Location: Menton
Top Things to do in Menton
What to do and see in Menton, France: The Best Places and Tips
Relaxed beaches flank the sunny resort town of Menton, known as "the pearl of France," and its most temperate locale. Nearly a dozen private beaches offer bar service and lounge chairs. The free public beaches are kid-friendly with plenty of aquatic sports to inspire a plunge into the Med.
Restaurants in Menton
1. Old Chateau Cemetery
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 371 reviews
Reviewed By Helpmeimlost - London
Cemeteries are not normally places we would visit but this one has the grave of William Webb Ellis - the inventor of Rugby Football. We never did find his grave so if you are interest make sure that you take a GPS grid reference!. What is really interesting about this cemetery is the wide variety of nationalities of people buried here and the relatively young ages at which they died. They are a monument to the benefit of good public relations. During the late nineteenth and early twentieth centuries people with health problems flocked here for the benefits of the clear air advertised in travel books. The graves are a testament to the triumph of hope over experience. But they are certainly worth seeing.
2. Promenade Le Corbusier
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4.5 based on 427 reviews
Reviewed By pburgess2016 - Hokitika, New Zealand
We got the train from Cannes to Menton which takes just over an hour. Menton is a lovely place and we had coffee in the old town before setting off to Monte Carlo. The first part takes you along the Promenade and eventually on to good footpath around the headland.
As you come round the headland you get great views of Monte Carlo. The path is very good just a few ups and downs with steps. One section has been re routed at the moment due to damage to a walkway.
It's great views al the way and takes just over 2 hours a must for walkers.
3. Fort de la ligne Maginot
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4.5 based on 126 reviews
Reviewed By Marc G - Nottingham
Visiting Fort Ste Agnès is a unique and fascinating experience. If you like military history, the fort is extremely interesting. If you don't, the views are absolutely spectacular, and worth the trip!
4. Basilica St. Michel
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4.5 based on 544 reviews
Reviewed By Paul B - Maastricht, The Netherlands
The Basilica of Saint Michael is located right in the middle of the old part of Menton.
It's a short climb from the main shopping area, but worth every step.
The church dates back from the early 17th century and was designed as a a typical example of Baroque style. Also the wonderful interior is worth a visit and, if necessary. offers a nice place to sit down and rest a little while.
5. L'Olivier Millenaire
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4.5 based on 111 reviews
Reviewed By Chris47Manstad - Manstad
Not far from the old village the tree is dated to be approx 2000 year old something not common for an olive tree. Go there just for curiosity touch it and make a wish. You will also probably take a picture of the view over Monaco.
6. Giardini Botanici Hanbury
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4 based on 611 reviews
Reviewed By Luc B - Ottawa, Canada
We took a special bus (not the local one) to get to the garden, less than 30 minutes from the train station. (limited time schedule) to be coordinated with your return.
This place was spectacular. We were given a small booklet which explained step by step different corners of the garden and the origin of the plants or trees.
There garden is well kept and maintained. Being on the top of the small mountain, you have to be in a relatively good shape to do it, but I didn't have any problem to reach the ocean and slowly walked back taking pictures and breaks occasionally. A place to visit if you are in Ventimiglia.
7. Jardin Botanique et Exotique Val Rahmeh
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4.5 based on 335 reviews
Facing the sea, the exotic botanical garden has a subtropical microclimate unique in France. The temperature annual average 17°C. Experiment garden, greenhouse with rare plants, it houses beautiful collections of palm trees, bamboos, citrus-fruit, edible tropical plants, that is all together over 1400 species. Thanks to its path with hundred year old palm trees, its pond with lotuses, water hyacinths, giant water lilies from Amazonia and its atmosphere of dry forest and jungle, this garden evokes memories of trips to the tropics.
Reviewed By Lars L - Menton
This enlarged villa garden is run by the French museum of natural history and is loaded with wonderful and interesting plants. The presentation is well made, the 21 stations take about one and a halv hour.
Not giving this full points is because 1)there is no proper café, how is that even possible given the premises?! and 2) there is not enough explained about the history of how the place came about and the people behind
This is the garden of Eden for your old teacher in biology and your own hidden interest in plants will come to life. Enjoy
8. Chateau de Roquebrune-Cap-Martin
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4.5 based on 223 reviews
Reviewed By ninaleneman - Roquebrune-Cap-Martin, France
The medieval castle of Roquebrune and the surrounding old village is as beautiful as the nearby, very touristy, Eze village! Native Roquebrunois are thus happy that their village was not discovered so soon, as it is more authentic and not overrun with tourist buses!!!
9. Les Jardins Bioves
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4.5 based on 305 reviews
Reviewed By Alekto - Edinburgh
We went to the Annual Lemon Festival for the first time this year (2017), although we had visited Menton some years ago.
The displays were spectacular, This year's theme was Broadway Shows, including Beauty & the Beast, the Lion King, West Side Story, Cabaret, King Kong and many more. We enjoyed the Festival of Light at night, which was very atmospheric. Well worth a visit.
10. Palmes Beach
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 119 reviews
Reviewed By ilGrec0 - Thessaloniki Region, Greece
We walked along the beach until the old town of Menton. At this exact point the scenery is perfect to enjoy swimming with a marvellous view of the old town. Apart from this parth of the beach, you can find many restaurants and cafes along the beach.
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