{"id":61,"date":"2013-06-21T14:38:04","date_gmt":"2013-06-21T13:38:04","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/www.french-riviera-luxury-properties.com\/?p=61"},"modified":"2013-07-15T13:54:29","modified_gmt":"2013-07-15T12:54:29","slug":"menton-the-pearl-of-france","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.french-riviera-luxury-properties.com\/en\/menton-the-pearl-of-france\/","title":{"rendered":"Menton, The Pearl of France"},"content":{"rendered":"

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Menton<\/strong> is a commune situated in southeastern France<\/strong> along the Franco-Italian border and the city of Ventimiglia. World-renowned for its authentic character and high-end resort reputation, Menton will reveal itself as a perfect vacation destination<\/strong>. Thus, discover over a summer the unique small town\u2019s beaches, typical streets and come back in the winter to celebrate the F\u00eate du Citron<\/i> (Lemon Festival).\"Menton\"<\/a><\/p>\n

With its warm climate, the city location has been suitable for lemon, tangerine and orange cultivations, hence the town symbol, the lemon. Celebrated mid-February, the F\u00eate du Citron<\/i><\/strong> welcomes each year thousands of tourists as well as many locals. It is a must-see carnival, during which the yellow citrus fruit draws all the attention. As Menton being one of the biggest lemon producers in Europe<\/strong>, this fruit had to have its own festival<\/strong>.<\/p>\n

Menton also holds numerous buildings worth a tour such as the Bastion<\/i>, located on the town\u2019s harbour. Built by the Princes of Monaco<\/strong> in 1636, this massive construction now houses a part of the Jean Cocteau Museum<\/strong>. The French poet influence can be witnessed over the city, as in the town hall where the wedding room had been decorated by the artist in the fifties. Moreover, religious monuments<\/strong> as the Saint-Michel-Archange basilica, the Russian Orthodox Church and the Monastery of Annonciade are part of the real treasures of this city and welcome visitors all year long.<\/p>\n

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If you are torn apart between the search of an authentic stay<\/strong> and a luxurious vacation<\/strong>, there is no need to give up one or the other. French Riviera Luxury Properties<\/strong> helps you find the most amazing villas in Menton and its surrounding, so you could experience a unique holiday. French Riviera properties<\/b><\/a> await you in one of the most spectacular cities of the coast to live the French art of living its fullest.<\/p>\n

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