Walking Tour in the Old Town of Menton France
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).
Options
Menton is dement! Walking Tour Old Town
Duration: 2 hours 30 minutes
What's included in Walking Tour in the Old Town of Menton France
(Subject to Option Inclusions)Itinerary
Casino Barriere de MentonPass-by Only
Let's start with the view over this symbol of Menton nightlife and leisure
Menton
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
Basilica St. Michel
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!
Inclusions
- All Fees and Taxes
- Entrance and visit of the botanical garden
- Guided Walking tour in the Old Town with a professional guide
- Private transportation
- Food or drinks
- 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
Meet
Pickup and Dropoff
You will make your own way to the meeting points
Meeting Points
- Meet the guide at 3pm at : Gare de Menton (Gare ferroviaire) Place De La Gare, 06500 Menton (just in front of the Train Station's main entrance (outside), right side when you look the building in front) The guide will have a blue sign Nice Creative Tours.
End Points
- 5mn walk to the train station "Menton-Garavan"
Redeem
Ticket Redemption
Walking tour recommended with good physical conditions (4km) Meeting point Palais de l'Europe, 8 avenue Boyer, Menton. Just next the main entrance, in front of the Tourism Office of Menton (info point), the guide will have a blue sign and a hat