Monastère de l'Annonciade, Hillside monastery in Menton, France.
The stone monastery stands on an elevated position above Menton, offering views of the Mediterranean Sea and the surrounding French Riviera landscape.
The Annonciade monastery represents part of the Annonciades order established by Saint Jeanne de France, daughter of King Louis XI, in 1464.
The monastery maintains traditional religious practices through daily routines of prayers, meditation sessions, and communal activities that follow strict monastic schedules.
Visitors need to climb numerous steps to reach the monastery, and comfortable walking shoes are necessary for the uphill journey from Menton's center.
The monastery combines French and Italian architectural elements, reflecting its position near the Franco-Italian border in the Maritime Alps region.
Location: Menton
GPS coordinates: 43.78360,7.48921
Latest update: June 23, 2025 11:10
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.
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Ancien hôtel Riviera de Menton
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Jardin Serre de la Madone
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Hôtel Winter Palace
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Chapelle de l'Immaculée-Conception de Menton
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Arboretum du Sarroudier
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Immeuble Glena
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Serre de la Madone
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Jardins Biovès
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Musée de préhistoire régionale
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Casino Barrière de Menton
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Synagogue de Menton
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Chapelle Saint-Christophe de Menton
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