Hotels in Menton

Between France and Italy, this sun-drenched Riviera town offers a delightful blend of both cultures. Wander through streets lined with pastel buildings while the scent of lemons fills the air. The Jean Cocteau Museum showcases surrealist treasures in a setting as artistic as the works themselves. Basilica of Saint Michael the Archangel towers majestically over the old town's pedestrianized lanes. Take a break at Plage des Sablettes, where the pebbly beach invites lazy afternoons. The microclimate here is noticeably milder than neighboring coastal towns. For a peaceful retreat, explore Jardins Biovès with its meticulously maintained Mediterranean plantings. Come February, the famous Lemon Festival transforms the streets into a citrus wonderland.