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Le Château de la Chèvre d’Or Hotel & Restaurants

Sunday, October 5th, 2008

Le Château de la Chèvre d’Or
Moyenne Corniche, Rue du Barri
06360 Eze Village – Cote d´Azur – France
Tel. +33 (0)492 106 666
Fax : +33 (0)493 410 672
email : reservation@chevredor.com
Website: www.chevredor.com
High above the sea in the mountains between Nice and Monaco in the picturesque village of Eze is the impeccable hotel with a two-starred Michelin restaurant Château de la Chêvre d’Or. It is a 14th century castle that has been transformed into a 4-star hotel. A terrace provides magnificent views of the sea, a lovely swimming pool as well as an intricate, African-styled garden. The present owner bought it in the eighties and added more rooms, which meant they had to buy houses in the ancient village and convert them. I have always made it a point when in the south of France to squeeze in a visit to the village of Eze if only to have lunch.

Château Eza Hotel and Restaurant – Ese, France

Sunday, October 5th, 2008

Tel. 04 93 41 12 24
Fax. 04 93 41 16 64
www,chateaueza.com
Opening Hours: weekday lunch; closed Mon. Tues.from Nov.to Mar.
Credit Cards: All Major
Prices: Expensive

Château Eza was a former residence of the Swedish royal family and now has 10 guest rooms in a unique setting overlooking Cap Ferrat, which can be reached by walking under stone passageways over ancient stone steps. They all have been recently decorated and provide every modern convenience. The charmingly furnished rooms feature stone fireplaces and private balconies with magnificent views of the Cote d Azur and some with private Jacuzzi. The coastal drive to the medieval hilltop village spectacularly showcases the sea and surroundings. The restaurant features a large blazing fireplace and on some evenings live Provençal folk music and a retracting glass roof.