Jardin Exotique d’Èze

Èze, France, France

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Jardin Exotique d’Èze, also known as the Jardin botanique d’Èze, is a botanical garden perched about 429 meters above the Mediterranean Sea in the hilltop village of Èze on the French Riviera, roughly ten kilometers from Nice.

It sits on the steep, rocky slope of a former medieval fortress, with terraced paths and panoramic views that stretch from the sea almost to Saint‑Tropez and, on clear days, to the island of Corsica. The garden specializes in succulents and cacti from around the world, including striking species like organ‑pipe cactus, silver barrel cactus, various agaves, aloes, and echeverias, arranged along a curated botanical trail that also weaves in a small Mediterranean garden with fountains, grottes, and a quieter “Zen” area overlooking the sea.