Fishermen have found the body of an English cyclist floating in the sea off one of the French Riviera ’ s most popular beauty spots , it emerged yesterday . The unnamed man , who was in his 50s and came from Liverpool , was dressed in sports kit including a helmet when he was spotted at Eze , near Nice . The medieval village is situated on a high hill which cascades into the Mediterranean , which is where the man washed up on Saturday . The medieval village of Eze is situated on a high hill which cascades into the Mediterranean , which is where the man washed up on Saturday . ‘ His bike was found nearby , but the reason for his death remains a mystery , ’ said a source from the local prosecutors ’ office . They have opened a preliminary investigation , with judicial police interviewing the fishermen and searching for forensics . The source said an autopsy will be held later this week so as to determine the exact cause of death . No theory for the death – which range from a cycling accident to murder and suicide – has yet been ruled out , the source added . Eze is well known for its sea views , and beautiful gardens , and has become a home to numerous celebrities . Those with a home there include members of the rock band , U2 . The area is always packed with cyclists , including many from the UK who are attracted by the long seaside routes , and the mild climate . The unnamed man was spotted in Eze , near Nice ( pictured ) on the French Riviera .
The unnamed man was in his yesterday and is from Liverpool . He was found dressed in sports kit including a helmet at Eze , near Nice . Medieval village situated on high hill which cascades into Mediterranean .