Menton cottage holidays, Cote d'Azur Holiday rentals - cottages & holiday homes to rent in Menton
Menton is lovely holiday resort just 10km away from Monte Carlo on the French Riviera and next to the Italian border. It is known for its incredibly beautiful gardens including...
- Jardin Serre de la Madone
- Maria Serena garden
- Jardin botanique exotique de Menton ('Le Val Rahmeh')
- Fontana Rosa
Away from the beaches and gardens, Menton has an abundance of cafes, restaurants and bars, and during the peak summer months, there are several beach clubs where you can chill out in style. There is also a market selling local produce which is great for food shopping if you are renting a self-catering villa or apartment.
| At a glance... | |
|---|---|
| Restaurants | 100+ |
| Beach | ✔ |
| Beach clubs | ✔ |
| Marina | ✔ |
| Exquisite gardens | ✔ |
| Car recommended | ✔ |
| Distance to beach | Beach resort |
| Nearest airport | Nice (39km) |
| Nearest train station | Menton |
Featured holiday cottages in Menton
There are plenty of options when choosing where to stay in and around Menton from excellent self catering beach cottages to town centre apartments. Most of the self catering holiday rentals are within walking distance to the centre, where there is a good selection of bars and restaurants. However, having a car makes it much easier to get around and visit the nearby villages such as the beautiful and chic resort of Roquebrune Cap Martin.
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Menton has a tropical micro-climate and is one of the sunniest parts of France, with an average of 316 days sunshine per year and temperatures reaching the high twenties in summer. With this type of climate, the area is full of vineyards and orchards which make for some good wine tasting!
Things to see and do in Menton
Menton and the surrounding area is full of interesting villages, historic cities, beautiful public gardens and countryside to explore.
| At few suggestions... | |
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| Take a walk around the Val Rahmeh-Menton Botanical Gardens | ✔ |
| Day trip to Monte Carlo taking in Casino Square and the famous harbour | ✔ |
| Vist the stunning beaches of Roquebrune Cap Martin just 1km away | ✔ |
| Explore the old town of Nice with its fantastic restaurants | ✔ |
Our view on Menton
We think Menton is one of those international resorts that you will go back to more than once. During the summer, it's a melting pot of tourists from all over Europe who come to soak up the atmosphere, and to wine and dine and simply have a good time. Renting a self catering holiday cottage is perfect for friends, families and groups. It provides, the space, freedom and flexibility to do what you want, when you want so you can explore this stunning part of the French Riviera at your own pace.
