Menton Cruise - Office de Tourisme de Menton

WELCOME
TO MENTON
Menton Tourist Office****
Palais de l’Europe
8 Avenue Boyer
06500 Menton - France
Tel : +33 (0)4 92 41 76 53
Email : [email protected]
Website : www.tourisme-menton.fr
To see the video : www.tourisme-menton.fr  « Bienvenue à Menton »
« vidéo DECOUVREZ MENTON »
Located near the borders of Italy, the Principality of Monaco and the County of Nice, Menton enjoys a favourable
subtropical microclimate that almost makes it unaware of winter. In any season, it is thus possible to take advantage of the
sovereign sea as well as the sunny mountains nearby. Menton is a paradise for
gardens but also an incomparable display of the architectures that have shaped
this secret Riviera at the heart of which everyone can wander in the wake of
famous names. From the Empress Eugenie to Jean Cocteau, so many have come
to this wonderful setting to find authenticity once more. The perfumes, colours,
tranquillity but also the diversity of activities that one can enjoy all year long
have made Menton « the pearl of France» according to the geographer Elysée
Reclus.
Moreover the City is the first in the Maritime Alps department to receive the
title « City of Art and History ».
City of Arts, favoured by nature, Menton offers discovery circuits on the trail of great names of the world’s culture. Menton
is primarily an atmosphere city. The old town is the historical heart and offers its shaded medieval lanes. The Saint-Michel
Basilica, with its campanin (bell-tower), composes with the Square of the Conception, one of the most beautiful baroque
buildings of the region.
Discovering the main Menton museums
“Jean Cocteau in Menton”
opened everyday (except on Tuesdays and Bank Holiday) from 10:00 am to 06:00 pm :
The Jean Cocteau Museum «Bastion du Vieux Port»
An exhibition every year on a different theme at
the Bastion (a small 17th century fort overlooking the sea)
(Free entrance on the first sunday of every month)
Jean Cocteau Severin Wunderman Collection Museum
The world's first and most important public resource for the work of
Jean Cocteau.
Cocteau's work in the visual arts and theatre is presented
chronologically and thematically in seven sequences. They chronicle
the milestones and encounters in his life and work.
Opened everyday from Monday to Friday from 08:30 am to 12:30pm and from 01:30 pm to 05:00 pm :
The Wedding Room in the Town Hall.
Cocteau painted large coloured fresques on the walls and ceiling of what is now known
as the “Wedding Room” in the Town Hall between 1957 and 1958.
Mairie de Menton, place Ardoïno
“My city is a garden “
A city in which gardens have naturally taken a significant place, giving the
former the image of garden-balcony overlooking the Mediterranean.
Hectares of green areas, parks and city gardens, hundreds of trees bordering
the streets, coloured flower-beds everywhere in the city and seven exceptional
gardens. These were created in the 19th century by botanists - in particular
English. Taking advantage of the microclimate, they introduced tropical
species which have acclimatized Magnificently.
Markets and pedestrian street
It is practically impossible to stay in Menton without strolling down the pedestrian street. This central street is a must for all
visitors to Menton as it is packed with shops and restaurants and extends from the sea front to the "Campanin" garden. The
Municipal market is located between the old port and the old city. Overflowing with colours, exotic aromas and flowers
from the South of France, look out for Mentonnaise specialities such as lemons, spices, "barbajuans" (fried vegetables and
rice),and Socca... delicious! The warm welcome given by the local shopkeepers gives a glimpse of the Mentonnaise
conviviality. Marché Couvert (les Halles) - quai de Monléon, every morning fresh produce (+ clothes on Saturday
in the morning). Brocante - place aux Herbes - (on Friday).
Local specialities
• L’Arche des confitures (“Maison Herbin”) - www.confitures-herbin.com
by going on a visit of the factory (jams, condiments, honey products, olive, oil …).
Shop outlet - 2, rue du Vieux Collège
Factory - 8 rue Palmaro  33 (0)4 93 57 20 29 • 33 (0)4 93 57 21 00
• Lemon Grove : Mas Flofaro - www.lacitronneraie.fr
Colline de l’Annonciade
Group visits with reservation  33 (0) 4 93 35 77 86 • 33 (0) 4 93 57 21 00
• Au pays du citron - www.aupaysducitron.fr
tasting sessions: Lemon « pastis », Limoncello from Menton, ..everything
about Menton’s Lemon
24 Rue St Michel (pedestrian precinct) 33 (0) 4 92 09 2285
• Huilerie St Michel-Menton - www.huilerie-saint-michel.com
22 rue de Brea  33 (0)4 93 35 7104
•Kalliste - www.prestigedementon.com
An independant perfumer who sells the famous « Eau de Menton ».
rue St Michel (pedestrian precinct) 33 (0) 4 93 41 45 87
Youth tourism
Menton is also the city of leisure, where one can enjoy many sports and leisure
activities.
One year of events between sea & mountain that associates culture & nature.
Although serene, Menton also enjoys the festive atmosphere. Entertainment takes a
significant position in the life of the city. One month = one event…: the festive
season (December / January) ; the Lemon Festival (February) ; Theatre, music,
conferences (March / April / May) ; the Month of the Gardens / the Mediterranean
Championship of Pure Breed Arabian Horses (June) ; My City is Tango (July) The Music Festival (August) ;
The Mediterranean Days of the Garden (September) ; The Conferences of Menton (October) Monaco Run-Classique des
Rivieras (November).
Take a moment to visit Menton, and find yourself compelled to return...
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