Menton

Few cities on the French Riviera have a history as closely tied to lemon growing as Menton. Set on the Mediterranean coast beside the Italian border, it is framed by the foothills of the Maritime Alps. Mild local conditions made citrus cultivation a defining trade, commemorated each winter by the Fête du Citron, first held in 1934. The old town’s pastel façades and narrow lanes climb towards the 17th-century Basilica of Saint-Michel-Archange, while coastal gardens recall Menton’s enduring horticultural identity. Continue with other webcams from the area to see how this part of Provence-Alpes-Côte d’Azur connects regionally.

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