Italian market, Eze and La Turbie

Why take this excursion?

Cette excursion à travers des villages uniques de la French Riviera vous permet de visiter des places emblématiques de la Côte d’Azur. Vous allez par exemple découvrir l’église Notre Dame de l’Assomption d’Eze qui est classée au titre des monuments historiques depuis 1984.

It is also an opportunity to stroll through the cobblestone streets and stone-fronted houses so typical of the Côte d'Azur. Taste the authentic charm of these villages which have existed for centuries and which have nothing to envy of towns likeSt. Tropez!

This 10-hour excursion is also the time to enjoy a car trip on the Côte d'Azur without worrying about parking for each stopover or the paths to take to get to this or that place. This guided and transported tour is an opportunity to simply savor the discoveries.

Also choose this excursion which crosses the southern coast of France starting from the Italian Market to reach La Turbie to discover the culinary culture of the villages located on this route. You will enjoy tasting various specialties concocted with local products between land and sea.

What will you discover during this visit?

This visit begins with the Italian Market of Beaulieu-sur-Mer. You will discover the products of small Italian producers on this market. You will notice during the visit that the prices are reasonable, the products are fresh and authentic, and the layout of each display is well ordered. You will find many collectible souvenir artifacts at the Italian Market.

Then, you will make a stop in the rural commune of Eze. Eze is a witness to the medieval past of the Côte d'Azur. The village transports you into exciting stories of the past with its church, chapels, castles and museums. The alleys, the facades of the houses and the ruins of ancient buildings complete these stories for an immersive visit. It is a must-see destination for history buffs.

La Turbie finalizes this route. This French commune shares its territory with Monaco. It is a place as rich in history as the village of Eze. Your visit to La Turbie allows you to admire the majestic Trophée des Alpes. It is one of the most beautiful monuments on the French Riviera. You will also have a beautiful view of Monaco by reaching the La Turbie viewpoint. It's a nice way todiscover Monacoon a typical Mediterranean panorama.

What do you gain by doing this journey?

All the itineraries on the French Riviera are worth the detour for the beautiful view between land and sea. Then, these routes take you to discover towns and villages that tell the storythe history of the Côte d'Azur over several centurieswhile immersing yourself in the preppy atmosphere of the modern Mediterranean. You get the best of both worlds with every visit.

This route in particular is interesting for its duration of 10 hours. The route to be covered takes an average of 1h30 if you don't stop along the way. In this sense,you will have enough timefor sightseeing. You will have a day to visit a beautiful part of Nice, the village of Eze with its exotic garden, and La Turbie.

In addition to allowing you to escape along a road with breathtaking scenery, this excursion has acultural dimensionvery interesting. You will learn several historical facts through castles, squares, alleys, and various tourist sites during this journey. Your guide will provide you with all the essential and specific information on the heritage and historical monuments that you will visit.

Thereculinary discoveryis another highlight of this escape to the French Riviera. The stops will allow you to sit at a few local tables. You will taste several dishes and various drinks typical of these three visiting areas to refresh yourself, but also to discover the flavors of the country.

Leaving from the Italian Market to reach La Turbie, you have the opportunity to cross several paths leading to places where nature is completely in bloom. In addition to discovering the history and culture of the country, you will also make abotanical discovery. If you love plants and enjoy the great outdoors, this course is for you.

Then, this journey tells youthe passage of certain artists and famous people on the French Riviera. The philosopher Frédéric Nietzsche, for example, stayed in Eze. The painter Pablo Picasso is also one of the personalities who loved this part of the Côte d'Azur. Simply discover the authentic atmosphere of the region to understand the reason that pushed and still pushes well-known faces to visit there.

Of course, you will meet charming people who have hearts as warm as the country during this journey. The inhabitants of the southern coast of France have a good sense of welcome. Your trip will be marked by memorable encounters. Whether in restaurants or on historic sites or even in shops and in famous squares, you will feel thehuman dimensionde cette visite sur la French Riviera.

Le Marché Italien, votre première halte

The Nice Italian Market is held in Beaulieu-sur-mer every first Saturday of the month. Start your day at the Italian market to buy authentic products. Producers and traders from Italy meet here every month to offerfresh products, but also fashion itemsto tourists and residents of the region. It is an opportunity to acquire typical Italian products, but also a reason to support the producers and merchants who come there to support their activities.

This market takes place all year round and is usually held atMarinoni square. Le marché n’est annulé qu’en cas de mauvais temps. Aussi, les marchands et producteurs habitués sont toujours présents sauf en cas d’empêchement personnel. Il n’y a pas de prix d’entrée pour l’événement, le visiteur est libre de sillonner les étalages pour découvrir les marchandises, déguster certains produits alimentaires, essayer des artefacts ou des habits et faire des achats.

You will find at the Italian marketthe authenticity of Italian wine and cheese. A few food kiosks as well as merchants offer you these two delicacies to treat you to during your visit. You will be able to taste Italian wine and cheese on site, and you can also bring some to the hotel and home. Of course, this is not the only culinary experience to be had at the Italian market. Chefs also come there to offer succulent Italian specialties that will delight your taste buds.

Visiting the Italian market is also a great opportunity todiscover Italian leather and clothing. Italian fashion has a chic and precious character. All Italian clothing manufacturing carries this label of chic and precious, even when it comes to creations from small manufacturers. Take advantage of your visit to the Italian market to buy an authentic piece of clothing or accessory.

The strengths of the Italian market

The Italian market is held on a large square giving each producer and merchant the possibility of havingstands well spaced from each other. You have enough space to wander around even when the market is crowded during peak hours. On market day, tourists and locals flock to Beaulieu-sur-mer in droves.

The Italian market is an opportunity to discover more than oneinteresting promotional offer, whether on perfumes, cosmetics, clothing or even food products. You will have the opportunity to purchase items of guaranteed authenticity at the most attractive prices while browsing this market.

Doing the Italian market isdiscover part of Italywithout having to go there. Yes, you don't have to visit Italy to find Italian products that reflect the country's history.

Ce ne sont là que quelques points pour vous énoncer l’avantage d’assister au marché italien. Le jour de votre visite, vous trouverez davantage de points forts sur cet événement.

La Turbie : découvrir des vestiges du passé romain de la région

La Turbie is a village perched above the sea that you will reach bythe famous Via Julia Augusta. The village was built around the Trophée d'Auguste, one of the most remarkable monuments on the Côte d'Azur.

La Turbie has several hiking trails that nature and history lovers take during dedicated visits. Even if you are not going to spend the whole day in this village, know that you will have the opportunity to see the most important parts of the place. You can also enjoy the view which distinguishes the village from other parts of the Côte d'Azur.

The village has an entrance onthe Grande Corniche park. This large park of more than 650 ha extends into neighboring villages including Eze and La Trinité. From La Turbie, you will explore the park via the La Forna circuit and its tunnel. You will also have a panoramic view of the Mercantour.

In the list of historic places to discover in La Turbie, we can mentionSaint Michel church, the Edward Tuck Museum, and the different parts of the village which bear witness to the medieval past of La Turbie. This village perched at the top of the Mediterranean has centuries of history to tell you.

Apart from visiting tourist places and places, La Turbie simply invites you to relax on the rocks and green paths. Stop for a few minutes to admire the beauty of nature on this side of the French Riviera.

Monuments and places to see in La Turbie

The Trophée d'Auguste is certainly the first place to see in La Turbie. This antique trophy is one of the only ones of its kind still found in France today. It was builtto honor the victory of Emperor Augustus sur le peuple des Alpes en l’an 6 avant Jésus-Christ. Ce monument très imposant fait 35 mètres de haut. Bien entendu, il ne reste plus que des ruines de ce magnifique Trophée actuellement.

The Saint-Michel church is another important monument to discover on site. This church has baroque architecture typical of Nice. This heritage stands out by its different partsbuilt with stones from the ruin of the Trophée d'Auguste. It is a true architectural phenomenon of which only its architect holds the secret of its construction. This magnificent church has an old onion bell tower whose authenticity is beyond question.

A travers le village, vous allez découvrir d’autres monuments historiques impressionnants. On peut entre autres citer les portails qui empêchaient les envahisseurs de pénétrer dans la forteresse de jadis.

Eze: fortified village with 3 cornices

Eze est un lieu fortifié qui se trouve à peine 4 km de la Turbie. On y retrouve la double porte fortifiée pour entrer à l’intérieur du village. Les ruelles d’Eze sont pour la majorité des montées. Préparez-vous à faire de l’exercice physique pendant la visite. Eze is done on foot, it is impossible to visit the most beautiful places in the village by car. In any case, Eze has several fountains between its streets so that visitors can drink during a break.

Among the places to find in Eze, we can cite: Nietzsche's path, the exotic garden, the gardens of the Château de la Chèvre d'Or, and the Fragonard perfumery. The Fragonard perfume factory is free to visit and gives you the opportunity to learn the art of perfume making from A to Z.

Highlights of Eze’s visit

Sur chacune des trois corniches d’Eze, vous avez une belle vue sur la mer. C’est le premier avantage de cette visite. Ensuite, cette visite vous fait découvrir toutes les particularités historiques d’Eze avec ses maisons ocre, ses rues étroites, son usine à parfum, savon et cosmétique.

You will also have the opportunity to visitart galleriesin this village. Art is indeed one of the particular heritages of Eze. Then, discover fascinating and rare species of plants in the exotic garden. You will find cacti there among other things!

In short, the three places you will visit on this tour have several surprises in store for you. This route is one of the most interesting to do on the French Riviera for this reason, but also for those who want to discover as many beautiful places as possible on a relatively short circuit.