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Walking tour of Menton town centre, old town and graveyard, with panoramic views (option: visit the town's most incredible botanical park!
An unforgettable & unusual walk to discover the city centre's well-known & unknown monuments, with their diverse architectural styles with emphasis on fantasy & exoticism. We'll then get immerse in the Baroque splendours: maze of cobbled streets and narrow stairways in the splendid old town. Finally, let's admire panoramas from hilltop cemeteries (historic castle & memorial importance in World Wars & African combatants)
A poetic walk echoing our 5 senses to discover Menton (the well-named Pearl of the Côte d'Azur), the French capital of citrus fruits and lemons, and the sunniest town in France, nestling at the foot of the mountains and bathed by the Mediterranean. There will be plenty of opportunities to taste local products (specialities from Menton, citrus products, olive oils, etc.) and meet craftsmen (earthenware) or artists (painters).
What's Included
Meeting and pickup
Meet the guide at 3pm at : Gare de Menton (Gare ferroviaire) Place De La Gare, 06500 Menton (just in front of the Train Station's main entrance (outside), right side when you look the building in front) The guide will have a blue sign Nice Creative Tours.
5mn walk to the train station "Menton-Garavan"
Itinerary
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(Pass by)
Let's start with the view over this symbol of Menton nightlife and leisure
Admission ticket free -
1
We will pass through the Essentials districts of the Pearl of the French Riviera, from Belle Epoque Palaces to the pedestrian area and then up to the medieval town, Historic House of Grimaldi Family, probably the most colorful and surprising of the French Riviera, until the Old Port and its sail boats
1 hour • Admission ticket free -
2
After visiting the nicest districts in Menton city center, with remarkable Belle Epoque & Art Nouveau architecture, we will pass in front of the Town Hall, have a look on the beautifull building hosting the market of Menton (morning), we will visit the most known pedestrian street full of nice squares, shops and attractions before to enter in the center of the Old Town & its impressive main church, a must of the baroque architecture!
20 minutes • Admission ticket free -
3
One of the greatest panoramic point over the roofs of the Old Town & the wonderfull bay of Menton. The monumental cementery offer as well beautiful monumental graves and havemany stories to tell us
15 minutes • Admission ticket free -
4
+ IF OPTION BOTANICAL PARK +1H: Let's visit the most surprising luxrious garden in the most known French Riviera's city known to be the sunniest city of France and the queen of the botanical parks. You will be amazed by the biodiversity of fragrances, flowers, fruits, lagoon, water-lilies, tropical forests & more. With explanation by a passionate of botanic
1 hour • Admission ticket included
Additional info
- Service animals allowed
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries
- Not recommended for pregnant travelers
- Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
- Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
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Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
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Cancellation Policy
- For a full refund, you must cancel at least 24 hours before the experience’s start time.
- If you cancel less than 24 hours before the experience’s start time, the amount you paid will not be refunded.
- Any changes made less than 24 hours before the experience’s start time will not be accepted.
- This experience requires a minimum number of travelers. If it’s canceled because the minimum isn’t met, you’ll be offered a different date/experience or a full refund.
- This experience requires good weather. If it’s canceled due to poor weather, you’ll be offered a different date or a full refund.
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