La Mesa Momma Posted April 26, 2008 #1 Share Posted April 26, 2008 We are going to be stopping at Monte Carlo in June for a full day on our Med cruise on the Pacific Princess. Does anyone know how far Eze is from the port? I am wondering if we can get a cab to Eze and what that might cost (for the ride, a couple hours in Eze, and the ride back to town). The ship tour wants a lot of money for a 3.5 hour "walking tour" of Eze which includes an hour of shopping time. From what I have read- Eze deserves more time to explore and enjoy. Any thoughts or advice? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NAJNLA Posted April 26, 2008 #2 Share Posted April 26, 2008 We are going to be stopping at Monte Carlo in June for a full day on our Med cruise on the Pacific Princess.Does anyone know how far Eze is from the port? I am wondering if we can get a cab to Eze and what that might cost (for the ride, a couple hours in Eze, and the ride back to town). The ship tour wants a lot of money for a 3.5 hour "walking tour" of Eze which includes an hour of shopping time. From what I have read- Eze deserves more time to explore and enjoy. Any thoughts or advice? I paraphrased the following from other posts and copied it into our itinerary: "If we have some extra time, we might want to go to Eze, a little French medieval walled village that looks like a movie set on the edge of a cliff about 5 miles west of Monaco. To get to the bus for Eze, walk north through the garden across the street from the Casino to a busy street with a large Tourist Information office where you can get your passport stamped with a souvenir Monaco visa stamp. Get a schedule for the buses and then go across the street from the Tourist Info office and walk up to the next street to the bus stop to catch the next bus. There are reportedly spectacular views from the Exotic Garden in Eze…. 5 euros to tour.... the garden itself is very interesting, but the views are the highlight." Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ste. Michelle Posted April 26, 2008 #3 Share Posted April 26, 2008 How would one get from Nice to Eze? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Susan-M Posted April 26, 2008 #4 Share Posted April 26, 2008 Getting to Eze Village from Nice or Monte Carlo is easy (and inexpensive) by bus. Take Bus #112: http://www.eze-riviera.com/emotions/deplacement/ang/bus.htm Keep a schedule with you to plan your return trip. Also a good idea to have euro coins or small bills for the bus fare (rather than asking the driver for change for a 10 or 20 euro bill.) We went from Villefranche to Eze which requires a transfer (from bus 100 to 83), but still quite easy if you have bus schedules. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ste. Michelle Posted April 26, 2008 #5 Share Posted April 26, 2008 Getting to Eze Village from Nice or Monte Carlo is easy (and inexpensive) by bus. Take Bus #112: http://www.eze-riviera.com/emotions/deplacement/ang/bus.htmKeep a schedule with you to plan your return trip. Also a good idea to have euro coins or small bills for the bus fare (rather than asking the driver for change for a 10 or 20 euro bill.) We went from Villefranche to Eze which requires a transfer (from bus 100 to 83), but still quite easy if you have bus schedules. Perfect!! Thank you!:) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare TLCOhio Posted April 26, 2008 #6 Share Posted April 26, 2008 We rate the old village of Eze, along the coast between Nice and Monaco, as close to Heaven and perfection as you can find on this earth. It hangs up in the mountains above the water and crowds. It's wonderful to visit. Great, great views! Totally charming! Have lunch there at one of the two great eating places and feel like you're sitting on the edge of paradise! Whether the ship tour is worth the price is hard for me to rate. THANKS to those who have given the other options for getting there! Enjoy Eze, if possible. I just wanted to give testimony that it is worth the trip! Terry in Ohio Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Susan-M Posted April 26, 2008 #7 Share Posted April 26, 2008 Ste. M ... you're welcome... enjoy your day there.:) Just another suggestion....the Exotic Garden was the highlight of our visit to Eze.... amazing views of the coast and nice plants/sculptures. Lots of cacti in the garden. It's at the very top of the village...there is a charge, but worth it if you have 45 minutes or so to spend there. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mountainmare Posted April 26, 2008 #8 Share Posted April 26, 2008 Once again I'll second SusanM about the garden--it is magical. When we were there we found that there is a discount for groups of ten (I think it was ten). There was a German tour group trying to get groups of ten together--we just joined them and saved 50%!!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
La Mesa Momma Posted April 27, 2008 Author #9 Share Posted April 27, 2008 Thanks everyone- sounds great! I am iffy about the buses because one in our group of 4 is disabled and can't do too much walking. So I am in hopes that we can catch a cab- does anyone know if there will be cabs at the port??? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NYCeb Posted April 30, 2008 #10 Share Posted April 30, 2008 What is the best way to plan the day in Monaco and Eze? Train to Monaco and goto Eze mid-day? Also, are there different parts of Eze? What is worth seeing in each? Thank you! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Susan-M Posted April 30, 2008 #11 Share Posted April 30, 2008 We decided to do Eze first as we felt it would be easier to return to Villefranche from Monte Carlo. From V.F. we took bus #100 to Eze bord du Mer, then transferred to bus #83 up to Eze Village - one fare from V.F. (schedules are posted in a link above.) After spending an hour and a half in Eze, we took bus #112 to Monte Carlo, spent a few hours there and headed back on the train to Villefranche. It was a great day & lots to see in both places. Our travel costs for buses and train were approx. €6 each. If you do go by bus and/or train, be sure to have schedules with you. http://www.eze-riviera.com/village/ang/welcome_village.html http://www.frommers.com/destinations/monaco/0149010001.html Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mountainmare Posted April 30, 2008 #12 Share Posted April 30, 2008 La Mesa Momma--- I suggest that you look at the links above and see what Eze looks like out of consideration of your friend with walking problems. The walking is on narrow uneven surfaces that involve hills and steps. This is not to say that you should skip Eze, but it is something you should know. A cab will only get you to the outside of the village. Also I think that the price for the garden has gone up to more than 5 euro, but I'm not sure. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
La Mesa Momma Posted May 1, 2008 Author #13 Share Posted May 1, 2008 Thanks guys- The links were great! I am NOT missing out on Eze for sure- it looks like my kind of village! I will be sure that my friends know what they are in for- and they can decide whether they can "hack it" or not. Can't wait to be there! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TMR Posted May 12, 2008 #14 Share Posted May 12, 2008 Our ship will be stopping in Cannes and we have a full day there. 7:00 am -6pm. How would we go about getting to Eze from there? It sounds wonderful and the hills and steps etc. not a problem for us. Should we first head to Monte Carlo and then get the bus from there? We prefer to do things on our own if we can, what is the best way to get to Monte Carlo/Monaco from Cannes? Thanks to everyone for such amazing advice! We only just booked this cruise about 2 weeks ago and I am overwhelmed with all the choices! Thanks! Marguerite Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
samscruiser Posted May 12, 2008 #15 Share Posted May 12, 2008 Monaco/Monte Carlo easy by train from Cannes. After you get off the tender, walk towards the large bandstand (turn to your right). After you pass the bandstand, turn left at next street. Walk 2-3 blocks and you'll see the train tracks; if your not right at the train station, you'll easily see it. Most of the trip goes along the Riveria cost, which is quite overated compared to most US beach areas. I believe there is a Eze train stop, but quite a bit of a walk from the stop. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NYCeb Posted May 13, 2008 #16 Share Posted May 13, 2008 We decided to do Eze first as we felt it would be easier to return to Villefranche from Monte Carlo. From V.F. we took bus #100 to Eze bord du Mer, then transferred to bus #83 up to Eze Village - one fare from V.F. (schedules are posted in a link above.) After spending an hour and a half in Eze, we took bus #112 to Monte Carlo, spent a few hours there and headed back on the train to Villefranche. It was a great day & lots to see in both places. Our travel costs for buses and train were approx. €6 each. If you do go by bus and/or train, be sure to have schedules with you. http://www.eze-riviera.com/village/ang/welcome_village.html http://www.frommers.com/destinations/monaco/0149010001.html How long did the Eze trip take (w/bus transfer and all). Is there another way to get to Eze from Villefranche on one bus? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Susan-M Posted May 13, 2008 #17 Share Posted May 13, 2008 How long did the Eze trip take (w/bus transfer and all). Is there another way to get to Eze from Villefranche on one bus? 10:37 a.m. bus #100 from Villefranche (Octroi stop) 11:10 bus #83 at Eze Bord du Mer 11:30 arrival in Eze Village The only direct bus is on #112, but that travels on a higher road (middle Corniche?) and I'm not sure how you would get up there? Another option is going to Nice on #100 and then taking #112 or #83 to Eze Village. Here's a link to tripadvisor where you'll see threads on this topic and hopefully some helpful advice: http://www.tripadvisor.com/ShowForum-g187246-Villefranche_sur_Mer_French_Riviera_Cote_d_Azur_Provence.html I noticed that someone posting there mentions #81 from Nice, but I don't think it goes to Eze. Best to check the schedules on: http://www.lignedazur.com/horaires_ligne/index.asp?rub_code=6 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Susan-M Posted May 13, 2008 #18 Share Posted May 13, 2008 NYCeb: further to my post above, this is a map of V.F. showing bus stops. #100 runs along the lower (yellow) road, and #112 along the next one up. There is a path up to the higher road, but I imagine it's quite a hike as you are heading uphill. To get from the port to the stop for bus #100 was about a 10-15 minute walk. It's the stop by the green (park) area where TI office is ... to the left of the port, where you see the two bus stops.http://www.villefranche-sur-mer.com/pages/plan/planville.html Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Susan-M Posted May 16, 2008 #19 Share Posted May 16, 2008 Another option is going to Nice on #100 and then taking #112 or #83 to Eze Village. A correction to my post above .... #112 and #82 link Nice & Eze, not #83. Sorry for any confusion.:o Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bennybear Posted June 24, 2008 #20 Share Posted June 24, 2008 Thanks for the info, does anyone know what a taxi would cost from Monte Carlo to Eze? How do you find out for sure where you dock, I have heard Monaco and Ville Franche? Has anyone been to the Villa Rothschild near Cap Ferrat? Is it worth seeing as well. We have been to Nice and Monaco before. We are also trying to decide between St Paul and Eze. Thanks, Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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