Travel guide

Menton

The pearl of France on the border

🗓️ Best time: April–October💰 Mid-Range · ~$150/day📍 France

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About Menton

A sun-drenched, lemon-scented town on the Italian border — pastel Belle Époque villas, exotic gardens, a famous February lemon festival, and a gentle old-world Riviera charm.

⭐ Things to do in Menton

Old town & Basilique Saint-MichelJardin Serre de la MadoneJean Cocteau MuseumLemon Festival (February)Seafront promenadeVal Rahmeh botanical gardenCimetière du Vieux-Château viewBorder walk to Italy

🍽️ What to eat in Menton

Signature local dishes worth seeking out.

Menton lemon tartBarbajuanPichadeSocca

✈️ Know before you go

🚕 Getting around

Walkable; trains along the coast to Monaco and Italy.

💡 Local tip

Menton is minutes from Monaco and the first Italian town of Ventimiglia by train.