Old Town Menton Travel Guide
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Visit Old Town Menton
Popular places to visit
Basilica of Saint Michael the Archangel
You can find out about the history of Menton with a stop at Basilica of Saint Michael the Archangel. Wander the waterfront and beautiful beaches in the area.
Cemetery of the Old Château
Walk uphill through Menton’s old town to a tranquil old cemetery with beautiful stonemasonry and magnificent views across the harbor toward the Italian border.
Circuit de Monaco
Every year, these winding city streets host the annual Monaco Grand Prix, said to be one of the toughest races in the Formula One calendar.
Casino Monte Carlo
Take a trip to the glamorous heart of Monaco, where you can try your luck with games or simply explore the palatial landmark.
Monaco Harbour
Walk along the oceanfront in Monte Carlo and see superyachts, glamorous casinos, historic cathedrals and celebrated museums.
Grimaldi Forum
The stylish multipurpose venue offers a varied program of theater, art and music and is one of Monte Carlo's most distinctive modern landmarks.
Things to do
The best of French Riviera Full-Day from Nice Small-Group Tour
From Nice , Monaco & Provencal villages (T6)
Vespa scooter rental to explore the French Riviera
Monaco: Race Through History Self-Guided Audio Tour
Top hotels in Old Town Menton
Best Western Premier Hotel Roosevelt
Front desk people were great. Location is great. Room was everything you could want.
Reviewed on 12 Dec 2025
Albert 1'er Hotel Nice, France
Great location and staff!
Reviewed on 3 Jan 2026
Fairmont Monte Carlo
Great location next to casino in central area. We got 1st floor room with great sea facing balcony room. At night waves crash below on columns as hotel is on ocean so a bit scary. Hotel staff helped us move to another floor for next day.
Reviewed on 5 Jan 2026
OKKO Hotels Nice Aéroport
Absolutely fantastic hotel Looks exactly as you see on the pictures with everything being very simple but will arranged in a nice boutique hotel The staff of fantastic and the rooms are extremely comfortable, although compact The snacks they provide a great although I wouldn’t say 24 hours because ...
Reviewed on 3 Jan 2026
Le Meridien Nice
Great location
Reviewed on 26 Dec 2025
Radisson Blu Hotel, Nice
Nice and luxurious hotel located centrally in Nice parallel to Promenade des Anglais. Close to communication such as tram and bus. Which provides the opportunity for training and other activities along the Mediterranean! Very nice I will recommend this hotel.
Reviewed on 4 Jan 2026
Other neighbourhoods around Old Town Menton
Menton City Center
If you're spending some time in Menton City Center, Basilica of Saint Michael the Archangel and Lucien Barriere Casino are top sights worth seeing.
Old Town Roquebrune-Cap-Martin
While Old Town Roquebrune-Cap-Martin may not have many sights to explore, venturing just a little farther will lead you to top things to see and do like Cabanon Le Corbusier and Carnoles Beach.
La Rousse
While La Rousse isn't home to many top sights, Circuit de Monaco and Le Metropole Shopping Center are some notable places to visit nearby.
L'Annonciade
When in L'Annonciade, you can plan a visit to Circuit de Monaco and Le Metropole Shopping Center, some noteworthy sights in the nearby area.
Les Plages
While Les Plages may not have many sights to explore, venturing just a little farther will lead you to top things to see and do like Circuit de Monaco and Le Metropole Shopping Center.
Le Portier
While Le Portier may not have many sights to explore, venturing just a little farther will lead you to top things to see and do like Circuit de Monaco and Le Metropole Shopping Center.
