Origin and history

The Château d'Èze is a monument located in the commune of Èze, in the Provence-Alpes-Côte d'Azur region. Although its existence is attested, the available sources do not specify its exact construction period or detailed historical evolution. Its strategic location, perched on a rocky spur, suggests a defensive or residential role typical of the medieval fortifications of the area.

The Provence-Alpes-Côte d'Azur region, where Èze is located, has been marked by an ancient human occupation, with villages often organized around strongholds. The castles, such as that of Eze, were generally used as refuges, symbols of seigneurial power or as checkpoints for the channels of communication. Their presence also reflected local social and economic organization, often centred on agriculture, trade and territorial protection.