Eze

Eze may be small, but it is one of Europe’s only authentic Medieval cities built in the Alps. The little village is mainly set on the mountainside leading up to Centenaire Palace and has streets so old and narrow that you can only navigate them on foot. While Eze isn’t overly flashy it has the back alley, old-world feel that keeps its strong Medieval vibe alive. The city is so proud of its Medieval appeal that it has declared itself “Cite Medievale” on all the local town maps and directories. Around everyone's corner and up every stair, it feels like you are entering a secret passageway which is part of the reason Walt Disney permanently rented a hotel room right in the middle of town. Many of the small shops are actually carved into the caves on the mountainside.

You'll get one of the best-elevated ocean vistas in the world while sipping a drink on the patio of the Michelin-starred Chateau Eze. Drinks followed by dinner at the fantasy Mas Provencal Restaurant. It takes the staff 6 hours a day to fill the room with fresh ornamental produce, and it is only open for dinner from Spring through Fall. Even a brief visit to Eze will leave you with a pleasant aftertaste that you will long remember.

Country: France