Chateau de la Chevre d'Or
An eagle's nest of a hotel in a medieval hilltop village, made for an intimate Riviera wedding with the whole coast at your feet.
Chateau de la Chevre d'Or is woven into the stone village of Eze, perched on a limestone peak between Nice and Monaco. A Relais and Chateaux hotel with a double Michelin starred restaurant, it offers terraced gardens, a clutch of rooms across the village and views that run the length of the Cote d'Azur. For couples who want the glamour of the Riviera in a small, jewel like setting, it is hard to beat.
The honest counsel is that this is a venue for an intimate wedding, not a large one. Capacity is modest, the village is pedestrian and reached by stepped lanes, and that is precisely the trade for the setting. Marry here for a refined celebration of a smaller circle, with food and views at the very top of the region, and plan it with someone who knows how an event works in a living village.
Eze is one of the most photographed villages on the Cote d'Azur, a cluster of medieval stone houses on a peak high above the sea, halfway between Nice and Monaco. The Chevre d'Or is not a single building but a hotel spread through the village, with terraces and gardens that step down the rock face and a bar and restaurants looking out over the Mediterranean. On a clear evening the view runs from Cap Ferrat toward the Italian coast.
For a wedding, the appeal is a ceremony with sea views, a cocktail on a terrace and a dinner in one of the celebrated restaurants, all on a scale that keeps the day personal. Rooms across the village house a core party, with the wider list staying along the coast in Nice, Beaulieu and Cap Ferrat.
A wedding in a hilltop village rewards a planner who knows the access, the timings and the suppliers of the Cote d'Azur. We will introduce one who works the Riviera every season.
View planner directoryThe practical things, told plainly.
What it costs
Pricing is on application and set per event. As an indicative May 2026 guide, an intimate wedding here with the restaurants, terraces and a stay sits firmly in the premium Riviera bracket, a high five figure to six figure commitment in euros depending on numbers and the dining you choose. Treat that as a range to confirm directly with the hotel.
The legal bit
A legally binding civil marriage in France generally requires a residency period in the commune, so most international couples marry legally at home and hold a symbolic ceremony at the venue. A planner will confirm the current rules for your nationality.
Capacity in practice
This is a venue for an intimate wedding, with terraces and restaurants that suit smaller numbers rather than a large reception. Confirm the right figure for the spaces you take with the hotel, and build your guest list to match.
When to marry here
May, June and September give warm, settled evenings with the long coastal views at their best. July and August are hot and the Riviera is at its busiest, so the shoulder months reward couples who can be flexible.
Ask about Chevre d'Or.
We will check availability for your date, share a realistic all in cost and introduce the planner who knows the village best. We reply within two business days and it costs you nothing.
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How many guests can the Chevre d'Or host?
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This is a venue for an intimate wedding. The terraces and restaurants suit smaller numbers, with a celebration of up to around 80 typical depending on the spaces you take. Confirm the exact figure for your plan with the hotel.
Where exactly is the venue?
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It is set in the medieval village of Eze, on a peak between Nice and Monaco, around 30 minutes from Nice airport. The hotel is spread through the village, with terraces and restaurants looking out over the Mediterranean.
Is the food really Michelin starred?
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Yes. The hotel's flagship restaurant, La Chevre d'Or, holds two Michelin stars, which is part of what places this among the most refined dining settings for a wedding on the Cote d'Azur.
Is the village hard to reach for guests?
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Eze is a pedestrian hilltop village reached by stepped lanes, so guests park below and walk up. Arrange transfers and offer help to anyone who finds the climb difficult, and the setting more than repays the effort.
Photography is licensed stock from Unsplash, shown to evoke the setting. It does not depict the venue itself.
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