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France·🌊 Coastal

At the easternmost point of the French Riviera, Menton is the warmest city in France, known for its lemon festival. The pastel-colored old town and exotic gardens make this border town near Italy particularly charming.

What awaits you

BeachCity tripLocal cuisineNatureWalkableBy the sea

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Best time to visit

July–August: up to 30°C with 14h of sunshine per day.

In June–September, water temperatures reach a pleasant 28°C — perfect for swimming.

Insider tip: November — a pleasant 17°C with fewer visitors.

Cooler winters (14°C). Best visited in July–August.

Max. temperature
13°
Jan
14°
Feb
16°
Mar
18°
Apr
22°
May
27°
Jun
30°
Jul
30°
Aug
26°
Sep
22°
Oct
17°
Nov
14°
Dec
Water temperature
15°
Jan
14°
Feb
14°
Mar
16°
Apr
19°
May
23°
Jun
27°
Jul
28°
Aug
25°
Sep
21°
Oct
18°
Nov
16°
Dec
Sunshine hours
7h
Jan
8h
Feb
9h
Mar
11h
Apr
12h
May
13h
Jun
14h
Jul
12h
Aug
10h
Sep
8h
Oct
7h
Nov
6h
Dec
Rain days
3d
Jan
5d
Feb
7d
Mar
7d
Apr
9d
May
8d
Jun
2d
Jul
5d
Aug
7d
Sep
8d
Oct
6d
Nov
7d
Dec

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Menton as a Vacation Destination

Menton is an excellent choice for beach holidays, city breaks. Its coastal location offers direct access to the sea and plenty of water activities. The best time to visit is June, July, August with temperatures up to 30°C.

The center is easily walkable — a car is rarely needed. Campers will find pitches for both tents and caravans.

The region offers rich cultural experiences: excellent local cuisine, stunning natural landscapes. The best months for swimming are June, July, August, September with water temperatures up to 28°C.

Good to know

Price level
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Local languages
FR
Camping
Tent & caravan