Walking Tour in the Old Town of Menton France





Description
Walking tour of Menton town centre, old town and graveyard, with panoramic views (option: visit the town's most incredible botanical park! An unforgettable & unusual walk to discover the city centre's well-known & unknown monuments, with their diverse architectural styles with emphasis on fantasy & exoticism. We'll then get immerse in the Baroque splendours: maze of cobbled streets and narrow stairways in the splendid old town. Finally, let's admire panoramas from hilltop cemeteries (historic castle & memorial importance in World Wars & African combatants) A poetic walk echoing our 5 senses to discover Menton (the well-named Pearl of the Côte d'Azur), the French capital of citrus fruits and lemons, and the sunniest town in France, nestling at the foot of the mountains and bathed by the Mediterranean. There will be plenty of opportunities to taste local products (specialities from Menton, citrus products, olive oils, etc.) and meet craftsmen (earthenware) or artists (painters).
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Itinerary
Let's start with the view over this symbol of Menton nightlife and leisure
We will pass through the Essentials districts of the Pearl of the French Riviera, from Belle Epoque Palaces to the pedestrian area and then up to the medieval town, Historic House of Grimaldi Family, probably the most colorful and surprising of the French Riviera, until the Old Port and its sail boats
After visiting the nicest districts in Menton city center, with remarkable Belle Epoque & Art Nouveau architecture, we will pass in front of the Town Hall, have a look on the beautifull building hosting the market of Menton (morning), we will visit the most known pedestrian street full of nice squares, shops and attractions before to enter in the center of the Old Town & its impressive main church, a must of the baroque architecture!
One of the greatest panoramic point over the roofs of the Old Town & the wonderfull bay of Menton. The monumental cementery offer as well beautiful monumental graves and havemany stories to tell us
+ IF OPTION BOTANICAL PARK +1H: Let's visit the most surprising luxrious garden in the most known French Riviera's city known to be the sunniest city of France and the queen of the botanical parks. You will be amazed by the biodiversity of fragrances, flowers, fruits, lagoon, water-lilies, tropical forests & more. With explanation by a passionate of botanic
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Important Information
- Service animals allowed
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries
- Not recommended for pregnant travelers
- Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
- Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
Reviews(20)
Cyril was incredibly knowledgeable, accommodating and friendly. It was a fantastic tour! Thank you Cyril!
Cyril was fantastic giving us a tour of Monaco and Menton. He is very good at talking about the history and fun facts of the area. He has a passion for guiding his guests through the day. He is always making sure everyone is comfortable and having a great time. He is from the area and has a wealth of knowledge. Hi highly recommend this tour and hope you were as lucky as we were to have Cyril as our guide
We loved every minute of our full day tour with Cyril. We learned all about Monaco, the royalty, Menton, and everywhere in between. Cyril shared stories, took care of us on the bus and train, and gave us the full local French culinary experience. I feel like we saw everything! We will definitely be reaching out when we are back in Southern France.
For me, Menton is always a bit like “coming home” when we drive from Germany, via Italy, to France. Menton is always our first step, which we like to associate with a lunch. Whether for a romantic walk along the beautiful promenade or to stroll through the pretty little alleys, Menton is simply charming and definitely worth a visit ❤️
We had an excellent time in Menton. It is a charming and vibrant city and one of the best parts of our vacation so far. Our guide Cyril expertly led us through the streets highlighting architecture, tastings and providing recommendations when we expressed interest in returning. The views were beautiful and made for some great photos and we were able to take the opportunity to shop for some quality local goods
My friends and I would definitely recommend this walking tour of Menton. Thanks to our excellent guide, Cyril, we discovered many historical and practical facts about the city that would otherwise have escaped us. It is also a great way to find your bearings on arrival. Highlights included the lovely old town, the Basilica of St Michael, and the stunning views. Unfortunately the Botanical Gardens were closed at the time, but we were delighted to visit the Salle des Marriages which had been off limit to the public earlier in the day. We thoroughly enjoyed the walk with Cyril. He is extremely knowledgeable and very engaging. (We visited the Botanical Gardens another day - fabulous!)
Thank you so much for your lovely review! We’re delighted you enjoyed discovering beautiful Menton with our great guide Cyril — he’ll be so pleased to read your kind words. It’s one of our favorite lesser-known towns too with Cocteau's masterpiece and a cinematographic atmosphere on St' Michel's basilica, the sunny city of lemons, botanical gardens, and timeless charm. Warm regards, Nice Creative Tours Team
*5/5 stars!! 🌟 We did a guided city tour in Menton and were absolutely thrilled! Our guide Cyril was very knowledgeable and told us many interesting facts about the history and culture of the city. The route was well planned and we discovered many beautiful corners and places that we might not otherwise have found. The city is really beautiful and I can recommend anyone to visit it. Thanks to our guide Cyril for the great tour! We can highly recommend this great city tour! Merci beaucoup à notre guide pour l'excellente visite ! Elena &Felix
Vielen herzlichen Dank, liebe Elena und lieber Felix, für eure wunderbare Bewertung! Wir freuen uns sehr, dass euch die abendliche Führung durch das schöne Menton so gut gefallen hat. Cyril wird sich riesig über eure lieben Worte freuen — er liebt es, die Geschichte, Kultur und versteckten Ecken dieser sonnigen „Stadt der Zitronen“ zu zeigen. 🌿🍋 Menton ist auch für uns eine unserer Lieblingsstädte an der Riviera – voller Charme, Licht und Lebensfreude. Wir hoffen, euch bald wieder auf einer weiteren Entdeckungstour begrüßen zu dürfen! Mit sonnigen Grüßen von der Côte d’Azur, Euer Nice Creative Tours Team
A tour of Menton is a must! The town has such a rich history that you wouldn’t discover without the help of a guide. Cyril was extremely knowledgeable; he gave us a comprehensive overview of the history of the town from its origins as an area of lemon farms, to an Italian territory, to a Victorian holiday destination. His knowledge is not limited to Menton, but is also informed by a wider understanding of the history of the French Riviera. We finished the tour with some samples of local lemoncello, which was the perfect ending!
Thank you so much! 🍋 We’re glad to hear you enjoyed exploring Menton’s rich history (and its even richer limoncello!). Cyril, a true passionate about local history, always says a little lemon spirit helps the history go down smoother 😄— we couldn’t agree more! Hope to see you again for another tasty chapter of the Riviera! Nice Creative Tours Team
We enjoyed our tour with Cyril. He was pleasant and easy going and made sure we worked around the weather forecast. Cyril is a local and quite knowledgeable as to the history of the area and local customs and favorite foods. We had some nice samples and enjoyed the places he took us, including great views.
Thank you so much! ☀️ We’re delighted you enjoyed your tour in Menton, the pearl of France, with Cyril — a true local who loves sharing the region’s history, customs, and favorite flavors! He’s also known for his special talent of keeping one step ahead of the weather 😄 Hope to see you again soon for more beautiful views and tasty discoveries on the French Riviera! Nice Creative Tours Team
Our guide, Cyril, was knowledgeable and professional. Answered all of our questions and added interesting tid bits about local architecture and designs. I would recommend this excursion! Be sure to wear comfortable shoes as there are many steps on the tour. Beautiful day sites and city.
Thank you so much! 🍋 We’re glad to hear you enjoyed exploring Menton’s rich history. Cyril is a true passionate about local history. You are right, Menton is a unique beauty but to visit the old town until the top view there are a lot of stairs and some uphills (around 300 feets, and around 4km) Hope to see you again for another city of our Riviera! Nice Creative Tours Team



