Sightseeing in Menton - what to see. Complete travel guide
Menton is a city located in the heart of France. This is a famous beachside resort, a town of mimosa and hot sun. The main peculiarity of the city is the magnificent gardens, large lemon and orange groves, palm trees and bushes with exotic tropical plants. Mild and humid subtropical climate is perfectly suited for plants, so the largest part of urban neighborhoods is occupied by greenery.
1. The coldest month of the year in Menton is considered to be January meanwhile the hottest one is commonly July. Generally Menton is always interesting to visit despite of the season and … 
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Menton has many original stores delighting customers with a variety of interesting goods and unusual decorations. Le cave Saint-Pierre wine shop features a very original design. Here, a … Open
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During a walk through the port area, Menton's guests will be able to see the most beautiful old fort. This majestic stone structure is perfectly preserved after hundreds of years. You can walk freely through its territory. Not so long ago, the Jean Cocteau Museum was located in the building of the fort, which is now transferred to a nearby separate building. Now the collection of this museum has about a thousand works of the famous artist. Also works of Matisse, Picasso and other famous painters can be seen in the museum.
The Koaland Park is extremely famous among vacationers with children in Menton. It is a small and incredibly comfortable amusement park which has a Ferris wheel, attractions for the youngest … Open
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A real historical landmark is the building in which the city market is located. It was built in 1898. For more than a hundred years in this lovely building built of red brick, local farmers sell their best products. The market sells seasonal vegetables and fruits. Here is the place to go for the most fragrant and sweet oranges and lemons.
Italy has profoundly influenced culinary traditions of Menton. During the tour over historical part of the city travelers will come across numerous cozy bistros. The best one among them is … Open
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In the immediate vicinity of Menton, there are also many interesting excursion sites. Here you can visit the village of Sainte Agnes. It is located in a picturesque mountainous area and is considered one of the most beautiful villages of France. The main historical symbol of the village is the ancient fort, Maginot Sainte Agnes. It is the most high-seaside village in Europe, which is located at an altitude of about 800 meters above sea level. From some streets of the village, a classy view of the coast opens.
Menton is an established place for holding of one of the brightest and most remarkable world holidays being the Lemon Festival. The city is actually a place of birth of the world renowned … Open
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Map of all castles
Survived castles around Menton
♥ Castle 'Château de Roquebrune-Cap-Martin' Alpes-Maritimes, 3.8 km from the center. On the map
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♥ Castle 'Castello d’Appio' Ventimiglia, 6.7 km from the center. On the map
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♥ Castle 'Castello di Dolceacqua' Dolceacqua, 12.6 km from the center. On the map
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♥ Castle 'Château de Lucéram' Alpes-Maritimes, 13 km from the center. On the map
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♥ Castle 'Castello della Lucertola' Apricale, 16.8 km from the center. On the map
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Map of all parks
National and city parks around Menton
♥ Regional Nature Park 'Préalpes d’Azur' , 53 km from the center. On the map
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♥ Regional Nature Park 'Queyras' , 118.8 km from the center. On the map
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Map of all art museums
Art galleries in Menton and around
♥ Art museum 'Musée Matisse' Nice, 19.3 km from the center. On the map
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♥ Art museum 'Musée d art moderne et d art contemporain' Nice, 20 km from the center. On the map
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♥ Art museum 'Musée des Beaux-Arts de Nice' Nice, 22.5 km from the center. On the map
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♥ Art museum 'Musée des Arts Asiatiques' Nice, 26.2 km from the center. On the map
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Sights around Menton from our guide 'Extreme places on Earth'
Balestrino
From the series “The Most Impressive Abandoned Cities on the Planet”
Check on the map: Distance from Menton center - 65.9 km.
There exist a considerable amount of priceless historical attractions. Visitors can see the beautiful St. Andrew church that survived by some miracle after the devastating earthquakes. Beautiful St. George Cathedral which is remained untouched and which is decorated with priceless frescoes of the 15th century. New earthquakes pose a real threat to Balestrino. The risk is high and the unique historical objects may be ruined at any time. …
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Promenade de la Croisette
From the series “The Most Beautiful Waterfronts and Embankments”
Check on the map: Distance from Menton center - 46.2 km.
Tourists come at the promenade to see the celebrities. They usually like to walk along the magnificent promenade. The promenade shines not only in a daytime from the sun and celebrities but also at night. When the sky gets darker, there opens a number of clubs and bars. Celebrities like to spend time in the luxurious club "Le Baoli". Palm Beach Casino is the other place where famous people like to have fun. This casino is situated at the end of the promenade. …
Read further Distance from Menton center - 46.2 km.
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