Resort Description
Menton is the major Art and History town on the Côte d’Azur. It is renowned for its subtropical microclimate and exceptional gardens.
To be seen: the Archangel Michael Basilica square, the "Chapelle des Pénitents Blancs" and the "Cimetière du Vieux-Château".
Museums: Fine Arts Museum - Palais Carnolès, Cocteau Museum, Regional Prehistoric Museum, Contemporary Art Gallery - Palais de l’Europe, the Forge Eco-museum and Menton Earthenware.
Theatres:"Théâtre Francis-Palmero" and the "Lavoir-Théâtre".
The municipal "Old Harbour" at the foot of the old town dominated by the Archangel Michael basilica, and the Garavan harbour, one of the oldest harbours on the Côte d’Azur.
The surrounding area
The Menton Riviera comprises 5 municipalities:
Castellar offers an extraordinary view of the sea.
Sainte-Agnès, 10 km from Menton: medieval streets, craftsmen’s workshops and artists’ studios, the feudal castle remains and the Maginot Line Fort.
Roquebrune-Cap-Martin, a medieval village.
Gorbi: "Château des Comtes Alziari", chapels, washing-place and baker’s oven.
Castillon: traditional and contemporary architecture.
Resort Fêtes and events
June :
- Garden Month (outstanding tours of Menton's gardens throughout the month)
July :
- "Soirées Musicales de l’Annonciade".
- Menton Meeting for Peace (symposium).
- "Rencontres de Danse Contemporaine" (subject to change).
- "Ma Ville est Tango" (street activities, dance, tango lessons, contest, etc.)
August :
- Menton Music Festival "Riviera Jazz Festival" (subject to change).
- Go-Kart Grand Prix (race)
September :
- Mediterannean Garden Days (plant exhibition, tours of exceptional gardens, etc.)
October :
- Menton Symposia (conference-debates, dédications, etc.)
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