







The Bastion (small fortress built in 1636) was restored and re-designed in its entirety by Jean Cocteau as the setting for his artwork. The staircase, tapestry, pebble decoration..., everything was imagined by Cocteau himself.Una tappa inevitabile dell''opera di Jean Cocteau.
Built on the port of Menton, the Bastion is a museum dedicated to the works of Jean Cocteau. If the project was completed 3 years after his death, it has nevertheless greatly contributed to the rehabilitation of this small fort of the seventeenth century. Each year, in order to respect the artist's wish that his works should take on "an air of habit", the exhibition is renewed. The Jean Cocteau Museum, the Bastion is an essential step in the footsteps of the famous painter, draftsman and poet.
Closed from 14/11 to 24/11 inclusive.
Closed from 14/11 to 24/11 inclusive.
Accessibility
Accessibility
Not accessible in a wheelchair
Rates
Rates
From 13 December 2025 to 17 November 2026
From 13 December 2025 to 17 November 2026
Full price
€5.00
Reduced priceStudents, teachers, large families, persons over 65, on presentation of proof
€3.75
Group adultsProfessional partners, groups of 10 or more
€2.50
Free: every first Sunday of every month.
Payment methods
Payment methods
Payment methods
Bank/credit card
Check
CashOpenings
Openings
From 13 December 2025 until 17 November 2026
From 13 December 2025 until 17 November 2026
Monday
10:00 - 12:00
14:00 - 18:00
Tuesday
Closed
Wednesday
10:00 - 12:00
14:00 - 18:00
Thursday
10:00 - 12:00
14:00 - 18:00
Friday
10:00 - 12:00
14:00 - 18:00
Saturday
10:00 - 12:00
14:00 - 18:00
Sunday
10:00 - 12:00
14:00 - 18:00
Location
Location
Contact Jean Cocteau Bastion Museum
- www.menton.fr
Spoken languages
Spoken languages
Environment
Environment
- Town location
- Close to a public transportation
- Bus stop < 500 m
- Beach within 300 m



