Livability scores

• Walkability 17 / 20
• Rail Connectivity 9 / 15
• Public Transit 7 / 10
• Affordability 7 / 15
• Safety 8 / 10
• Air Quality 9 / 10
• Quality Of Life 9 / 10
• Food Culture 4 / 5
• Car Free Practicality 8 / 5

Food guide

u00c8ze’s food culture reflects the wider French Riviera: **Mediterranean, Provençal, and Niçoise** influences with abundant seafood, olive oil, and vegetables. Though small, the hilltop village and u00c8ze-sur-Mer offer everything from casual cafés and markets to Michelin-starred fine dining overlooking the coast.

Signature dishes

• Salade NiçoiseClassic Riviera salad with tomatoes, eggs, tuna or anchovies, olives, and olive oil dressing, widely served in u00c8ze.
• BouillabaisseTraditional Mediterranean fish soup with assorted local fish, shellfish, and aromatic herbs, served with rouille and bread.
• RatatouilleProvençal vegetable stew of eggplant, zucchini, peppers, onions, and tomatoes, often a side or light main.
• SoccaLocal street-food style chickpea pancake, thin, crisp at the edges, and eaten hot with pepper.
• PissaladièreThick tart or flatbread topped with caramelized onions, anchovies, and olives, common in bakeries and casual eateries.
• Tarte ProvençaleSavory tart filled with seasonal vegetables and cheese, reflecting Provençal produce-focused cooking.
• Seafood Platters (Plateau de fruits de mer)Assorted fresh Mediterranean seafood, often including shellfish and crustaceans, featured at coastal restaurants in u00c8ze-sur-Mer.
• Tropezienne TartBrioche-style cake filled with light pastry cream, a popular Riviera dessert originating from nearby Saint-Tropez.

Where to eat

• La Chèvre d'Or Michelin-starred fine-dining restaurant in luxury hotelIconic terrace with panoramic Riviera views, serving high-end Mediterranean and Provençal cuisine.
• Château Eza Boutique hotel restaurant (Michelin-starred)Gourmet French and Mediterranean tasting menus with dramatic cliffside sea views in u00c8ze Village.
• Le Nid d’Aigle Traditional Provenu00e7al restaurantPopular hilltop venue for local specialties like bouillabaisse and ratatouille, with views over the coast.
• La Vieille Maison Casual restaurant/bistroLow-key option in u00c8ze-sur-Mer offering simple local fare away from the hilltop crowds.
• Le Cactus Cafu00e9/restaurantRelaxed café for lunch, drinks, and desserts with a scenic outlook over the surroundings.
• Local Sunday Market at Place de la Colette Open-air food and craft marketWeekly village market with cheese, sauces, herbs, and some local gastronomy products.

Markets & food shopping

• Sunday Market at Place de la Colette (Place Charles de Gaulle, u00c8ze Village)
• Friday Market in u00c8ze-sur-Mer (coastal district)
• Local food stalls around Place du Général de Gaulle near the Tourist Office