Menton

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Menton featuring a marina and a coastal town
Menton featuring general coastal views
Menton showing a cemetery
Menton showing a statue or sculpture
Jean Cocteau Museum

Set on the idyllic French Riviera, this small town combines modern art with fascinating history and culture.

Visit Menton’s superb modern gallery and magnificent single artist collection. Lie on the beach beneath glorious French sunshine or select from stunning gardens for a relaxing afternoon.

Sitting prominently along the waterfront is the Musée Jean Cocteau Collection Séverin Wunderman. The low façade is spectacular, with jagged lines of white engulfing the exterior like long tentacles. Explore the equally impressive interior with more than 1,500 fine works of French modern artist and writer Jean Cocteau. View fabulous paintings and drawings, cinematography exhibits and huge, intricate mosaics.

On warm days, head for the cool, shaded streets of Vieille Ville, the Old Town. Admire colorful block houses and stop for a refreshing drink at a quiet, friendly café.

While you are in the area, visit the Basilique St-Michel Archange located just off Place du Champ. This early 18th-century Baroque church is flanked by a tall clock tower on one side and a taller steeple on the other. Attend the Menton Music Festival held on the church courtyard.

As the town center begins to get busy, escape to one of the majestic gardens scattered across the region. A 10-minute drive west will take you to the rare and exotic flowers of Jardin de la Serre de la Madone. To the east, Jardin de la Villa Maria Serena is a maze of fragrant palm, olive and citrus trees.

The blue-green sea lapping invitingly against the beach nearby is tempting. You may not want to go anywhere else at all. Put your feet up and enhance your tan on the shore or enjoy a short swim before dinner.

Menton is in southeast France close to the border with Italy. Find numerous excellent hotels dotted around town, along with restaurants serving traditional French and Mediterranean food. The Festival de Musique de Menton takes place from the end of July to the middle of August, with classical performances featuring orchestras from all over the world.

Experience gorgeous beaches and typically stunning French art and design in Menton.

Where to stay in Menton

Menton featuring a marina and a coastal town

Menton City Center

While visiting Menton City Center, you might make a stop by sights like Basilica of Saint Michael the Archangel and Plage des Sablettes.

Menton City Center
Menton showing a statue or sculpture

Old Town Menton

4.5/5(15 area reviews)

Old Town Menton is known for its beaches, and you can plan a trip to Basilica of Saint Michael the Archangel and Chapel of the Penitents-Blancs while you're in town.

Old Town Menton
Hôtel Vacances Bleues Royal Westminster
Hôtel Vacances Bleues Royal Westminster
3 out of 5
28 Avenue Félix Faure, Menton, Alpes-Maritimes
$204 nightly
The price is $229 total per night from Jul 17 to Jul 18
$229 total
Jul 17 - Jul 18
Total includes taxes and fees
Stay at this 3-star beach hotel in Menton. Enjoy free WiFi, breakfast (surcharge), and room service. Our guests praise the breakfast and the helpful staff in ...
8.4/10 Very Good! (982 reviews)
"Everyting was excellent"

Reviewed on Jul 10, 2025

Hôtel Vacances Bleues Royal Westminster
Hôtel Richelieu
Hôtel Richelieu
2 out of 5
26 Rue Partouneaux, Menton, Alpes-Maritimes
$96 nightly
The price is $108 total per night from Jul 15 to Jul 16
$108 total
Jul 15 - Jul 16
Total includes taxes and fees
Book a stay at this business-friendly hotel in Menton. Enjoy free WiFi, breakfast (surcharge), and room service. Our guests praise the helpful staff in our reviews. ...
7.6/10 Good! (575 reviews)
"Location and the room"

Reviewed on Jul 3, 2025

Hôtel Richelieu
Hôtel Vacances Bleues Le Balmoral
Hôtel Vacances Bleues Le Balmoral
3 out of 5
38 bis, avenue Félix Faure, Menton, Alpes-Maritimes
Stay at this 3-star beach hotel in Menton. Enjoy free WiFi, breakfast (surcharge), and a 24-hour front desk. Our guests praise the helpful staff in our reviews. ...
8.2/10 Very Good! (575 reviews)
"No issues at all with the hotel or staff, very retro, as is typical is the South of France parking is a challenge, hotel has none but does have a drop off zone at the front for 30 mins"

Reviewed on Jun 22, 2025

Hôtel Vacances Bleues Le Balmoral
Lowest nightly price found within the past 24 hours based on a 1 night stay for 2 adults. Prices and availability subject to change. Additional terms may apply.
Pierre & Vacances Résidence Les Citronniers
Pierre & Vacances Résidence Les Citronniers
3 out of 5
17 rue Partouneaux, Menton, Alpes-Maritimes
Stay at this 3-star family-friendly residence in Menton. Enjoy free WiFi, parking (surcharge), and laundry facilities. Popular attractions Circuit de Monaco ...
8/10 Very Good! (263 reviews)
Good place to stay
"Pretty good"

Reviewed on May 1, 2025

Pierre & Vacances Résidence Les Citronniers
Villa with swimming pool Cote d'Azur, 7km from Montecarlo 200m from the sea _ 06083000463A0
Villa with swimming pool Cote d'Azur, 7km from Montecarlo 200m from the sea _ 06083000463A0
Menton
Book a stay at this family-friendly villa in Menton. Enjoy free WiFi, private pools, and a water park. Popular attractions Circuit de Monaco and Casino Monte ...
9.4/10 Exceptional! (9 reviews)
"It was everything as advertised. A heated pool would have been better and special lamps to zap the mosquitoes as an idea for future renters. Refrigerator with ice making capability was a huge surprise and the greatest, most appreciated, feature! (funny to say but true). No coffee drip machine but ..."

Reviewed on Jun 2, 2025

Villa with swimming pool Cote d'Azur, 7km from Montecarlo 200m from the sea _ 06083000463A0
Résidence Les Rivages du Parc Pierre & Vacances
Résidence Les Rivages du Parc Pierre & Vacances
71 allee Moreno, Menton, Alpes-Maritimes
Book a stay at this family-friendly residence in Menton. Enjoy free WiFi, parking (surcharge), and a garden. Popular attractions Circuit de Monaco and Casino ...
7.2/10 Good! (211 reviews)
Terrible place
"This is the worst holiday experience I have ever had, the apartment I booked for my daughter and family had a balcony which was unusable due to pigeon droppings, the bath had been repainted and was pealing and then to cap it all my 2 grandchildren were gassed due the a leak from the AC unit…"

Reviewed on May 28, 2024

Résidence Les Rivages du Parc Pierre & Vacances
Lowest nightly price found within the past 24 hours based on a 1 night stay for 2 adults. Prices and availability subject to change. Additional terms may apply.

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Reviews of Menton

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5/5 - Excellent

Verified traveler

A beautiful city, be sure to take a trip to Saint Agnes during your visit.

5/5 - Excellent

Verified traveler

Beautiful town that's just the 'right' size. Big enough for shopping and amenities but small enough to easily get around and have that friendly appeal. Lots of restaurants and bars, great beaches and (we hear) excellent hiking trails in the hills.

5/5 - Excellent

Verified traveler

Great location to stay and centrally located to visit all the nearby places (Nice, Monaco, etc).

5/5 - Excellent

Verified traveler

There are too ma y good things to list, but here are a few. The people are great, very friendly, polite, and beautiful. Central Menton is immaculate and beautiful with exotic landscaping and a great view of the mountains. We loved it there.

5/5 - Excellent

Verified traveler

Shopping, cafes, restaurants, promenade along the sea - what a wonderful town - not too big or too small - felt comfortable walking around on my own - took the bus to the Tennis Masters, very convenient - so glad we stayed there.

5/5 - Excellent

Verified traveler

We would like to stay longer next time. Beautiful city.

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