Promenade du Soleil, Waterfront promenade in Menton, France
The Promenade du Soleil extends for two kilometers along the Mediterranean coast, connecting the Quartier de la Madone to the Old Town of Menton.
During the late nineteenth century, the promenade became a central attraction for Russian and Anglo-Saxon visitors seeking the benefits of climate tourism.
The monumental facades of historic palaces line the promenade, accompanied by Mediterranean plants including yuccas, euphorbias, and palm trees.
The promenade provides direct access to numerous cafes, restaurants with outdoor seating, and beaches within 300 meters of the walking path.
The location marks the last French coastal point before the Italian border, offering views of both French and Italian architectural influences in the surroundings.
Location: Menton
GPS coordinates: 43.77494,7.50816
Latest update: September 19, 2025 23:11
Menton occupies a notable position on the French Riviera, a few kilometers from the Italian border, where the Maritime Alps descend into the Mediterranean Sea. This unique geographical location has shaped a town with a dual character, where French and Italian architectural influences blend naturally. Visitors can explore botanical gardens like Val Rahmeh and Serre de la Madone, religious sites such as the Basilica of Saint Michael Archangel and the Chapel of the White Penitents, as well as museums dedicated to art and local history. The waterfront is organized around the Menton Garavan Port, beaches, and the Promenade du Soleil which runs along the coast. Cultural heritage can be found particularly at the Jean Cocteau Museum Collection Séverin Wunderman, housed in a modern building by the water, and at the Palais Carnolès, a former summer residence of Monaco’s princes transformed into an art museum. The Halles Market offers regional products and local specialties each morning, while the Old Castle Cemetery perched on the heights provides an expansive view of the bay and reflects the city’s history through its 19th-century funerary monuments.
Basilique Saint-Michel-Archange
244 m
Jean Cocteau Museum
191 m
Marché Couvert
167 m
Jardin botanique exotique de Menton
1.1 km
Bastion Museum
31 m
Marché couvert de Menton
120 m
Russian chapel in the cimetière du Vieux-Château
377 m
Chapelle de l'Immaculée-Conception de Menton
287 m
Temple de l'église protestante unie de France de Menton
392 m
Hôtel d'Adhémar de Lantagnac
155 m
Chapelle Saint-Jacques de Menton
936 m
Villa Les Mouettes
351 m
Hôtel Pretti, Menton
280 m
Immeuble Glena
289 m
Jean Cocteau Museum - Severin Wunderman Collection
180 m
Jardins Biovès
850 m
Musée de préhistoire régionale
439 m
Casino Barrière de Menton
784 m
Église du Sacré-Cœur de Menton
1 km
Chapelle des Pénitents Noirs
229 m
Salle des Mariages Jean Cocteau
425 m
Musée de préhistoire Stanislas Bonfils
445 m
Plage des Sablettes
401 m
Chapelle Saint-Roch de Menton
592 m
Église anglicane Saint-John's de Menton
861 m
Immeuble de la rue de la Marne
467 m
Chapelle Sainte-Anne de Garavan
810 m
Chapelle Saint-Christophe de Menton
562 mReviews
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