The old Menton (France)

Panorama of the city

The bell tower of Saint Michel church seen from the covered market area

The ancient fort on the port called La Riviera

Avenue Félix Faure, the access road to the historic center starting from the Casino

The bell tower of Saint Michel church seen from the covered market area

The covered market in Quai de Moleon

Fountain and ancient wash house in Du Cap Square

Place du Cap (Du Cap Square)

The alleys that from the port go back to the church

Longue Street near the stairway leading to Saint Michel church

The colors of Menton

The alleys of the historic center

The historic center under the church

The historic center under the church

Longue Street leading to the church of Saint Michel

Details of the architecture of the historic center

The stairway leading from the port to the Saint Michel church

The stairway leading from the port to the Saint Michel church

Menton Bay

The church of Saint Michel seen from the small square of the staircase

The church of Saint Michel seen from the small square of the staircase

The bell towers of Saint Michel church seen from the Conception street

The bell towers of Saint Michel church seen from the Conception street

Grenadiers street that leads from the church to the covered market

Alleys of the historical center

Conception street from the church of Saint Michel leads to the seafront

Alleys of the historical center

Conception street from the church of Saint Michel leads to the seafront

Where is Menton

By: Carlo Piccinelli

Menton on Google Maps.
Menton is a town almost on the border with Italy. Its historic center, located on the hill above the fortress that protects the ancient port, is a maze of alleys and streets that go up to the church of Saint Michel. The center of Menton is famous for its bright colors ranging from yellow to red, pastel colors that brighten the alleys and squares of the city. The beating heart is the large indoor market situated on the seafront near the gardens and near the museum dedicated to Jean Cocteau, a French poet and writer. Walking in the historic center is like taking a leap into the past between quiet atmospheres and no traffic noise. A nice relaxing holiday and good food for tourists who want to know and to leave suggestive experience in the bohemian atmosphere of French Riviera.
Links for more informations:
Tourism office: www.menton.fr
French Riviera: www.cotedazur-tourisme.com