Top Menton Cultural Tours

Soak in the coastal magic of Menton alongside an enthusiastic local expert, meeting right in the heart of this famous Riviera gem celebrated far and wide for its sun-ripened lemons and citrus fruits. Kick off the experience inside the vibrant central market, where you will sample regional specialities. Afterwards, make your way along the golden shore while soaking up sweeps of the promenade and the dramatic Italian Alps towering on the horizon, concluding with a delicious sit-down lunch. Once refreshed, trace your guide through the labyrinthine, pastel-hued alleyways of the historic quarter, passing local art studios and iconic landmarks such as Saint-Michel Archange Basilica and its sweeping grand staircases. Before wrapping up, take advantage of some independent time to browse unique local boutiques, topped off with a tangy citrus dessert to celebrate the town's signature produce—leaving you with a perfect blend of Riviera culture, cuisine, and history.

Many French Riviera and Monaco tours make a short pitstop in Menton, but there’s much more to the coastal town than you can fit into a whistle-stop tour. This half-day walking tour lets you slow down and savor Menton’s laid-back atmosphere and Mediterranean views. See a side to Menton that most travelers miss, including historic landmarks, baroque churches, and Belle Epoque mansions, as well as panoramic viewpoints and hidden WWII sites.

An unusual and gentle hike from the seaside to the perched village of Roquebrune, with a visit to this medieval town and Grimaldi's Castle, then a little further up to an Exceptional Park offering orgasmic views. Most French Riviera visitors miss this spectacular, characteristic and perched village, with one of the most suggestive and extensive view over Monaco, Provence and Italy. We will take you to one of the oldest castles in France (11th century) where illustrious pages of Grimaldis of Monaco History was written. Let us show you Roquebrune-Village, in the footsteps of writer Romain Gary and other artists, and feel the poetry that emanates from it. Don't miss the monumental tree: the largest, most beautiful and proudest olive tree on Earth (and one of the oldest, dating back 2000 years), and a park with numerous bunkers from the Second World War. A unique, unusual and extraordinary place (highly recommended between 14 December and 7 January for its living nativity scenes).