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Azur Menton guide

Menton guide: beaches, food, old town and Riviera day trips

Local notes for planning an easy seaside stay in Menton: what to eat, where to walk, which beaches to choose, and how to explore Monaco, Nice and the Italian Riviera from a central base.

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Photo spots

Half-day/ art/ paintings

Paintings of Menton: famous artists who captured the Riviera light

Long before travel photography and Instagram, Menton was already a painter's town: sea, old harbour, Cap Martin, Garavan, palm-lined promenades, red roads, mountain light and the pastel old town rising above the bay.

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1-2 hours/ music videos/ visual culture

Music videos filmed in Menton: a small visual guide

Menton is not a music-video capital, but its colours, old streets, sea views and Mediterranean light make it a natural film set for songs and short visual stories.

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Illustration of photo spots in Menton

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Best photo spots in Menton

Menton is compact enough to collect old-town colours, staircases, sea views, gardens and Garavan in half a day, mostly on foot from central apartments.

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Beaches

Half-day/ Sablettes/ family beach

Best beaches in Menton: which one to choose

Menton has no single best beach: choose Sablettes for postcard views, Fossan for a calmer central swim, promenade beaches for convenience and Borrigo for space.

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Practical information

Practical reference/ summer/ heatwave

How to stay cool in Menton during summer

Hot summer days in Menton are easier with a slower rhythm: walk early, choose beaches with easy shade, rest at midday and return to the seafront in the evening.

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Illustration of where to stay in Menton

Practical information

Flexible/ where to stay/ central beachfront

Where to stay in Menton: beachfront, old town or near the station?

Menton is walkable, but your area shapes the trip: Victoria Beach for sea routines, old town for atmosphere, station area for trains and Garavan for quieter views.

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Easy routes from Menton

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Seasonal events, confirmed dates and planning pages

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Menton and the nearby Riviera have a busy calendar, from the Lemon Festival and summer music to Monaco weekends and Nice events.

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