Menton

Get in

thumb A8 Exit Menton. Follow signs for Centre-Ville. Bas Corniche from Monaco or Italy (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

Menton is reasonably compact and most points of interest are within walking distance.

Attractions such as the cemeteries and the churches are up steep hills and many steps however the views that can be gained are well worth the effort.

Being so close to the Italian border, one can literally walk to Italy. This is definitely more of a novelty than of practical use, as trips into Italy even to the nearby towns are far enough to be made either by rail or by road.

See

The charming is compact and largely pedestrianised. thumb|Fettered wing. Jean-Yves Lechevallier, Palais Carnolès gardens Several impressive gardens dotted through the town including those at (Olive trees in Parc du Pian, Jardin Exotique, Villa Fontana Rosa). Casino and the magnificent hotels Royal Westminster and .

Eat

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.

Go next

The perched villages inland (Sainte-Agnès and Gorbio). Monaco and Italy are both less than 10 km away. In Ventimiglia (Italy), about 7–10 km east of Menton, the flea market is held every Friday which is located around the main park and the roads by the Mediterrean sea. The vast majority of stalls sell clothes. The town of Roquebrune-Cap-Martin, a few kilometres to the west, features the world heritage listed Cabanon de vacances, the vacation home of the architect Le Corbusier (which he designed).