The back story
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Area guide
Menton: the back story
Gardens, a coloured old town and Cocteau’s Bastion, at the Italian border.
Area guide · French Riviera
Menton: Our Favourites
Menton’s old town and harbour, Cocteau’s Bastion, the gardens of Val Rahmeh and the Serre de la Madone, and Mirazur.
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What to see and do
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On the seafront
Musée Jean Cocteau, Le Bastion
Cocteau in the old bastion on the seafront at Menton.
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Tropical plants
Jardin botanique Val Rahmeh
A botanical garden in Menton, famous for its subtropical plants.
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Terraces and pools
Serre de la Madone
A terraced garden in a valley above Menton, with pools and rare plants.
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Gently shelving
Plage des Sablettes
Menton’s largest beach, between the old port and Garavan, below the old town.
Where to eat
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Three MICHELIN stars
Mirazur
A creative table at the Italian border, with terraced gardens running down towards the sea.
30 avenue Aristide-Briand, 06500 MentonExplore View on map
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Bib Gourmand
L’Orangerie
A small restaurant in Menton’s old town.
3 rue de la Marne, 06500 MentonExplore View on map
Bars, beach clubs and casinos
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On the seafront
Casino Barrière Menton
Menton’s casino by the sea.
2 bis avenue Félix-Faure, 06500 MentonExplore View on map
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