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stories, and at the very top of the mount, among the ruins of The Castle Eze (destroyed in 1706), the Jardin d'Eze offers commanding views of hills and mountains, sea coves and the elegant Cap St. Jean Ferrat. From lush hills with olive and citrus trees and rare, tropical vegetation to the pine-shaded beach 400 meters below, Eze offers every visual feast you could possibly imagine.

Perhaps in the morning, you'll wander through the Chateau gardens that hug the hillside, then down the path to your private beach. Bring a little basket with wine, cheese and bread and relax a while to rest up for the return climb. If you prefer, you'll find a number of seaside restaurants offer regional cuisine, exotic Asian fare and, of course, fish prepared fresh and to your liking in the lower village, Eze-sur-Mer.

For your evening dining, you will undoubtedly want your table for two for the fine dining at Chateau d'Eza, where the chef's gastronomic talent must rise to compete with the view. Your Michelin-starred restaurant serves French and Mediterranean cuisine with every international touch you might expect for your veal or lamb or any number of fish presentations. Savor each moment, each soft gesture of service and every sip of wine.

After a last stroll through the quiet lanterned lanes of the village, snuggle down to champagne by the fireplace, perhaps with fresh strawberries? There's not a moment of this getaway that will disappear from your memory trail, so retrieve your mental images often. They'll soothe you through down times and encourage your planning for future getaways.

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