Vista from Eze
by Lainie Wrightson
Title
Vista from Eze
Artist
Lainie Wrightson
Medium
Photograph - Photography
Description
Image taken from the Botanical garden of Eze, France.
Èze is a commune in the Alpes-Maritimes department in southeastern France, not far from the city of Nice. The area surrounding Èze was first populated around 2000 BC as a commune situated near Mount Bastide. The earliest occurrence of the name "Èze" can be found in the maritime books of Antonin as a bay called the St. Laurent of Èze. The area was subsequently occupied by not only the Romans but also the Moors who held the area for approximately 80 years until they were driven out by William of Provence in 973.
By 1388 Èze fell under the jurisdiction of the House of Savoy, who built up the town as a fortified stronghold because of its proximity to Nice. The history of Èze became turbulent several times in the next few centuries as French and Turkish troops seized the village under orders from Hayreddin Barbarossa in 1543, and Louis XIV destroyed the walls surrounding the city in 1706 in the war of the Spanish succession. Finally in April 1860, Eze was designated as part of France by unanimous decision by the people of Eze.
Èze has been described as an “eagle's nest” because of its location overlooking a high cliff 427 metres (1,401 ft) above sea level on the French Mediterranean. It's so high that the light ochre church within (Notre Dame de l’Assomption built in 1764) can be seen from afar. An Egyptian cross inside the church suggests the village's ancient roots, when the Phoenicians erected a temple there to honour the goddess Isis.
Traditionally, the territory of the Principality of Monaco was considered to begin in the Èze village (outskirts of Nice), running along the Mediterranean coast to Menton, on the present Italian border.
Èze, renowned tourist site on the French Riviera, is famous worldwide for the view of the sea from its hill top. Its Jardin botanique d'Èze is known for its collection of cacti and succulents, as well as its panoramic views. Walt Disney spent a significant amount of time in Èze.
The oldest building in the village is the Chapelle de la Sainte Croix and dates back to 1306. Members of the lay order of the White Penitents of Èze, in charge of giving assistance to plague victims, would hold their meetings there. The shape of the bell-turret is an indication that the village once belonged to the Republic of Genoa.
The small medieval village is famous for its beauty and charm. Its many shops, art galleries, hotels and restaurants attract a large number of tourists and honeymooners. As a result Èze has become a "museum village", few local residents live here. From Èze there are gorgeous views of the Mediterranean Sea. - Wikipedia
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Lainie Wrightson
Merci beaucoup to the client from Easton, Maryland for your purchase of "Vista from Eze" I hope you enjoy it as much as I enjoyed taking it:) In gratitude, Lainie
Jenny Rainbow
My favorite point in Europe :-) Did you manage to climb up walking there by the Nietzsche path?? thanks for reminding about this beautiful place, Lainie!
Lainie Wrightson replied:
Jenny, thank for your lovely comment. The Nietzsche path is a beautiful walk up but this time a drive to the Moyenne Corniche and starting there was helping to get a jump on the day and ahead of the tourists:)
EMONA Art
What a marvelous photo and such a beautiful place, Lainie... I've never been there but now I'll surely dream often about this! :) f&v
Lainie Wrightson replied:
Mona, this is definitely a place to dream about ... I hope you see it for real someday soon:)
Bob Orsillo
Awesome perspective Lainie - This is breathtaking! V/F/T/G+
Lainie Wrightson replied:
Bob, thanks for all the support .... so happy you like this image. The southern coast of France is amazingly beautiful and I feel so blessed to see it:):):)
Clotilde Espinosa
US? Wow, I need to travel more in this country...Love it!! F/V.
Lainie Wrightson replied:
Clotilde, no this is France .... but aren't we lucky to be where ever we are to see the beauty of the world? Thanks for commenting:)