Location: Cote d'Azur - French Riviera < France
Nearest Airport:
Nice at 25
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Nearest Ferry:
Nice at 25
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Nearest Motorway:
A8 exit 59 at 2
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Nearest Beach:
beach at 500
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Car: not necessary
Menton, Cote d'Azur, near Monaco and Italian Riveria. Menton is Europe's sunniest spot, thanks to its famous subtropical micro climate. It offers a wide selection of festivals, beaches, harbours and marinas, old town alleyways, museums, galleries, markets, gardens, citrus trees, restaurants and cafes. Menton is also the perfect base for exploring the French Riviera and the Italian' Riviera of Flowers', including towns and villages such as Monte Carlo, Dolce Acqua, Villefranche, Nice, Eze, San Remo and Antibes.
Menton is a popular year round resort and a tradtiional wintering destination. It is famous for the many wonderful gardens in the town and nearby. Popular events include the Christmas Festival, the Lemon Festival (February), the Tango Festival and Classical Music Festivals (July / August).
Monte Carlo, the entertainment capital of the French Riviera is just 10 minutes away. The convenient rail link makes Menton a favourite location for visitors to the Monaco Grand Prix.