The most beautiful villages of the French Riviera
The French Riviera is home to some of the most beautiful villages in France.
Menton
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Mentone is the town located near the Italian border.
Known for its lemon and the festival that celebrates it, Menton has a medieval old town with colorful facades that give it an incredible charm.
The last French city before Italy, Menton is considered the pearl of France: with its very special subtropical climate, characterized by mild, sunny winters and hot, dry summers, with its old town and its ancient facades in soft pastel colors, it is a small wonder, full of lush gardens. Menton is also famous for growing lemons. There is a legend that Eve, driven out of Paradise, took one of these golden fruits with her, and that she planted its precious seeds right here. And the Festival of Lemons (Fête du Citron) in February is dedicated to the fruit.
Arabian Horse Show Menton
The Menton Arabian Horse Show is an event where the Arabian horse is the star.
Cocteau and the French Riviera
Jean Cocteau was a French poet, painter, draftsman, playwright and filmmaker. On the French Riviera, Cocteau found a refuge and a place of creation.
Christmas in Menton
At the end of the year, Mentone organizes various events to celebrate Christmas.
Baroque on the French Riviera
The French Riviera experienced a flowering of the Baroque art movement in the 17th century, which marked the area's architecture and decorative arts.