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This morning we were anchored off Monte Carlo and the morning sun gave us a great golden view.

We have been to Monte Carlo several times so this time elected to do an organised tour to the village of Eze. The village is built high up on a rock and is a maze of narrow streets with medieval houses built close to each other. Being on the top of a mountain means everywhere is up!

Walking to the top was demanding.

However, once there, the view was well worth it.

The village is heavily oriented to tourism with the houses converted to shops but you can still imagine life as it once was.

Of course I found some examples of clocks and clock towers

And an interesting doorway.

I also found a large mural although this was on the ground not on a wall.

At the very top of the mountain, after World War 2, a botanical garden was established as a sign of renewal. The garden contains many species of succulents, cacti, agaves, aloes, and other exotic plants, and of course an amazing view.

After visiting the village we visited the Galimard Perfume Factory which is close by. We had an interesting presentation on the manufacture of perfumes and then tested some.

Chemistry on a grand scale.