Out-of-town excursions from Menton
Have a whole day to spare for excursions? Then choose one of the tours that take you beyond the city limits. Menton is a small town, and there is not much to see here.
Sightseeing tours with a guide
A guided sightseeing tour of Menton lasts about 4 hours. You will see all the city’s main landmarks, including the Basilica of Saint Michael, the Bastion, the Old Town, the cemetery, and the Jean Cocteau Museum. The approximate cost of such a group tour in Menton is 50–80 EUR per person.
Bus tours
One of the most popular bus trips from Menton is to the picturesque village of Roquebrune-Cap-Martin, often called the “eagle’s nest.” Nestled in the Maritime Alps, it rises 225 meters above the sea, resembling a bird’s nest. Visitors are invited to explore a curious French castle (late 10th century), the Church of Saint Margaret, and Capitaine Vincent Square, which offers panoramic views of the Principality of Monaco.
Tourists often choose an evening excursion from Menton to Monte Carlo. The trip costs from 50–120 EUR per person. One of the most exclusive experiences is a private tour along the French Riviera called “Aromas and Flavors of Provence” (300–500 EUR per person). You will visit the world’s perfume capital Grasse, the mountain villages of Gourdon and Tourrettes-sur-Loup, as well as Marc Chagall’s beloved town of Saint-Paul-de-Vence. For the same price, you can also join the “Pearls of the French Riviera” tour and in 8 hours see Nice, Èze, Monte Carlo, Antibes, and Cannes.
