20/04/2026: Let me start by expressing my gratitude to the staff and management of Hôtel Eze Hermitage for creating a space where I could experience the Joie de Vivre of the Côte d'Azur.
I came across Hôtel Eze Hermitage while searching for a space for a personal writing, hiking, and meditation retreat along the French Riviera. With this being my first time in France, I was not sure what to expect, but my stay absolutely exceeded my expectations.
Hôtel Eze Hermitage is the perfect place to experience the peace and serenity of Provence-Alpes-Côte d'Azur, as the hotel is perfectly nestled in the mountains in the Côte d'Azur with short walks to absolutely breathtaking views of the sea below and the mountains behind the hotel.
Like many others, my trip to Eze included hiking Nietzsche’s Path (Chemin de Nietzsche). Though an invigorating trail that I highly recommend, if you are willing and able, there is another trail that is even better.
Shortly after my arrival, Marilyn so kindly recommended the Mont Bastide trail, which is stunning and magical. One entrance to the Mont Bastide trail is just a few meters from Hôtel Eze Hermitage. Though you can descend the difficult and rugged trail all the way down to Eze Village, which I was able to do every day of my visit, it is worth the effort to at least journey to the peak point over the sea, which offers spectacular sunrise and sunset views of the French Riviera and the mountains. If you take a close look at some of the pictures I have included, you will see the sun setting directly over Hôtel Eze Hermitage.
If you are looking for a place to dine, I highly recommend Mets Vins Chics. The staff there will take care of you with joy and recommend a great French wine. Also, Ma Première Boulangerie is the perfect place to have coffee, enjoy the sweetness of Southern France, have a sandwich for lunch, and experience the joie de vivre of the women who work there.
To the management and staff at Hôtel Eze Hermitage, thank you for your patience with my American ignorance as a first-time traveler to France and for working through my language barriers. I have absolutely fallen in love with the spirit of Côte d'Azur and Southern France. I will return, and I look forward to staying at your lovely hotel again.
Merci de votre patience face à mes difficultés linguistiques.
Merci de m'avoir permis de découvrir la joie et la douceur de la Côte d'Azur.
11/04/2026: This hotel isn't as glamorous as it used to be. Renovations have been done, but not in keeping with the hotel's original character. I loved it before, with its previous management. The room was small and the pillows uncomfortable!
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