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Menton Attractions

Menton (Italian Mentone), at the eastern end of the Côte d'Azur on the border between France and Italy, lies on the Golfe de la Paix which is divided by a rocky promontory into the Baie de Garavan on the east and the Baie de l'Ouest on the west. The situation and climate of Menton makes possible the cultivation of citrus fruits.
Musée Municipal
The Musée Municipal in Menton, in rue Henri Greville north of the Town Hall, has paintings by Chagall, Dufy, Modigliani, Picasso, Vlaminck and others from the Wakefield-Mori Collection. There is also a comprehensive collection of local and prehistoric exhibits (including the negroid skull discovered in 1884 in the caves of Baoussé-Roussé, Italian Balzi-Rossi).
Hôtel de Ville
In the Rue de la République in Menton, stands the italianate Hôtel de Ville (town hall). Of particular interest is the Salle des Mariages which was decorated by Cocteau.
Address
Hôtel de Ville
Rue de la République
F-06500 Menton
France
Hours
Always closed on:
New Year's Day (January 1)
1945 Victory Day (May 8)
May Day / Labor Day (May 1)
Bastille Day - France (July 14)
Assumption Day - Christian (August 15)
All Saints' Day - Christian (November 1)
Remembrance Day / 1918 Armistice Day (November 11)
Christmas - Christian (December 25)
Pentecost Monday (Whit Monday) - Christian (May 28)
Ascension Thursday - Christian (May 17)
Guides
Guided tour available as optional extra.
Jardin Biovès
On the landward side, the valley of the River Carei (now diverted underground) is the fine Jardin Biovès with its exotic trees. In the park (Avenue Boyer) stands the Palais d'Europe, a building of the Belle Epoque housing the Congress and Cultural Center and the Tourist Office.
Address
Menton Festivals
Palais de L'Europe
avenue Boyer
BP 111
F-06503 Menton
France
Read More Jardin Botanique
Located at the site of the previous Villa Val Rameh, the Jardin Botanique displays a variety of exotic tropical and sub-tropical plants.
Castillin Neuf
Castillin Neuf is a village which was exemplarily rebuilt after World War II.
Menton Festivals and Parades
In Menton the annual Lemon Festival and parade is held in February-March, there is a festival parade in June and a Latern Parade in August.
The Menton Festival of Music takes place in August and includes operas, as well as concerts by symphonies, choral groups and chamber orchestras. There are usually at least three performances organized every week and all take place in the Parvis St Michel.
Address
Menton Festivals
Palais de L'Europe
avenue Boyer
BP 111
F-06503 Menton
France
Monastère de l'Annociade
The Monastère de l'Annociade (Capuchin monastery) lies outside the town to the northeast, high above the road to Sospel, with a marvelous panorama. Continuing under the expressway, there is a good view on the right of the typical Provençal village of Castellar.
Musée Jean Cocteau
In the 17th C. harbor bastion in Menton can be found the Musée Jean Cocteau, with pictures, drawings, stage designs, etc.
Address
Musée Jean Cocteau
Quai Napoléon III
F-06500 Menton
France
Hours
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Open10:00Closed10:0010:0010:0010:0010:00
Close12:00 12:0012:0012:0012:0012:00
Open14:00 14:0014:0014:0014:0014:00
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Always closed on:
New Year's Day (January 1)
1945 Victory Day (May 8)
May Day / Labor Day (May 1)
Bastille Day - France (July 14)
Assumption Day - Christian (August 15)
All Saints' Day - Christian (November 1)
Remembrance Day / 1918 Armistice Day (November 11)
Christmas - Christian (December 25)
Pentecost Monday (Whit Monday) - Christian (May 28)
Ascension Thursday - Christian (May 17)
Outer Districts
Gardens and a Capuchun monastery lie on the outskirts of Menton.
Villa Val-Rahmeh Botanic Garden
Villa Val-Rahmeh Botanic Garden leads up to the villa and is lined by Canary Island palms, while the garden itself holds a variety of plants rarely seen in this region.
Hours
May 1 to September 30
MonTueWedThuFriSatSun
Open10:00Closed10:0010:0010:0010:0010:00
Close12:00 12:0012:0012:0012:0012:00
Open15:00 15:0015:0015:0015:0015:00
Close19:00 19:0019:0019:0019:0019:00
October 1 to April 30
MonTueWedThuFriSatSun
Open10:00Closed10:0010:0010:0010:0010:00
Close12:00 12:0012:0012:0012:0012:00
Open14:00 14:0014:0014:0014:0014:00
Close16:00 16:0016:0016:0016:0016:00
Wedding Hall
The Wedding Hall was decorated by Jean Cocteau featuring centaurs, Pegasus, Eurydice, and Orpheus. This hall is located within the Menton Town Hall.
Hours
MonTueWedThuFriSatSun
Open8:308:308:308:308:30ClosedClosed
Close12:3012:3012:3012:3012:30
Open13:3013:3013:3013:3013:30
Close17:0017:0017:0017:0017:00
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