The French Riviera's most colourful hidden gem | Life in Menton & visiting Ventimiglia in Italy 🇫🇷🇮🇹
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- Опубликовано: 31 июл 2024
- It's no exaggeration, Menton is truly one of the most magical places in the world!
We cannot believe we hadn't heard of this town until a couple of years ago - and it seems we're not alone. As soon as we read about it, it shot to the top of our bucket list of places we just had to visit. When people asked where we were going and we told them 'Menton', many had a confused look on their face. 'Where's that?' they asked.
It's so colourful, it's just incredible. The narrow streets and rustic buildings leave you in awe. What's more, it's just a very short journey on the train to Italy. Tucked away right on the border where the French Riviera meets Italy, there's so much to do.
Chapters:
00:00 Introduction
00:57 Travelling to Menton
02:49 First walk around Menton
06:30 Menton's most iconic spot
09:04 Enjoying the French cuisine
11:13 Visiting Ventimiglia in Italy for pasta
16:10 Best viewpoint in Menton
17:58 Cemetery of the Old Château
20:01 Exploring Menton's stunning colourful old town
21:57 Saint-Michel Basilica and more of the old town
25:04 Menton beach
26:28 Beautiful last walk around Menton
Thank you for watching our short film and for coming with us around Menton and Ventimiglia.
Ben and Marnie 💕
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I live in Menton. Glad you like it, as you tourists, keep the place alive. The reality for residents, is as you would imagine, different. All that said, for a family it is a nice place to chill. One hint, always ask for a French language menu; otherwise you might pay a tad more in your native tongue.
I've just discovered you! 'Liked & Subscribed'! I'm visiting Menton in December 2024 and then on to Sanremo for Christmas! I'll check out your channel!
I found your channel about 30 minutes ago and I am already watching the third video of your fascinating channel. Monaco, menton, Paris are some of my favorite places. In the ocean of travel videos your videos are like precious pearls to me. Thanks and all the best to you two.
That’s so kind 🙏 thank you so much, it means a lot to us that you enjoyed the videos. That’s why we do it 😃
The kids and I are going this summer. Using this video as a guide. Menton is high our on list. Great video guys and thank you for all your efforts. I subscribed too.🥰🌻🌻
Ahh thank you so much! You will have such an amazing time I’m sure, Menton is still one of our favourite places 🥰
You’re welcome, the pleasure is all ours 😀 and thank you for subscribing, it means a lot to us 🙏
Wonderful tour guys! We'll be in Nice in august and plan to visit Menton too 🙂 Cheers from Canada!
Thank you, glad you enjoyed it 😁
Amazing, it’s so worth it! Enjoy your trip 😍
Canada is on our wish list - one day…
me too !! Solo trip :)
Gracias! este video fue justo lo que necesitaba antes de viajar a Menton... saludos desde Chile 🙂
Aww amazing, muchas gracias! Thank you so much for watching and we’re so glad you enjoyed it 😁
Hope you have an amazing time in Menton! It’s so beautiful 🤩
This is awesome!
Ahh thank you so much, glad you enjoyed :)
THANKS FOR YOUR LOVELY VIDEO!!!!
Our pleasure! Thank you for your lovely comment ☺️
Enjoyed watching this and u cant beat eating a pasta in Italy❤
Yay, thank you for watching and so glad you enjoyed it! And it's so true, it definitely tastes different - can't explain the science behind it... but it does 😆😍
By the way in Gagnes-sur-Mer, between Antibes and Nice, you can see house of Pierre-Auguste Renoir. french art man, Mougins , 20 minutes from Nice airoport , Picasso villa and museum there, with love from New Jersey, USA
Ah awesome, we must check it out next time we’re over that way! 👌
We just returned from Beausoleil, France, next to Monaco., its 20 minutes from Menton, we used to rent car . Bigest problem all these places in August , its parking . To get Menton and parking from Nice its a problem. Most cities from Nice to Genova, Italy the same, they beautiful , but highway between Nice and Genova in Alps and driving not so easy , even reach this high way from Nice. In Monaco up to the end of September exubition Mone, french art man , 150 his works from all museums of the world.
❤ thank you , in what month where you there ?
Absolutely stunning! Thank you for sharing 🥰 what was the name of thr restaurant in Italy?
Thank you for watching ☺️ it really is such a wonderful part of the world 🥰
Ooh sorry, we should’ve said in the video! It was called Pasta & Basta - it was absolutely delicious 10/10 rating from us 😍😄
J'y suis allez 5 fois magnifique ❤❤❤❤❤❤ la vielle ville également 😊😊😊 j'habitais. Face a la mer
Amazing! It’s truly beautiful. And we agree, the old town is the most remarkable area! The views over the coast and town… 😍😍
I have an apartment here - great video guys but it is pronounced “Monton” 😊
Trying to decide where to stay for ease of exploring and dining out at cafés. Do you think old town or up the hill a bit?
Hey Paula! We stayed in an Airbnb up the hill a little. It was easy walking distance - the only minor thing is that walking up the hill can be a bit of a chore when it’s very hot, but it’s not too bad. We always go for value for money as we don’t mind walking. The main sights in Menton are across a fairly small area though, so anywhere in the old town or nearby will be just fine for exploring ☺️
We walked to the train station from the old town quite happily as well. Hope you enjoy your trip there!
Enjoyed your video guys, thank you. If you loved the ambience in Menton, you should go to Eze and Ville-France, as they are equally photogenic and gorgeous for photo opportunities! Cheers from Australia
Ahh thank you 🙏 so glad you enjoyed it 😃
Wow, yes! We read about these places and wanted to squeeze them in on our visit but ran out of time. We will 100% be returning though, as they look equally stunning! And cheers, we’re hoping to make it to Australia this year! 🤘🤩
@@BenandMarnie wonderful! I’m going to Menton mid January next year, so can’t wait to see that area again! Love your enthusiastic narration btw! Cheers
@@margsangster8994 wow, enjoy! You’ll have a great time no doubt! And thank you 🙏☺️
@@BenandMarnie Happy Travels!
@@margsangster8994 likewise ☺️😍
Thanks for this. Hopefully you can work with your volume issues! We could hardly hear you with the wind and the music😊.
Thank you - yeah there was one day where we forgot the mic cover and the sound was a bit spoiled 😭
But we still wanted to share it anyway. Hope you enjoyed it still ☺️
Great vlog! Starting my France trip in Menton this July. Would you recommend the restaurant in Ventimiglia? If so, do you mind sharing the name? Thank you!
Ah thank you! That’s so cool, you’re gonna love it I’m sure. Definitely! We loved that it was a cute little trip across the border and the restaurant wasn’t toooo far to walk from the railway station. It was called Pasta & Basta :)
What time of year were you travelling to this gorgeous place.
It was July 2022, one of the most beautiful town’s we’ve visited 😍
Beautiful video. What month did you visit?
We went in July 2022 🥰
Great video!
How much was the train ticket to Italy?
Train travel is actually super cheap! Menton to Ventimiglia return is about £4, so roughly €5 ☺️
Nice to Menton is about £5 (€6/7)
@@BenandMarnie Thanks!
THANK YOU, YES MENTON IS ONE OF THE MOST BEAUTIFUL PLACES IN THE WORLD. I LIKE THE SHOP MAISON HERBIN WITH ITS HUGE RANGE OF HONEY.
IN VENTIMIGLIA ON FRIDAY THERE IS A MARKET WITH WONDERFUL AND CHEAP LEATHER GOODS.
NICE VIDEO. THE SONG... OH NO... PLS.
❤ BEAUTIFULLY DONE! When you return to Nice it would be our pleasure to host you, by the Old Port... and to share an exploration of GRASSE❤
Aww thank you so much, that means a lot! It is honestly so beautiful and one of our favourite places. We have plenty more videos and adventures on the way which we cannot wait to share!
We would absolutely LOVE to explore Grasse and the surrounding areas more on our next visit 😍😍
Any border people to deal with going to Italy on the train like that?
Hey, no there’s no border control, you can come back and forth freely 😀
Hey thanks guys! Same story if we took a train from Nice to the Amalfi coast?@@BenandMarnie
@@freefrankgable it should be the same but might be worth double checking 👍
Great video but music makes it hard to hear you!
Ahh sorry if there were some iffy bits. We are having a few mic issues on this trip!
It used to be part of Italy hence its charm
Yeah, we read up about that! Absolutely fascinating. Such a beautiful place 🥰
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