Menton, France

Menton

A pastel old town by the Italian border, famous for its lemons and gardens.

  • All year
  • 2 nights
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Things to do

2 days in Menton

Day 1

  1. MorningWalk up through the pastel old town to the Saint-Michel basilica and the cemetery viewpoint.
  2. AfternoonVisit the Jean Cocteau Museum, then the Val Rahmeh botanical garden.
  3. EveningHave dinner in the old port.

Day 2

Walk over the border into Italy, or visit Monaco.

What to eat

A lemon tart made with famous Menton lemons.

Local tips

Make the most of Menton

Beat the crowds

Calm most of the year. The Lemon Festival in February brings big crowds.

Best photo spot

The pastel old town and the Saint-Michel basilica from the harbour wall.

Getting there

Trains run along the coast from Nice in about 35 minutes.

Don't miss nearby

Monaco, about 15 minutes by train, and the Italian town of Ventimiglia.

Good to know

Menton has a very mild climate, even in winter. The gardens around town are worth a visit.

Secret spots

2 secret spots near Menton

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Plan your visit

Getting to Menton

Getting there

  • Nice-Côte d'Azur Airport (NCE)25 km away
  • Genoa Airport (GOA)130 km away
  • Nice20 km away
  • Genoa135 km away

Reachable by car or public transport; a car gives you more freedom to explore the area. Distances are in a straight line.

At a glance

Best timeAll year
TypeHidden town
Good forCoast, Food
Getting thereCar or public transport
Stay2 nights
CountryFrance

Questions

Menton: good to know

Is Menton worth visiting?

Yes, especially if you like the coast and food. A pastel old town by the Italian border, famous for its lemons and gardens.

How many days do you need in Menton?

Plan 2 nights. Our free 2-day plan above shows how to spend your time.

When is the best time to visit Menton?

You can visit all year. Calm most of the year. The Lemon Festival in February brings big crowds.

How do you get to Menton?

The nearest airport is Nice-Côte d'Azur Airport (NCE), about 25 km away. Trains run along the coast from Nice in about 35 minutes.

What is there to see near Menton?

Nearby hidden places include Èze (12 km), Nice (20 km) and Moustiers-Sainte-Marie (103 km).

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