- Must visit
Musée Jean Cocteau - Collection Séverin Wunderman
Museum devoted to Jean Cocteau’s work, with drawings, ceramics and changing displays in a modern building on Menton’s seafront.
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Complete guide to Menton
Things to do in Menton
Discover the best of Menton — top attractions, local food, transport tips, budget advice, and currency essentials. Plan your perfect Menton trip today.
- Recommended
Musée des Beaux-Arts du Palais de Carnolès
Fine arts museum in the former Carnolès palace, showing paintings from the thirteenth to twentieth centuries and a noted citrus garden.
- Recommended
Musée de Préhistoire Régionale
Regional prehistory museum with finds from nearby caves, explaining early human life on the Riviera in a compact central setting.
- Must visit
Promenade du Soleil
Menton’s broad seaside promenade, popular for walking, beach access and views across the bay towards the old town and Italy.
- Must visit
Vieille Ville de Menton
Historic old quarter of steep lanes, pastel houses and stairways leading to the basilica and cemetery, full of local character.
- Recommended
Jardins Biovès
Large seafront garden with lawns, sculptures and palm trees, offering an easy central walk beside the beach and festival areas.
- Vegetarian
- Vegan
Socca
Chickpea flour pancake baked crisp in a wood oven. A Ligurian-style street food long loved on the Menton coast.
- Vegetarian
Barbajuans
A Menton speciality tart of Swiss chard, rice, eggs and Parmesan, sometimes with herbs. It reflects the town’s Riviera and Italian influences.
- Vegetarian
Barbagiuan
Small fried pastries filled traditionally with Swiss chard and ricotta or rice. They are a classic snack in Menton and nearby Riviera towns.
Mirazur
Refined dining focused on seasonal Mediterranean produce and polished French cooking, suited to a longer evening meal.
La Crêpe À L'Envers
Casual crêperie and café near the seafront, good for sweet and savoury crêpes, galettes and light meals.
Le Petit Prince
Popular traditional restaurant for Menton and Niçois specialities, with a cosy old-town feel and dependable local cooking.
Euro (€)
Moderate for the French Riviera: stays and dining cost more than inland France, but local buses, trains and simple cafés can keep daily costs manageable.
Average meal costs
- Budget
- €10-15 for fast food, bakery items or a simple lunch menu.
- Mid-range
- €20-35 per person for a meal at a mid-range restaurant.
- Fine dining
- €60+ per person for upscale restaurants.
- Coffee
- €2.50-4 for an espresso or cappuccino.
Tipping culture
Service is usually included. Round up or leave 5-10% for very good restaurant service. Taxis may be rounded up, and small change is fine in cafés.
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