Discover Menton: The Underrated City of the French Riviera

Tucked between the glamour of Monaco and the Italian border lies Menton: a town that’s as charming as it is overlooked.

Perfect for a long weekend, a day trip from Nice, or even a romantic getaway, here’s why Menton is quietly becoming one of the most ideal destinations on the Côte d’Azur.

Unlike Nice or Cannes, Menton remains wonderfully calm, even in high season. Its beaches are clean, family-friendly, and ideal for relaxed sunbathing or a quiet swim. Locals love Plage des Sablettes, with its gentle curve and postcard views of the Old Town rising above.

Menton isn’t just proud of its citrus – it’s built a cultural identity around it. Thanks to its protected microclimate, Menton’s lemons are world-renowned, and the locals celebrate them every February during the vibrant Fête du Citron.

Even outside the festival, you’ll find lemon everything: from soaps and liqueurs to gelato, jams, and local dishes. The Jardin du Palais Carnolès, once a royal estate, holds one of Europe’s largest citrus collections.

Menton sits right at the cultural crossroads between Provence and Liguria: and the food reflects it!

Expect:

• Handmade pasta with olive oil and lemon
• Fresh seafood caught just offshore
• Local specialties like barbajuan (a Monaco pastry with chard and cheese)
• Italian-style gelato

Whether you’re dining on the beach or at a shaded terrace in the old town, it’s hard to go wrong.

One of Menton’s biggest surprises? How close it is. You can get there in under an hour from most Riviera hubs:

From Monaco: ~15 minutes by train

From Nice: ~35 minutes

From Cannes: ~1 hour

The town is well-connected by TER regional trains, making it an ideal stop whether you’re based nearby or exploring the coast.

If you’re looking for a Riviera town that still feels like a local secret, Menton belongs on your itinerary. If you need to send, receive or change money during your trip – visit Globex Menton, located right by the Menton train station.

Globex Menton: 12 Avenue Boyer, 06500 Menton, France

Call us: +33 4 93 51 37 63
Email: info@globexfrance.com

Monday 8:30 am–12:30 pm, 1:30–6 pm
Tuesday 8:30 am–12:30 pm, 1:30–6 pm
Wednesday 8:30 am–12:30 pm, 1:30–6 pm
Thursday 8:30 am–12:30 pm, 1:30–6 pm
Friday 8:30 am–12:30 pm, 1:30–6 pm

Saturday & Sunday Closed

✅ Money Exchange | Major & Exotic Currencies
✅ Send and receive money internationally
✅ Official Western Union agent
✅ Official Monty Global Payments agent

Visit us: our multilingual Globex team is here to help you!