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Menton & the French Riviera

Between Menton and Monaco, every neighbourhood has its own character. Here is what you need to choose where to stay and make the most of the area.

Menton old town seen from the beach

Menton

The last town on the French Riviera before Italy, Menton is known as the “pearl of France”. Its mild climate, beaches and ochre-coloured old town make it a pleasant destination all year round.

The Promenade du Soleil runs along the sea to the harbour, while the lanes of the old town climb up to the Basilica of Saint-Michel.

  • Promenade du Soleil and Sablettes beaches
  • Old town and Basilica of Saint-Michel
  • Les Halles covered market
  • Val Rahmeh and Serre de la Madone gardens
  • Jean Cocteau Museum
  • Lemon Festival in February
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Menton Garavan

East of the old town, Garavan is the marina district, with beaches, gardens and Belle Époque villas.

Quieter than the centre, it lies a few minutes from the Italian border and has its own railway station.

  • Garavan marina
  • Garavan beaches
  • Menton-Garavan station
  • Italian border close by
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Menton Garavan marina
Carnolès beach in Roquebrune-Cap-Martin

Roquebrune-Cap-Martin

Between Menton and Monaco, Roquebrune-Cap-Martin combines a medieval hilltop village crowned by its castle with a coastline dotted with beaches.

The seaside Carnolès district is ideal for beach days while staying close to both Menton and Monaco.

  • Medieval village and castle
  • Carnolès beach
  • Golfe Bleu beach
  • Carnolès and Roquebrune-Cap-Martin stations
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Cap Martin

The Cap Martin peninsula offers one of the finest walks on the coast: the coastal path, or Promenade Le Corbusier, runs along the sea between pine trees and villas towards Monaco.

A quiet residential area, loved for its coves and viewpoints.

  • Coastal path (Promenade Le Corbusier)
  • Coves and clear water
  • Pine woods and villas
  • Quiet, residential feel
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Sea view from a garden in Roquebrune-Cap-Martin
Terrace with flowers and sea view in Beausoleil

Beausoleil

On the hills above Monte-Carlo, Beausoleil is a French town bordering Monaco.

Some streets are just a few minutes’ walk from Monte-Carlo, making it a convenient base to enjoy the Principality.

  • Borders Monte-Carlo
  • Beausoleil market
  • Views of the sea and Monaco
  • Quick access to Monaco station
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Monaco

The Principality is easy to explore on a day out from our homes in Beausoleil, Roquebrune-Cap-Martin or Menton.

The Rock and the Prince’s Palace, the Oceanographic Museum, Port Hercule and Monte-Carlo are the highlights.

  • The Rock and Prince’s Palace
  • Oceanographic Museum
  • Monte-Carlo Casino
  • Monaco Grand Prix
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Terrace with sea view near Monaco

Getting around

  • By train: the regional TER line Nice–Ventimiglia stops at Menton, Menton-Garavan, Carnolès, Roquebrune-Cap-Martin and Monaco-Monte-Carlo.
  • By plane: Nice Côte d’Azur airport is about 45 minutes from Menton by car, depending on traffic.
  • To Italy: Ventimiglia is around ten minutes from Menton by train.
  • On site: town centres are easy to explore on foot. Some homes have parking: see each listing.

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