Menton is a town and commune in the Alpes-Maritimes département of the Provence-Alpes-Côte d'Azur région.

FACTS AND FIGURES

• Population: 29,000
• Has been called the most beautiful town on the French Riviera and its nickname is La perle de la France ('The pearl of France')
• Menton dates back to the Paleolithic age
• Every year in February a 'Lemon Festival' takes place in the town. There are huge statues build from particular citrus fruit (lemons and oranges) and every year there is a special theme given to this festival

SIGHTS AND ATTRACTIONS

• Gardens: the Serre de la Madone, the Le Val Rahmeh, the Fontana Rosa, and the Maria Serena
• 17th-century Church
• Le Bastion de Saint Antoine
• Place Saint Michel