Postcards from Menton catalogue

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Menton is a charming French town on the Mediterranean Sea, right on the border with Italy. More

Menton is a charming French city on the Mediterranean Sea, right on the border with Italy. It is located in the Alpes-Maritimes department, within the Provence-Alpes-Côte d'Azur region, and had a population of approximately 30,300 on January 1, 2022.

Strategically situated between the French Côte d'Azur and the Italian Riviera dei Fiori, Menton forms a cultural and climatic transition zone. Just across the border lies the Italian city of Ventimiglia. Menton proudly bears the nickname "the pearl of France," and for good reason. With its picturesque sea views, baroque bell towers, and elegant facades, the city exudes an understated grandeur.

What makes Menton truly special is its unique microclimate. Thanks to this climatic advantage, lemon trees grow here where they are impossible elsewhere in France. It's no wonder the lemon is the city's symbol. Every February, Menton celebrates this citrus wonder with the Fête du Citron—a spectacular and colorful festival in which lemons literally take center stage.

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