Colo Cruiser Posted November 27, 2015 Author #51 Share Posted November 27, 2015 This next stop was a small town perched on the side of a mountain overlooking the ocean. I can't remember the name or the dates that it was established but it was beautiful! There were a couple of high end hotels built right into the rock. Maybe someone will recognize something and chime in. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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Colo Cruiser Posted November 27, 2015 Author #55 Share Posted November 27, 2015 (edited) The area surrounding Èze was first populated around 2000 BC as a commune situated near Mount Bastide. The earliest occurrence of the name "Èze" can be found in the maritime books of Antonin as a bay called the St. Laurent of Èze. A hoard of ancient Greek silver phialae dating from the 3rd Century BC was found in Èze in the late nineteenth century and is now part of the British Museum's collection.[1] The area was subsequently occupied by not only the Romans but also the Moors who held the area for approximately 80 years until they were driven out by William of Provence in 973. By 1388 Èze fell under the jurisdiction of the House of Savoy, who built up the town as a fortified stronghold because of its proximity to Nice. The history of Èze became turbulent several times in the next few centuries as French and Turkish troops seized the village under orders from Hayreddin Barbarossa in 1543, and Louis XIV destroyed the walls surrounding the city in 1706 in the war of the Spanish succession. Finally in April 1860, Eze was designated as part of France by unanimous decision by the people of Eze. Èze has been described as an “eagle's nest” because of its location overlooking a high cliff 427 metres (1,401 ft) above sea level on the French Mediterranean. It's so high that the light ochre church within (Notre Dame de l’Assomption built in 1764) can be seen from afar. An Egyptian cross inside the church suggests the village's ancient roots, when the Phoenicians erected a temple there to honour the goddess Isis. Traditionally, the territory of the Principality of Monaco was considered to begin in the Èze village (outskirts of Nice), running along the Mediterranean coast to Menton, on the present Italian border. Edited November 27, 2015 by Colo Cruiser Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jellifer Posted November 27, 2015 #56 Share Posted November 27, 2015 This next stop was a small town perched on the side of a mountain overlooking the ocean. I can't remember the name or the dates that it was established but it was beautiful! There were a couple of high end hotels built right into the rock. Maybe someone will recognize something and chime in. Great photos! The gorgeous mountainside village looks like Eze Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Colo Cruiser Posted November 27, 2015 Author #57 Share Posted November 27, 2015 On to Monte Carlo! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Colo Cruiser Posted November 27, 2015 Author #58 Share Posted November 27, 2015 (edited) This next stop was a small town perched on the side of a mountain overlooking the ocean. I can't remember the name or the dates that it was established but it was beautiful! There were a couple of high end hotels built right into the rock. Maybe someone will recognize something and chime in. Great photos! The gorgeous mountainside village looks like Eze Yes! Thank you! I have edited and added the description to an above post. The area surrounding Èze was first populated around 2000 BC as a commune situated near Mount Bastide. The earliest occurrence of the name "Èze" can be found in the maritime books of Antonin as a bay called the St. Laurent of Èze. A hoard of ancient Greek silver phialae dating from the 3rd Century BC was found in Èze in the late nineteenth century and is now part of the British Museum's collection.[1] The area was subsequently occupied by not only the Romans but also the Moors who held the area for approximately 80 years until they were driven out by William of Provence in 973. By 1388 Èze fell under the jurisdiction of the House of Savoy, who built up the town as a fortified stronghold because of its proximity to Nice. The history of Èze became turbulent several times in the next few centuries as French and Turkish troops seized the village under orders from Hayreddin Barbarossa in 1543, and Louis XIV destroyed the walls surrounding the city in 1706 in the war of the Spanish succession. Finally in April 1860, Eze was designated as part of France by unanimous decision by the people of Eze. Èze has been described as an “eagle's nest” because of its location overlooking a high cliff 427 metres (1,401 ft) above sea level on the French Mediterranean. It's so high that the light ochre church within (Notre Dame de l’Assomption built in 1764) can be seen from afar. An Egyptian cross inside the church suggests the village's ancient roots, when the Phoenicians erected a temple there to honour the goddess Isis. Traditionally, the territory of the Principality of Monaco was considered to begin in the Èze village (outskirts of Nice), running along the Mediterranean coast to Menton, on the present Italian border. Edited November 27, 2015 by Colo Cruiser Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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Rare TracieABD Posted November 27, 2015 #60 Share Posted November 27, 2015 Hey Keith- Amazing photos! Thanks for the food porn. Quick question-- did you get any weird vibration in your aft suite? Someone complained about it, and I trust your judgement. We are on the Coral in less than three weeks, but no suite this time, as they are all sold out. We are on a waiting list, but I don't think it will happen. We will just have to suffer in a mini...Ok, maybe not so much. Looking forward to the rest of your review. Tracie-Lynn Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Colo Cruiser Posted November 27, 2015 Author #61 Share Posted November 27, 2015 Queen Victoria anchored beyond Mein Schiff. The Palace of the Prince of Monaco beyond the tree.... Some of the most expensive real estate on earth!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Colo Cruiser Posted November 27, 2015 Author #62 Share Posted November 27, 2015 Hey Keith-Amazing photos! Thanks for the food porn. Quick question-- did you get any weird vibration in your aft suite? Someone complained about it, and I trust your judgement. We are on the Coral in less than three weeks, but no suite this time, as they are all sold out. We are on a waiting list, but I don't think it will happen. We will just have to suffer in a mini...Ok, maybe not so much. Looking forward to the rest of your review. Tracie-Lynn Hi Tracie, there was a little more then usual especially when the thrusters were being used but nothing really bad. I would book that cabin again. :) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare TracieABD Posted November 27, 2015 #63 Share Posted November 27, 2015 Hi Tracie, there was a little more then usual especially when the thrusters were being used but nothing really bad. I would book that cabin again. :) Thanks, Keith! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Colo Cruiser Posted November 27, 2015 Author #64 Share Posted November 27, 2015 Starting positions painted on the street for the Monaco Gran Prix..... The Casino! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Colo Cruiser Posted November 27, 2015 Author #65 Share Posted November 27, 2015 Russian Rolls...... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Colo Cruiser Posted November 27, 2015 Author #66 Share Posted November 27, 2015 A Morgan...... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Colo Cruiser Posted November 27, 2015 Author #67 Share Posted November 27, 2015 (edited) Queen Victoria..... Back in Cannes...... Sailaway libation!! Edited November 27, 2015 by Colo Cruiser Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mom33 Posted November 27, 2015 #68 Share Posted November 27, 2015 Thanks for posting the pictures. Many memories and some new scenes that we haven't experienced yet. Hope to get to Nice and Monaco one day. Your furniture on the balcony looked very comfortable. Was this only available in the suite or did the regular balconies also have the padded chairs? :) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
notentirelynormal Posted November 27, 2015 #69 Share Posted November 27, 2015 (edited) This next stop was a small town perched on the side of a mountain overlooking the ocean. I can't remember the name or the dates that it was established but it was beautiful! There were a couple of high end hotels built right into the rock. Maybe someone will recognize something and chime in. Ha! I had the same blurb that you posted then I saw you figured it out. Lovely people there. We talked to one young guy who lived there. He said at times it got a little lonely since it was so remote and he loved talking to the tourists that stopped by and learning about them. The guy was from the US if I remember correctly. I can tell you that using a handicap placard was made the trip a lot better. We were able to drive up closer to monuments and treasures. We were taken to the top of the hill for Eze and were able to get picked up right at the front door of the casino. At first the guards waved our guide off (she didn't own a $500,000 car) but once she very frenchish pointed out that we had the placard the guards ran down to the car, opened the door and helped us in. Then we were able to drive up to the palace. Edited November 27, 2015 by notentirelynormal Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest arowe6 Posted November 27, 2015 #70 Share Posted November 27, 2015 Keith can I sneak into your luggage on your next cruise? I don't take up a lot of space and I'm a really good bartender. -Andrew :) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Colo Cruiser Posted November 27, 2015 Author #71 Share Posted November 27, 2015 Arriving the next morning to the island of Corsica, France (Ajaccio)...... It looked a little stormy, but the worst was over and it cleared nicely. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Colo Cruiser Posted November 27, 2015 Author #72 Share Posted November 27, 2015 But first breakfast in Sabatini's, enjoy it while you can Sabatini's will soon be gone..... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Colo Cruiser Posted November 27, 2015 Author #73 Share Posted November 27, 2015 Keith can I sneak into your luggage on your next cruise? I don't take up a lot of space and I'm a really good bartender. -Andrew :) For sure Andrew, that means I can leave the blender home!! :D Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Colo Cruiser Posted November 27, 2015 Author #74 Share Posted November 27, 2015 Thanks for posting the pictures. Many memories and some new scenes that we haven't experienced yet. Hope to get to Nice and Monaco one day. Your furniture on the balcony looked very comfortable. Was this only available in the suite or did the regular balconies also have the padded chairs? :) Somebody said it was old Sanctuary stuff? Not sure. No I think this was suites only. :( Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Colo Cruiser Posted November 27, 2015 Author #75 Share Posted November 27, 2015 Ha! I had the same blurb that you posted then I saw you figured it out. Lovely people there. We talked to one young guy who lived there. He said at times it got a little lonely since it was so remote and he loved talking to the tourists that stopped by and learning about them. The guy was from the US if I remember correctly. I can tell you that using a handicap placard was made the trip a lot better. We were able to drive up closer to monuments and treasures. We were taken to the top of the hill for Eze and were able to get picked up right at the front door of the casino. At first the guards waved our guide off (she didn't own a $500,000 car) but once she very frenchish pointed out that we had the placard the guards ran down to the car, opened the door and helped us in. Then we were able to drive up to the palace. Nice! :) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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