Visit the Basilica of Saint Michael the Archangel! A jewel of Baroque art, it lies at the heart of the old town. Our guide will show you all its facets and explain the art of the Counter-Reformation.
The current building is the 3rd church built by the people of Menton over the centuries.
The first place of worship in the small town is mentioned in a deed dated 1302, but no text specifies its exact location. From the outset, it was dedicated to Saint Michel, a saint highly venerated in the diocese of Ventimiglia, on which it depends... Come and discover the fabulous history of this Baroque monument...
RDV Parvis Saint Michel, in front of the Basilica.
The first place of worship in the small town is mentioned in a deed dated 1302, but no text specifies its exact location. From the outset, it was dedicated to Saint Michel, a saint highly venerated in the diocese of Ventimiglia, on which it depends... Come and discover the fabulous history of this Baroque monument...
RDV Parvis Saint Michel, in front of the Basilica.
- TipsActivity proposed by Service du Patrimoine de la ville de Menton
Services
Not accessible in a wheelchair
Rates
On 1 March 2025
Full price
4€
Reduced price
2€
Free of charge: APA beneficiaries
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Travellers Cheque
Cash
Online paymentGroups (Max capacity)
- 20 Maximum number of people
Opening times
On 1 March 2025 from 14:00 to 14:45
Subject to favorable weather
Cancelled in case of bad weather
Location
Spoken languages
Environment
- Town location
- Pedestrian area
- In the historic centre
Access
- Nearest bus stop: Trabuquet, line 8.
