Old Town of Menton Must-see
Steep lanes and colourful façades climbing towards the basilica, typical of the Italian Riviera.
See on the map →The last French town before Italy, Menton nurtures a unique microclimate ideal for lemon trees and exotic gardens, blending a colourful old town with the Italian Riviera.
Looking for things to do in Menton, places to visit near Menton or an idea for a day out this weekend? Here is a selection of the finest sights to see, all explorable directly on the interactive map.
Open Menton on the interactive mapSteep lanes and colourful façades climbing towards the basilica, typical of the Italian Riviera.
See on the map →Baroque basilica overlooking the old town from its pebble-paved forecourt, with sea views.
See on the map →Botanical gardens benefiting from Menton's microclimate, including the famous Val Rahmeh garden.
See on the map →Terraced botanical garden created by an English collector, bringing together rare plants from around the world.
See on the map →Hall decorated by Jean Cocteau with allegorical frescoes, a little-known gem at the heart of the town hall.
See on the map →Exotic garden benefiting from Menton's microclimate, a haven for rare tropical and subtropical species.
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