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Colors of Menton - traditions, festivals, mentality and lifestyle
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 fest. The festival takes place in March and lasts for 15 days. During this period the streets of the city are filled with concert stages and open air cafes, one can meet people dressed in festive costumes and street artists performing the pedestrians their abilities and acting skills right in the streets. Jolly clowns and acrobats, brass bands and bright parades, kids performances and engaging contests fill the city with bright colors and inimitable atmosphere of joy for the entire 15 days.
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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Each year the palace features a great exhibition of orchids which will be of great interest for all bar none travelers and city guests. The territory of the palace features a so called “Lemon Shop” which offers the customers various sweets made of citrus, as well as fresh fruits. The Lemon Festival is unimaginable without walking tours through scenic gardens. The most magnificent green areas are set near the Carnole Palace (Palais Carnolès). The excursions through wild garden greenery are held by the gardeners themselves that makes the tours even more exciting. The festival closes with grand pyrotechnic show in the Bastion bay (la baie du Bastion).
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 … Open
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The beginning of the first autumn month is marked by a unique event called Course de Côte Régionale. Thanks to the length of the track, there is enough space for all spectators to line up along the road and enjoy a good view of the race. The show is the most spectacular and colorful in the region, so many sports enthusiasts are eager to visit it. Grand Prix de Karting is held within the framework of the events, and among other things, there is a special sports program for children from 7 to 10 years old, so that travelers who come with small tourists don't get bored.
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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City tours, excursions and tickets in Menton and surroundings
Reference information
Map of all churches
Cathedrals and basilicas near Menton
♥ Basilique Saint-Michel Archange, Menton, 0.9 km from the center. On the map
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♥ Cathédrale Notre-Dame de L’Immaculée Conception, Monaco-Ville, 8.6 km from the center. On the map
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♥ Église Saint-Michel, Sospel, 11.3 km from the center. On the map
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♥ Sanctuaire national Notre-Dame Auxiliatrice, Nice, 19.4 km from the center. On the map
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♥ Basilique-Cathédrale Sainte-Marie et Sainte-Réparate, Nice, 20.4 km from the center. On the map
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♥ Basilique Notre-Dame de l’Assomption, Nice, 20.8 km from the center. On the map
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♥ Basilica Concattedrale di S. Siro, Sanremo, 22.3 km from the center. On the map
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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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♥ Castle 'Château de Nice' Alpes-Maritimes, 20.3 km from the center. On the map
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♥ Castle 'Château de Antibes' Alpes-Maritimes, 38.5 km from the center. On the map
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Colors of Menton in photos
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Cityguide on traditions, mentality and lifestyle of people in Menton. Learn the best periods to visit Menton to discover its soul - authentic festivals, events and celebrations. We will also reveal the interesting habits, attitude towards the world and to tourists in Menton.
