Menton: Guide, Hotels, Map & Photos
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EUR 52 - 115 Kyriad Menton
 Central in the charming town of Menton, this hotel offers multi-lingual staff and free Wi-Fi Internet access.
Relax in well designed en suite rooms, … MoreEUR 65 - 137 Le Balmoral
 Le Balmoral sits between sea and mountain, in the centre of Menton and 10 minutes from Monaco. It offers a garden overlooking the sea, a solarium and … MoreEUR 35 - 120 Hotel Restaurant De Belgique
 Located close to the station of Menton and 400 metres from the sea, the hotel of Belgique offers comfortable rooms and a restaurant.
All rooms of the… MoreEUR 59 - 136 Hotel Pavillon Imperial
 Hotel Pavillon Imperial sits facing the sea, which is just 50 metres from the front door. Its air-conditioned rooms have shaded terraces facing the ga… MoreEUR 42 - 350 Hotel Parisien
 Hotel Parisien is located in Menton on the French Riviera, 200 metres from the beach and a 5-minute walk to the train and bus stations. There is free … MoreEUR 75 - 166 Le Royal Westminster
 A few minutes from Italy and Monaco, Le Royal Westminster is centrally located in Menton, opposite the sea.
Le Royal Westminster provides different t… MoreEUR 68 - 250 Logis Paris Rome
 Located by the port, this family-run hotel provided guests with a friendly welcome to Menton. The well-furnished and well-equipped rooms include en su… MoreEUR 55 - 199 Résidence Pierre & Vacances Les Rivages Du Parc
 Set in the city centre, within a stone’s throw of the shops and of the entertainment venues, right next to the beach, the residence lies between the… MoreEUR 90 - 131 Riva Hôtel
 This hotel is situated north of Nice on the beautiful French Riviera, facing the sea. It offers a jacuzzi that overlooks the sea, a solarium and a sau… MoreEUR 46 - 167 Résidence Maeva Les Citronniers
 This residence is located in Menton town centre, a 20-minute drive from Monaco and 30 kilometres from Nice. It offers air-conditioned apartments with … MoreEUR 59 - 248 Quality Hotel Menton Méditerranée
 The Quality Hotel Menton Méditerranée is located in the heart of Menton, just moments from the sea, the old town and traditional Provencal market. I… MoreEUR 88 - 229 Princess Et Richmond
 The hotel is located in Menton, on the beachfront, 500 meters from the casino and the city centre, 7 km from Monaco. It offers an outdoor terrace over… MoreEUR 59 - 299 Hotel Napoléon
 The Napoleon Hotel is located on the seafront of Menton, the sunniest town in France, about 1 mile from the Italian border.
The hotel was completely … MoreEUR 70 - 120 Hotel Chambord
 Hotel Chambord is located in Menton, 100 metres from the sea and the casino. It offers soundproofed accommodation with air conditioning, cable TV and … MoreEUR 50 - 190 Hôtel Club Vacanciel Menton
 Hôtel Club Vacanciel Menton is a former 19th century luxury hotel located in the heart of Menton. It is just 400 metres from the beach.
Rooms are ai… MoreEUR 59 - 115 Hôtel De Londres
 Located in Menton, Hotel de Londres is just 25 metres from the beach on the Mediterranean coast. It has a floral garden and offers soundproofed accomm… MoreEUR 40 - 91 Hôtel Claridge´s
 Located in central Menton, between mountain and sea, just a 5-minute walk from the beaches and casino, this hotel offers soundproofed rooms, equipped … MoreEUR 45 - 90 Edward´s
 This charming hotel has a lovely garden and terrace and is situated in the centre of Menton, just a 10-minute walk from the beach.
Edward´s off… MoreEUR 55 - 171 Best Western Prince de Galles
 This Best Western hotel is located in the seaside town of Menton, on the French Riviera. Set half-way between Monaco and the Italian border, it offers… MoreEUR 45 - 192 Hôtel du Musée
 This low-cost hotel is situated in the heart of the old town, just 50 metres from the beach, Museum Jean Cocteau and near the pedestrian area.
Hôtel… MoreEUR 55 - 100 Hôtel Le Dauphin
 Hotel Le Dauphin is located on the beachfront in Menton, on the French Riviera. It 300 metres from the town centre and offers free Wi-Fi and air-condi… MoreEUR 50 - 229 Hotel Aiglon
 Hotel Aiglon is located right next to the Mediterranean Sea, a 30-minute drive from Nice. It offers an outdoor heated pool with terrace and a pool-sid… MoreEUR 40 - 115 Hôtel Richelieu
 Located in the centre of Menton, Hotel Richelieu is 2 steps from the beach and just 300 metres from the train station. It offers soundproofed rooms wi… MoreEUR 49 - 145 Hôtel Narev´s
 The Hotel Narev is located in the heart of Menton, just a 2-minute walk from the old town. Free Wi-Fi access is available at reception and in some gue… MoreEUR 63 - 100 Hôtel Moderne
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Menton: Guide
Menton is the "The Lemon Party Capital of the World", located very close to the border of France and Italy and in many ways is more Italian than French. It has its own microclimate, generally milder than the rest of the French Riviera, and became in the late Nineteenth Century a place where Northern Europeans with TB came to either regain their health or to die. As a result its cemetery is filled with the graves of notable Englishmen, Germans, Russians. The old town is largely pedetrianised which adds to the charm of this sedate resort.
Get in
A8 Exit Menton. Follow signs for Centre Ville.
Bas Corniche from Monaco or Italy (Ventimiglia)
Train from Monaco/Nice or Ventimiglia
Menton has a curious one way system, it is probably a good idea to park near the port and not attempt to drive anywhere else. Although the climb up to the cemeteries is steep on foot it is considerably better than attempting to drive it.
Get around
See
Jean Cocteau Museum: In a bastion near the port, this small museum displays drawings, ceramics, tapestries and a large mosaic by the artist.
Salle des Marriages: In the town hall, the civic wedding hall is decorated completely in murals by Jean Cocteau.
The charming old town is compact and largely pedestrianised
Several impressive gardens dotted through the town including those at Garavan (Olive trees in Parc du Pian, Jardin Exotique, Villa Fontana Rosa)
Casino and the magnificent hotels: Royal Westminster and Ambassadeurs
Cimetière du Vieux Chateau (Russian Orthodox chapel, grave of William Webb Ellis - founder of Rugby football, view over town)
The perched villages inland (Ste Agnes and Gorbio)
There are numerous good restaurants in the Old Town and down towards the port, which offer good value for money. Expect to pay €15-€20 for the cheapest three course meal set menu. Higher priced menus are, of course, also available.
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The Mare Nostrum brewery in Castillon
Fête du Citron: There's a lemon party and you're invited! Lemon-related festivities over several days in FebruaryDo
Buy
Citrus productsEat
Le Balico Place auy Herbes in the Old Town tel: 04 93 41 66 99. Closed Tuesday(?). Local Menton Cuisine - menus €20-€50 plus à la carte.
Le Nautique 27 Quai de Monléon by the port tel: 04 93 35 78 74. Closed Sunday evening and all day Monday(?). Seafood speciality - menus 20-50 plus à la carte.Drink
Behind Menton in the village of Castillon is the "Mare Nostrum" microbrewery. A rather yuppie sort of place but the beer is very goodSleep
Get out
French Riviera