Menton is a city on the French Riviera in southeastern France
It is known for its beaches and gardens such as the Serre de la Madone, where rare plants are found. To the east, the hilltop medieval old town is home to the Basilica of San Michele, with its 18th-century bell tower and the ornate façade of the Pénitents-Blancs chapel. Nearby, the Jean Cocteau Museum - Séverin Wunderman collection exhibits works by the poet Jean Cocteau.
