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Menton
Menton is a coast town on the Cote d'Azur, a few kilometres from the Italian border.
Until the mid 19th century Menton was part of Monaco - it has now reverted to France, apart from three years under Italian rule and one year under German rule during WWII.
It has a fine climate, even compared with the rest of the Cote d'Azur, due to the mountains behind the town that protect it from cold northerly weather.
Menton prides itself above all on its sophistication and its lemon and orange groves - there is a 'lemon festival' in the town at the end of each winter.
As a result the town contains several world-class gardens, such as the Serre de la Madone, the Le Val Rahmeh, the Fontana Rosa, the Maria Serena garden, Les Colombières and the Biovés Gardens. The Parc du Pian focusses on olive trees and has some trees that are 1000 years old.
In the old town the Basilica Saint-Michel and the Chapel of the Black Penitents will both grab your attention, the baroque basilica especially being a highlight of a visit to Menton.
As you would expect of a rich town on the Cote d'Azur there are plenty of sophisticated cafes and bars where you can take refuge from the crowds and the heat and do a bit of people-watching.
In the wedding room at Menton Town Hall there are several murals by Jean Cocteau.
Menton: tourist information, map, travel plans and gites
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PV Holidays, Menton
[Menton] Residence Pierre & Vacances Les Rivages du Parc: Menton is a bustling town all year round; Residence with air-conditioned apartments; It is only 50 m from the beach and is next door to shops
[Menton] Residence Maeva Les Citronniers: Located in the heart of the town centre ; 300 m from the beach ; More than 316 days of sun per year
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Places to visit - Menton
Explore places within about 70 kilometres on a map at Visit Menton.
Some of the closer places are listed below (distances from Menton are approximate and direct - as the crow flies. Only places listed on the france this way site are shown!)
- Monaco Independent Principality at 10 km
- Villefranche-sur-Mer French riviera town at 22 km
- Saorge French Riviera town at 24 km
- Gorbio French Riviera town at 6 km
- La Turbie French Riviera town at 11 km
- Peillon French Riviera town at 13 km
- Sospel French Riviera town at 13 km
- Roquebrune-Cap-Martin French Riviera town at 4 km
- Nice Major Riviera resort at 27 km
- Cap Ferrat French Riviera peninsula at 21 km
Tourist Classifications for Menton
- Listed as "Ville d'Art et Histoire" (ie focus on preserving the town heritage)
- Town is "Ville Fleurie category 4" (ie good attention to gardens and flowers)
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