Cannes as a celebrity stage last summer when
Woody Allen shot parts of his latest film here.
The mesmerising seaside town and its
surroundings are as typically and classically
Riviera as one will find. Palm trees sway in
the breeze, blue seas lap the beaches and
even bluer skies sit above the terracotta
rooftops. The beaches are safe and pleasant,
and the covered market, where shoppers
may purchase fresh fish, olives, honey and
other Provençal produce, add up to a picture
with immense appeal. Here, life goes by at a
leisurely pace.
Residents enjoy an exceptionally high standard
of living, whilst holiday homeowners love
it for its unique symphony of medieval and
baroque architecture, sandy beaches and the
magnificent gardens of Serre de la Madone,
Maria Serena, Fontana Rosa, Les Colombières
and Val Rahmeh.
The sea is a predominant feature of Menton.
The outstanding coastline, the old fishing port
and a newer marina seduce the numerous
visitors. Menton is also the first community
in the Maritime Alps region to have obtained
the award Ville d’Art et d’Histoire (City of Art
and History).
Over the past few years, Menton has been
actively reinventing itself, with an exciting
mix of top-notch restaurants, newly restored
historic gardens and a futuristic, multimedia
Jean Cocteau Museum at the port, which was
designed by the eclectic French architect,
Rudy Ricciotti.
Menton is fortuitously located both on the
sea and next to the Italian frontier. Alpine
skiing and Mediterranean swims afford residents and holidaymakers alike the best of
both worlds. And Monaco is just 13 kilometres
distant, whilst a day of shopping in Nice, starspotting in Cannes and yachting in Antibes
are so very close.
Lifestyle tops the list of reasons for owning
real estate in Menton. Property buyers laud
the wonderful sea views, terraces and proximity to the beaches as prime factors in their
selection of the idyllic seaside resort. All of
this makes Menton real estate an increasingly popular choice for those seeking a
comfortable and refined lifestyle on the
Mediterranean, with buyers coming chiefly
from France, Italy, the Benelux nations, the
United Kingdom and Scandinavia.
The town’s low-key sophistication, classic
allure and awe-inspiring beauty, plus the
deep-rooted sense of authenticity, give that
ever-lasting appeal to Menton. It is perfect for
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