Menton, Mediterranean coastal town in French Riviera, France
Description
Menton is a coastal town on the French Mediterranean in the Alpes-Maritimes department, near the Italian border. Pastel-colored houses spread along a crescent bay and climb the hillside up to the old quarter.
History
In the 13th century the town belonged to the counts of Ventimiglia and later came under Monaco's rule. In 1860 residents voted to join France and the town became French territory.
Culture
The name Menton comes from the Latin Mons Ottonis and reflects the geography that has long supported citrus cultivation. Today visitors see lemon trees and small gardens throughout the town, which shape daily life for many residents.
Practical
The climate is mild and allows outdoor activities or beach visits on over 330 days a year. The old town is reachable on foot through narrow lanes and steps that lead up to the cemetery and the basilica.
Did you know?
Every February the Lemon Festival presents large sculptures and figures made from lemons and oranges from local gardens. The constructions sometimes weigh several tons and are dismantled at the end, with some fruit distributed to visitors.
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Basilique Saint-Michel-Archange
383 m
Jean Cocteau Museum
241 m
Marché Couvert
258 m
Jardin botanique exotique de Menton
1.2 km
Pont Saint-Ludovic
2.4 km
Les Colombières
1.7 km
Église russe de Menton
1.7 km
Bastion Museum
453 m
Fontana Rosa
1.4 km
Palais Carnolès
1.4 km
Villa Tempe a paia
1.8 km
Cimetière du Vieux Château
379 m
Ancien hôtel Riviera de Menton
1.1 km
Avant-poste de Pont-Saint-Louis
2.4 km
Jardin Serre de la Madone
2.2 km
Koaland
1.3 km
Marché couvert de Menton
308 m
Russian chapel in the cimetière du Vieux-Château
385 mHôtel Winter Palace
956 m
Basilique Saint-Michel-Archange
379 m
Roc d'Ormea
4.4 km
Chapelle de l'Immaculée-Conception de Menton
350 m
Monastère de l'Annonciade
1.4 km
Temple de l'église protestante unie de France de Menton
60 m
Jardin d'agrumes du Palais Carnolès
1.5 km
Le Clos du Peyronnet
2 kmPendimoun rock-shelter
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