Menton

Pop.: 29,266

The Department of Alpes Maritimes

Situated at the extreme south east of France, Menton is all at once a city of gardens, a seaport, and a beach resort.

It has won the competition for the best city of flowers in France five different times.

Two marinas, the old port and the beaches are all there to help you enjoy the sea.
Every year Menton is the stage for an immense celebration and invites you to be a part of the famous Lemon Festival during 3 weeks from February to March. From the golden citrus parade of floats to the giant citrus decorations in the Biovès gardens. Magnificent floats will parade along the "Promenade du Soleil" on the sea front, on the three consecutive Sundays during the Lemon Festival.
The music will be set by the Brazilian bands, folkloric groups, dance and majorette troops marching and laying between the floats. Don't miss the two Evening Parades...Once again the show promises to be spectacular!

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What to see:

Guided visits to the old city
which include fabulous staircases,
beach stone mosaics, trompe l'oeil, ceramic murals,
18th and 39th c. houses, the Place aux Herbes...

St. Michel Church,
the Chapels of the Penitents Noirs and the Penitents Blancs,
Beaux Arts Museum in the Palais Carnoles,
Modern Art Galery in the Palais de L'Europe,
Jean Cocteau Museum.
The Jean Cocteau Wedding Room.
The Museum of regional prehistory.
The eco museum of La Forge.
Garden : Serre de la Madone

Activities:

Casino, discotheques. Theatre, piano bar.
Little sightseeing train. All water sports.

Lodging:

Hotels
Apartment residences
with optional hotel service
Holiday rentals
2 campgrounds.

Neighbouring villages :

Roquebrune- Cap Martin (6 km),
Castellar (6 km), Beausoleil (8 km).