Menton, Mediterranean coastal town in French Riviera, France
The town extends along a crescent-shaped bay between Cape Martin and the Italian border, with houses in pastel colors climbing up the hillside.
Originally belonging to the counts of Ventimiglia in the 13th century, Menton later came under Monaco's control before joining France in 1860.
The Saint Michel Basilica displays baroque architecture and hosts a chamber music festival every August, attracting musicians from across Europe.
The town features 331 beach days annually with a mild climate, making it suitable for outdoor activities throughout most of the year.
The annual Lemon Festival in February presents large sculptures and displays made entirely from citrus fruits grown in local gardens.
Location: Alpes-Maritimes
Location: arrondissement of Nice
Elevation above the sea: 160 m
Shares border with: Castellar, Castillon, Gorbio, Roquebrune-Cap-Martin, Sainte-Agnès, Ventimiglia
Address: 06500 Menton, France 06500 Menton
Phone: +33492105000
Email: mairie@ville-menton.fr
Website: https://menton.fr
GPS coordinates: 43.77535,7.50292
Latest update: May 28, 2025 15:40
The Provence-Alpes-Côte d'Azur region combines medieval villages, historical fortresses, and natural areas. The region features geological formations like the Demoiselles Coiffées, French Riviera coastal landscapes, and alpine territories. Monasteries, castle ruins, and traditional villages display regional history. Natural landscapes include lavender fields and mountain passes.
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
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
Borrigo
868 m
Koaland
1.3 km
Marché couvert de Menton
308 m
Russian chapel in the cimetière du Vieux-Château
385 m
Hôtel Winter Palace
956 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 km
Hôtel d'Adhémar de Lantagnac
286 m
L'Orangeraie
340 m
Arboretum du Sarroudier
2.2 kmReviews
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