Eze Village, France
Iconic hilltop hotel in Èze Village offering dramatic Riviera views, Michelin‑starred dining and terraced gardens above the Mediterranean
Our review
The Chevre d’Or is situated in the medieval hilltop village of Eze.
Originally a restaurant, the first owners started to buy up surrounding houses opened it as a hotel in subsequent years, being one of the original members of Relais and Chateau in the 1950s.
The hotel has private terraced gardens with spectacular views down to the sea, hundreds of feet below. Although there is valet car parking and a fairly level walk through the grounds to reach reception, one needs to be fairly able-bodied to cope with the numerous stairs and different levels of the property at the hotel.
One advantage of the different levels is that there are numerous quiet spots to sit and read a book or sunbathe; everyone isn’t crammed together. There is a small pool with sundeck and other sun decks and an outdoor Jacuzzi.
A focus of the hotel is the superb two-Michelin star food on offer in the gourmet restaurant and the less formal dining options. The kitchen is busy and popular and 45 people are employed to make sure all the food is first class from the pastries to the bread to the cheese. We had a tour of the kitchen that was still working hard in the late afternoon. When we had a welcome cup of coffee after our tour, we sampled the skill of the pastry chef and chocolatier: sublime.
Rooms are all different and scattered on and around the property. Simply furnished, with all the luxurious touches one needs, the rough stonewalls and exposed oak beams ooze history. Local perfumer Fragonard supplies the toiletries and the room infusers; the latter changing with the seasons.
The stylish bar – in regal purple and maroon velvet with a full set of armour standing on guard – is a welcome refuge when it gets too warm outside or the thought of a vintage cognac tempts you in. But the Golden Goat is an outdoors place; somewhere to enjoy the sunshine and its unique position.
The pretty town of Eze is there to explore, literally on the doorstep; but how lovely to know one would be returning to this delightful hotel for the night.
Rooms
Château de la Chèvre d’Or features around 45 rooms and suites dispersed throughout the medieval village. Each room is individually designed, many with private terraces or balconies offering sweeping views of the Mediterranean. Interiors combine Provençal charm with contemporary elegance, with some suites providing separate living areas and enhanced privacy.
Food and Drink
Le Restaurant de la Chèvre d’Or holds two Michelin stars and presents refined Mediterranean cuisine inspired by seasonal produce, served on panoramic terraces overlooking the Côte d’Azur. The restaurant is led by executive chef Arnaud Faye, known for precise technique and elegant flavour combinations.
Additional dining options include Les Remparts, offering relaxed Provençal dishes with exceptional sea views, and a bar terrace ideal for aperitifs and sunset cocktails in an intimate setting.
Wellness
Wellness facilities include an outdoor heated swimming pool, jacuzzi and a small fitness area. Massage treatments can be arranged on request, allowing guests to unwind while surrounded by the tranquillity of the gardens and Riviera scenery.
Facilities
- Panoramic outdoor swimming pool
- Two Michelin‑starred fine dining restaurant
- Casual restaurant and bar terraces
- Landscaped terraced gardens
- Fitness area and wellness treatments
- Concierge and personalised guest services
- Meeting and private dining spaces
- Free Wi‑Fi
Location
Château de la Chèvre d’Or is located within the medieval village of Èze, perched high above the Mediterranean between Nice and Monaco. Nearby attractions include Èze’s exotic gardens, coastal walking paths, Monaco, and the beaches of the French Riviera, all within easy reach.
Getting there
Address: 6 Rue du Barri, 06260 Eze Village, France
Arriving by air: Nice Côte d'Azur Airport – Located 11 miles (18 km) 30 minutes by car
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