Let us tell you about the sumptuous period that made the town famous. In the second half of the 19th century, Menton welcomed members of high society from all over Europe. This golden period came to an end with the outbreak of the First World War.
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Attachment to France coincided with a boom in tourism, spurred on by the medical theories of Henry Bennet, and the launch of major town-planning projects: the port and the railroad in 1869. From 1872 onwards, the town expanded. Arterial roads were built to the west, followed in the 1880s by the boulevard de Garavan to the east. Palaces and villas were built in these new districts. From then on, Menton became a must-see resort for the aristocracy and the wealthy.
Payment can be made on site in cash (please bring a deposit) or by cheque made out to Trésor Public.
Payment can be made on site in cash (please bring a deposit) or by cheque made out to Trésor Public.
Attachment to France coincided with a boom in tourism, spurred on by the medical theories of Henry Bennet, and the launch of major town-planning projects: the port and the railroad in 1869. From 1872 onwards, the town expanded. Arterial roads were built to the west, followed in the 1880s by the boulevard de Garavan to the east. Palaces and villas were built in these new districts. From then on, Menton became a must-see resort for the aristocracy and the wealthy.
Payment can be made on site...
Payment can be made on site...
- TipsActivity proposed by Service du Patrimoine de la ville de Menton
Services
Services
Not accessible in a wheelchair
Rates
Rates
Rates 2025
Rates 2025
Full price
8€
Child
4€
Payment methods
Payment methods
Payment methods
Check
Cash
Bank/credit card
Online paymentGroups (Max capacity)
Groups (Max capacity)
- 1 Person (s) mini
- 49 Maximum number of people
Opening times
Opening times
From 1 April 2025 until 31 May 2025
Until 31 May 2025
Tuesday
10:00 - 11:30
* Cancelled in case of bad weather
Location
Location
Spoken languages
Spoken languages
Environment
Environment
- Town location
- Close to a public transportation
- Pedestrian area
- In the historic centre
Access
Access
- RDV in front of the Tourist Office in the Palais de l'Europe.
