down I was super surprised at the amount people that were constantly taking selfies and striking poses for photos.
Love hiking up to Èze, it’s graft but loads of fun!
Yup and Sept/oct it’s much easier to do all that (save for half term..)
Hey 👋 2 of my favorite people - I’ve owned 3 hair salons and am quite used to crowds but there is a difference when you don’t know the people in the crowd your in 🤔Absolutely Heaven on Earth 🌍 over there TY
Argh, I live(d) in the south of France and Eze is just like Pézenas, Saint-Guilhem Le Désert, Lagrasse or many other touristic spot, full of so called "boutique d'artisan" selling the same products... what a pity. I'm glad you show us so many more authentic villages!
It's such a shame when places become too popular. It's many years since I've visited your part of the world, I really must make an effort. Maybe a winter trip, that ought to ensure fewer tourists. Thanks for showing us around, it looks beautiful.
A sunny winter week is perfect
I'm with you Tim, I'm not much of a crowd person either. One of the perils of being hearing impaired is when there is excessive background noise, I can't hear the person next to me.
Indeed. Crowds are not my idea of fun
That garden is remarkable; I will need to see it next time. The garden must be impassable in the summer. Thanks so much for showing it.
It’s spectacular just go early
Thank you so much for the tips on avoiding crowds - Eze Village is one of the places I always take visitors, so it’s very helpful to know how to plan for a good experience. I can’t tell you how much I appreciate all the great information and ideas you’ve shared ! And a big hug to Twiggy ❤
She sends a squeak back!
Beautiful gardens.
Yes they are
OF with a cactus - the mind boggles🤣🤣🤣......loved how Twigs sprang into life when the sandwich was being opened.
Funny how she does that!
I've realised this channel is a Catch-22, the more popular the channel gets, the more crowded with subscriber tourists the non-tourist areas will get, so the more out of the way places you'll need to find, which leads to.... ∞
true though I suspect (given the amount of views the more obscure places illicit that we have quite a long time before that happens!)
A Very Good, Entertaining and Enjoyable Episode. I forgot you had a small Sports Car called Elton. Ha!Ha!Ha! 🧸🧸🐶🚙
Very sporty car
In 1976 My wife and I stayed at the hotel du golf on the moyen corniche at the bottom of the village.
It was magical in those days. Havnt been back since.
Wonder if the hotel is still there?
@@MeandMonAmi I think it is. Right opposite the path up to the old village .also seems to be called hotel villa d' eze these days.
@@MeandMonAmi I remember also there was a rickety wooden bar half way down the rocky path to the beach at the bottom of the cliff. Le moulin oublie it was called.
Forgot to mention La Turbie. Great place to escape for lunch or dinner. And the
Trophy of Augustus, pretty cool to see, plus the 'to die' for view looking down on Monaco. Can't get enough!!!! Merci again.
Good morning boys! Glad to see you’ve got a new one! Thanks so much!❤
Interesting to see what Eze is like with visitors. Not my cup of tea. Was in Eze early April 2022. The place was a ghost town, just a handful of people. Fortunate to have experienced Eze with hardly another soul. Thanks for today’s Gem. I may have to get the orange Me and Mon Ami T to go along with my black one.
Yes the garden is magical when it’s quiet.. the orange ones are new!
We were at Eze on March 17 2023 and we didn’t have so many tourists. We were able to have a nice Apéros spritzer on a patio and toured the gardens. It is very pretty and amazing views. But definitely know what you mean about the all art and the trinkets.
It’s beautiful when not too busy but the gift shops make it feel themey
Merci pour votre visite guidée actually I'm from nice but I have not been to Eze for ages that parking lot looks brand new that might explain why " les bornes de rechargement " were not operational yet thanks for sharing : )
Yes though it had been open about 6 weeks I think.
EZe very Nice! Thanks guys!
Thanks for watching
We visited Eze Village in February and the crowds were not too bad.
Good month to go and I think time of day/day of week can have a big impact
Goodness me, that would have been too crowdy for me...and so many stairs up and down... But worse than that: you didn't have lunch over there! Turbi was alright though! Anyway, keep them coming guy's, and give a cuddle to Twiggy from us❤
She sends a yelp back!
Thank you guys for this lovely day. We've lost count our visits to Eze. Actually got to stay twice at Chevre d'Or but only one night each time due to cost which was near 500E. Complete surreal experience staying in the village but now we stay at the cheap seats (not really) along Rte de la Turbie. 2022 was last visit there and head back after summer.
Yes that’s quite a lot. Are the rooms nice?
@@MeandMonAmi extremely nice. Our particular room(s) were built into the rock, and only had tiny views of the sea. To get the spectacular views you're paying up to 1000+ euros. What we loved most were the pools hanging over the edge of the cliff. My hubby loves the new garage. Our last 3 visits it has been under construction. We were laughing as Ron wanted to go to the Casino grocer and I had to drop him off and pick up as there was no room to park anywhere.
Quelle surprise de trouver votre petite voiture garée en bas de mon immeuble …..😢 dommage que vous n’étiez pas là …. Mais j’ai pris une très belle photo de votre voiture en souvenir ❤
J’espère à la prochaine!
Lovely enjoyable vid as always, guys. Eze is very much like the villages that make up the Cinque Terre in Italy. Usually crammed with tourists and expensive , with beautiful views across the Med. And whenever an American cruise ship docks in La Spezia you can bet your life they all make a bee line for Cinque Terre which is easily accessible by rail, so all you see are Americans! best to visit in spring or autumn. Summer months are too busy. All the 5 villages, are connected by a footpath which is, if you're fit can walk from one to another per day. Each has its own particular character and charm.
Yes I’d love to see them (out of season)
We visited Eze mid August this year. We arrived by bus from Nice around 9 am on a Sunday. It was not crowded at all. By 11 or 12 when we left it was getting crowded. Go early and you will love it.
Indeed
Hello my friends. It's been a while. I will send you a PM. There used to be a bus from Beaulieu (St. Michel) to Eze le Village or from Eze-Bord-de-Mer (Gare) to Eze Le Village. Just a Euro or two and 15 to 20 minutes up the switchback from Eze-Bord-de-Mer. Is it no longer in service?
Yup it’s still there though can get a bit over subscribed these days
Reminds me of Clovelly in Devon UK very touristy owned by the National Trust.
Not been but sounds familiar
Le jardin d'Eze est magnifique et quelle vue...à Menton il y a deux très beaux jardins exotiques également ainsi qu'à l'entrée de Monaco. La chèvre d'or a une très belle vue, mais tout en bas le Cap Estel est encore mieux, y compris le jardin privé qui descend jusqu'à l'hôtel . Quelle belle région.Merci pour la vidéo.
Indeed so many amazing gardens
I had some mega Oia and Fira in Santorini vibes while watching this video. Thank you for this. I far rather prefer the off the beaten track spots so will definitely have a look at your other videos to help me plan my trip to the French Riviera this coming summer
There are lots of beautiful and much less busy places
Great video again lads,shame about the crowds, we have the same problem here in Snowdonia N.Wales in holiday time. If we don't go early to shop or get a coffee we cannot get parked in our village due to only a small car park and limited street parking. Places like Venice and Sorrento have been spoilt by too many tourists.
It’s so difficult. I want everyone to see everything just not when I’m there! Etc
Old Twigs was eyeing la focaccia pretty hard.
Oh yes!
We went to Eze last year. Got the bus at 9am from Nice and so glad we did, by the time we were leaving it was super busy. We also walked down the path as we couldn’t work out the buses to get back to Nice. My knees were sore by the time we got to the bottom but the amount of people I saw walking up and down in flip flops, great way to a broken ankle. Great video.
Definitely not a flip flop walk!
off to Paris tomorrow from Limoges. Always a favourite destination of ours but made more so since we watched your ace walk around a couple of vids ago. Sopi here we come!! Love the content guys ❤
Have a fabulous time and I hope you love Sopi. It’s food shop heaven!
I'm planning my trip to Nice and this was so helpful!
Thanks. Check out our other nice videos
Nice to see Eze Village Tim and Mr Boo and without the effort of walking and dealing with the crowds (which is off putting). I hope to be in Juan les Pins in a few months time, and just might avoid the main tourist season or may be not lol 😆 I shall keep an eye out for Elton when on my travels 😃
Thanks Andrew.
Oh, Twiggy got all excited by that fougasse!
Oh yes!
Love your video's, I am sure you know the top Corniche is the Grand Corniche, the middle is the Moyenne. Keep charged
I do but I do mic up the names
Enviable weather 😊....we visited Eze many years ago in November, the weather was incredibly hot,relatively quiet with very very few tourists, and the most incredible views...it was lovely.
Those crowds would definitely deter me now 😢 x
I was amazed it was so busy in March
We were thinking of getting the bus up to Eze from Nice so we’ll try and take your advice to come first thing. Thanks for the video ! 🙏
The other route is train to Eze sur mer (very quick) and then the little bus up from there. I think it’s 84
@@MeandMonAmi Ah perfect. Thanks for the tip. We might do that instead. 👍
Great practical advice! Excellent video as usual!
Thanks Mike
You lads simply make my day, and evenings really. Love your work, and I love you so much. Keep safe. Oh, I'm a big car fan! Will watch the whole episode tonight 🥰
Thanks very much
I love your videos, you remind me of me and my hubby in that we don’t like crowds, and we love to buy a sandwich or bread and cheese and sit on a bench or in a park and eat while we are on the road exploring. We also love dining out of course, and prefer small quaint restaurants and hotels over the fancier ones. Simple is always better, more enjoyable and more memorable 💜 You guys are doing a great job… and Twiggy is such a doll… she reminds me of my little fur girl, Lola, very sweet and gentle. Lola is an all white Pekapoo but she has a similar look to Miss Twiggy 🥰
Yes we love simple local places if the food is good
Great video & thanks for the suggestions!
No problem!!
Thank you so much for posting this vlog on Eze. We had it on our list for October having been there 10 years ago. It is really sad to see these villages become so commercialized. We love La Turbie so will go there instead. We re visited La Roque Gageac last April and were so surprised at the increase in tourists, such a turn off, especially when traveling off season. Thanks for another wonderful adventure! You are not snobs, you just have taste 😊😊😊
Check out our village playlist we’ve visited about 20 and some are amazing
@@MeandMonAmi
Are you referring to your You Tube videos as we have watched all of them or is there a list somewhere?
Thank you! So good to know about the new underground parking. The last time we were in Eze many years ago, it was “fun” parking on a narrow steep road 😳… We are planning to be in Nice this May and I really want to visit Eze again but was apprehensive bc of the parking… This sounds promising now… 💜
We are heading to Eze in October and will have a car but I was thinking we wouldn’t be able to find parking. Where did guys get the amazing pastry you featured at the end?
I’ve always wanted to visit Eze village, it looks like it has become very similar to St Paul de Vence. Still very beautiful but abit too touristy. I hope Mr Boo’s mum has a lovely trip on the riviera ❤
Yup. St Paul is wonderful when its not too busy and the cafe by the boules pitch is a lovely place to sit
@@MeandMonAmi I love the cafe de la place where the boules are too, the cafe inside the village near the horse statue (made from horseshoes) is also quite good although it has changed hands many times over the years, so I’m not sure what it’s like now
We had a driver from Nice just drop us at the bottom of EZE Village and we walked up with no crowds and no direction so we ended up in the cemetery somewhat lost but stunning views lol 😎
French cemetery’s always have the best views!
Eze Village was beautiful, loved the garden, the views as spectacular as you said, we had lunch in a lovely little place , Deli', great salad and sandwiches and quite inexpensive, then the Nietzsche trail, I don't think she's forgiven me yet for springing that on her 😂
It’s a good walk!
@@MeandMonAmi it was certainly contemplative 🤣
Enjoy life. This is not a dress rehearsal
~Friedrich Nietzsche
At 22:00, thanks for reminding us that there's always a better option.
Btw, Elton looks with his re-decal looks nearly newborn again.
Indeed he knew a thing or too Friedrich!
I visited during my amazing year in StJean. 1975. We drove up in our bright red open top mini which we bought over from Leeds. Definitely no crowds back then!
Lovely. Have you got pics?
@@MeandMonAmi How do I send you pics?🤔
Eze was les busy today. Probably due to the cooler weather and it being Monday. It does feel like a theme park however. The village itself is lovely but skewed firmly to the tourists. La turbie on Wednesday it is then. Now where did I put my pain bagnat
Ma Première boulangerie! Make sure to get there around 12 before all the good stuff goes!;
Check Monaco Transport online , or Zou, or the Zest 11 bus, but the one that runs from Monaco Gare SNCF to La Turbie, 2.10 Eu, covers what will be the time trial climb for this year's Tour de France final TT stage. The bus ride is a thrill ride in itself! Also, as you know but the subscribers probably don't -, Roquebrune Village is on the other side of Monaco, a great alternative if Eze is overrun, as it usually is. The fit can hike up to it from the train station. While climbing, the 'asa delta' hang glider people swoosh by and add to the show, the glimpses of Monaco the Magic Kingdom are stunning.
Yup great view from Roquebrune!
We needed to see inside that bakery love 😊
Check out our tête de chien video it’s all in there
5000 tourists a day! Our beautiful little town of Eymoutiers only has 2000 residents! Ooh la la 😂
I wonder how many Eze village has now..
amazing video...i just love you guys....so helpful....im going in a weeks time with the other half so i know for sure i wont be going to eze,,,,still it looks beautiful and that garden looks amazing...thanks for the tips up on other small villages in the area to visit...can you get there by public transport....
It’s wonderful from the gardens etc but you have to be there super early and if you hate crowds then you won’t like it.
Reminds me a bit of Mont St Michel in Normandy full of tourist tatt lol glad you had a good day though keep the videos coming lots of love Sean x
Thanks Sean. Yes I went there as a kid and the monks made mead which i bought and pretended to get drunk on!
We always do a lap, champagne and coffee at the hotel ( worth the money ) , Vrai body cream from Fraganod and I always say never again, but I’ll be there in June lol. I alway park easy down the street, but for March that’s a lot of tourists.
Nip into Fragonard and have lunch at cafe de la Fontaine in La Turbie instead?
should've watched this earlier=D I was there 2 weeks ago, specifically planned to arrive at 9 but Antibes-Eze (by car) took longer than that 1 hour as google maps promised (trust issues here), so we arrived at 10, headed straight into the garden with tickets bought online (to skip the line) and there were already quite a lot of people there.. we were leaving a bit after 12 and that's when the masses of people started pouring in - I can't imagine how that many people can even fit in that garden, the paths are narrow, so I guess you're just being carried by the blob of people and the experience is completely ruined=\
The village itself is beautiful but most medieval villages are - this one just has that added bonus of the beautiful garden and views💙
Yup the view is stunning but the crowds spoil it sadly
Thanks for the update on Eze. That's also a lot of people noise too! which spoils it for me. Also thanks for the added nod to To Catch a Thief. - one of my all time favorites! I think I'll go back and rewatch your first visit. Cheers.
- P>S> I barely made it to the top. It's tougher than it looks!!! I'm glad you guys made it . I wish I knew a bit more history about it. I 'll google it I guess.
It’s a good climb!
Sunday evenings have become my little piece of weekly escapism. Just like the BBC's Holiday program. Sadly, that village would be my idea of hell as well as an under-mountain car park. I would love to have visited in lockdown, with a picnic and lemonade as you did. I do hope Mr Boo got something nice and unfattening to eat too?
À pissaladière!
That would be delightful. Proper food, unlike the cheap and nasty pizza in UK freezer sections. @@MeandMonAmi
Love this video good job as usual, Mr Boe please tell me the brand of your sunglasses 🕶️ the green ones and the silver or gray ones in the last video or two please?
The green ones are from izipizi
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@@MrBoo1983 thank you sorry for late reply I didn’t see your message
Dang, my wife and I were suppose to stay at Chèvre d’Or in June. Having second thoughts now
Oh I’m sure the hotel is lovely and when you are in their compound you are well away from the crowds but the village is very busy
Nicely done. Indeed, this was a nice place back before some poser bought the whole place up and kicked out the real artisans …used to love the visit and the purchase of unique gifts, but that is over …ah, don't listen to me, that was a quarter century ago. But I truly pity the people who come up here, especially those who take the public buses. Dozens of people waiting for busses that are already full so that they can get back to Nice or Monaco. Once the Monaco Jardin Exotique reopens - wow, a walk from the heights to the grotto as deep as you dare - perhaps that will take some of the pressure off Eze.
Yes I think Monaco might help a bit but Eze is Firmly on the tourist circuit now..
What are those DJI mics you are wearing? It looks like a very small (probably magnetic) clip holding the transmitter inside your clothing, but the sound clarity is very good, so I'm confused as to why it's not muffled. I'm having trouble correlating them with the models listed in the description.
We use Rode in the car and the new DJI Mic 2 which we find work fine inside shirts and look a bit less conspicuous
@@MeandMonAmi Right, so they’re DJI Mic 2’s. They look so small and tidy when worn that way and great that the sound is unaffected.
Love fougasse. Don't like crowds, but the nice thing about living in France is that you can find some lovely empty places. Mind you, our place in Brantôme {Périgord Vert) can have some unbearable moments in August. Very bonkers. Bonne continuation!
That’s very true. There’s a lot of space!
Hi lads from Spain. Like you I don't like crowds - used to hate Sarfend in the summer - it was barely passable in the winter if one was only there for shopping. One thing I hate is when people stop and they are just 'Stood there standing' as they say in Lincs. One doesn't know Whether to wait or push past with a grumpy look.
Holiday speed of walking. It’s a thing…
Very nice little village, but considering it’s off season, it’s already way too many people for my taste.
Fair enough!
Superb as usual 👍 thanks Xx
Thank you!
Enjoyed that, thanks 👍 Bye the way, how are the driving lessons going Tim?
Still studying for the theory test!
Left - right sound swap still evident in the first half, it's resolved from the car park lift onwards, until the picnic in the car, when it swaps again.
It’s not us it’s a weird thing that happens on a very few peoples tv’s including a local friend of ours
It's exactly the same on a different pair of headphones connected to my phone, just checked. Its definitely you.
So, so far I've tested your theory on my Galaxy note 10, my echo show 15. my wifes IPhone 15, my Amazon TV cube and my Cello TV. The results are the same, your sound transposes when you're sitting in the Ami.
@@ziggarillo very strange. Anyone else?
Seems like a nice place but I'm sure it can be quite crowded which removes a lot of the charm.
Yup and Yup
"That'll keep you thin" ...in which case I will happily partake in a fougasse diet! 😉
They are lethal!
Nice video again , one question . are there also public toilets in Eze Village?
I think so!
Boys, if you like the Microlino, maybe you'll like it even more now that it will be available in 45km/h, thus without driver's license. Two batteries will be available: 6kWh and 10kWh. Unfortunately, it's 10k dearer than the AMI, and the bigger battery costs 2k on top. Soon a video of your test-drive?
Yes we wrote to them but as usual didn’t hear back!
Looks nice, but the kind of place I'd have a panic attack due to the volume of dawdling people. 😅
That’s funny and true!
Too much buzz for me! Both the van and all the people 😀
Indeed
23.27 the dog is thinking ,shut the f k up and feed me 😂
Very probably and …
This is indeed a fantastic place, the views over the Mediterranean are superb, the tropical garden is truly wonderful.
The downside is the crowd of people flocking to the place, and the increasingly commercial atmosphere starts to somehow undermine the character of the location. I also prefer quieter environments with fewer people. Tourism is something that brings wealth but can also destroy local traditions and the way of life of the people.
It’s a fabulous garden when its quiet
Modern Cruise ships = Floating Block of Flats. Shouldn't they require planning permission before they dock.?
Any chance they can be routed via the Red Sea....?... Two birds, one stone.
They dont seem much like ships any more that’s for sure
Fun fact for you Tim , here in the UK it is near impossible to insure a Citroen Ami so much so that the price of a 1 year old Ami on Autotrader has now dropped from £7000 to £5000 , I am looking to buy a new car was thinking of an Ami as i don't go far round Ascot but ! only insurer i could find wanted £4000 a year to insure it and also the nearest EV charger is 5 miles from my home so not convenient sadly and the insurer said because the Ami is classed as a Quadricycle not a car thats why they charge so much to insure it , very sad i was.
That’s insanely expensive
Crikey. I got my Ami in September 2022. First year insurance (Churchill) was £170. Different insurer this year - £200.
Also, I only ever charge (and stay charged) chez moi.
@@MeandMonAmi Yeah no idea what's going on ? Seems insurers are getting cold feet about EVs ?
@@christopherallinson9363 You got lucky my friend as now most insurers won't touch em
The views are spectacular. The crowds are awful. New car parks are a good thing but they bring even more crowds. 😒
Your fougasse was bigger than Twiggy but she was going to have a go at it anyway.
Stay charged!
She ate Mr Boo’s pissaladière!
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Not great to see it so crowded. The only way to go there, in my opinion, is to use the path up from the Eze Sur Mer, and earn your visit by the climb!
It’s a good walk and this is the time of year to do it!
It’s a well-established fact that after age 60 gravity increases by 5% per year.😩
Ha for sure!
Time to change the model, mass tourism and cruise ships are a nightmare, that simply destroying everything, true for Côte d’Azur Venise or here on our tiny island of Sint-Maarten in the Caribbeans, and please, don’t say it brings money to the collectivity, it’s not about money, it’s about quality, authenticity. Anyway, i réalise 😅 I’m turning grumpy! love your channel guys
Thanks. It’s a very tricky balance but how to achieve it?
Mister Me and Mister Boo and Elton and Twiggy 🐶🐕❤ I'm afraid this lovely village is a victim of its own success! 😢 what a comparison to when you were there during the pandemic! Now all the tourists just spoil it ...not for me all these folk wandering around give me peace and quiet anytime! Weather looks gorgeous send some overvto miserable UK please Tim 😂stay safe and well and obviously stay charged 🙏 🎉
Thanks David. Indeed each man kills the thing it loves etc…
Can we have ,Hannah stone ,pandemonium,on some videos please ? Hopefully you don’t have to pay to use it ? Sadly not on Spotify.
I’ll bring it back just for you! We have to pay for all our music sadly
I think YT just deleted my comment due to including the url, but epidemicsound has it to listen to in full if you didn't already know.
@@chiefwhosmoralsareelastix Yes that’s who we pay every month to use it and other songs
As you say seeing many of your previous visits to villages in the hills they are all beautiful , while Eze is nice ,far too popular for comfort . Stay charged.
Yup..
Did you lose another tooth at the end, biting into that cheesy bread?
Two
From the moment you arrived in Eze village and explained just how much the car parking was.... One word came to mind and it stayed there until you both left, "Exploitation".
Yes, I remember seeing Eze appearing in a few movies after seeing the drone shots, but it's nothing to rave about. How many basement
medieval art shops do you feel exited enough to walk down into before you begin to walk past them? I'd say 3 before I'm yawning.
Captive audience when feeding time arrives, nobody likes to hear our Lord's name taken in vain, as people begin to scream it at Restaurant Menus.🤔
Yes it’s not cheap! (I guess entry to village is free..)
think I will stick to the forests of Swedeland .. far too many people in EZE
I don’t see you in Eze Simon!
That's because I am shovelling snow in Sweden..@@MeandMonAmi
Yummy 💙🤍❤️
It may be beautiful but if that is Eze in mid-March, just not worth it. Well put off by those 'art' shops and so many people. Shame. Of course everyone will be flocking to your favourite La Turbie now!
All my fault!
I find scenic art good, but too much of it and you will find me putting an f infront of art!! so like 1 stall doing art is about all I can cope with after that it becomes too much, and leave the rest without even window shopping!!
Indeed!
Sadly, looks way too much like a tourist trap.
It’s not sleepy!