The French Riviera's most colourful hidden gem | Life in Menton & visiting Ventimiglia in Italy 🇫🇷🇮🇹

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  • Опубликовано: 21 ноя 2024

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  • @arulcastro5013
    @arulcastro5013 11 месяцев назад

    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.

    • @BenandMarnie
      @BenandMarnie  11 месяцев назад

      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 😃

  • @gmichael9850
    @gmichael9850 3 месяца назад

    menton, the fresh maker

  • @liamhemmings9039
    @liamhemmings9039 4 месяца назад

    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.

    • @BenandMarnie
      @BenandMarnie  3 месяца назад

      Thank you so much for your kind comment. And that's so true, living in a place is always so different to visiting. I imagine Menton is still a special place to call home though.
      PS thank you for the tip!!

    • @gladiator7926
      @gladiator7926 3 месяца назад

      Hi there! Would you share, what is the current situation in your area ( let's say between Nice and Imperia in Italy) for jobs in all sectors? I'm an EU citizen and I speak only Italian for the moment, so think to relocate in the italian part while I learn French to move to Nice later...

  • @JamesBrown-ij1px
    @JamesBrown-ij1px 4 месяца назад

    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!

    • @BenandMarnie
      @BenandMarnie  3 месяца назад

      Aww thank you so much :) Have an amazing time in Menton, it's truly beautiful!

  • @carolinaaguirre1637
    @carolinaaguirre1637 Год назад +2

    Gracias! este video fue justo lo que necesitaba antes de viajar a Menton... saludos desde Chile 🙂

    • @BenandMarnie
      @BenandMarnie  Год назад +2

      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 🤩

  • @cupcake150911
    @cupcake150911 7 месяцев назад

    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.🥰🌻🌻

    • @BenandMarnie
      @BenandMarnie  7 месяцев назад +1

      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 🙏

  • @CathyDahut
    @CathyDahut 6 месяцев назад

    THANKS FOR YOUR LOVELY VIDEO!!!!

    • @BenandMarnie
      @BenandMarnie  6 месяцев назад

      Our pleasure! Thank you for your lovely comment ☺️

  • @shapeoftimes
    @shapeoftimes Год назад +2

    Wonderful tour guys! We'll be in Nice in august and plan to visit Menton too 🙂 Cheers from Canada!

    • @BenandMarnie
      @BenandMarnie  Год назад

      Thank you, glad you enjoyed it 😁
      Amazing, it’s so worth it! Enjoy your trip 😍
      Canada is on our wish list - one day…

    • @carolinaaguirre1637
      @carolinaaguirre1637 Год назад

      me too !! Solo trip :)

  • @ivanchelsea2110
    @ivanchelsea2110 Год назад +1

    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

    • @BenandMarnie
      @BenandMarnie  Год назад

      Ah awesome, we must check it out next time we’re over that way! 👌

  • @patricklemaire3010
    @patricklemaire3010 Год назад

    J'y suis allez 5 fois magnifique ❤❤❤❤❤❤ la vielle ville également 😊😊😊 j'habitais. Face a la mer

    • @BenandMarnie
      @BenandMarnie  Год назад

      Amazing! It’s truly beautiful. And we agree, the old town is the most remarkable area! The views over the coast and town… 😍😍

  • @vanessakaszanits2367
    @vanessakaszanits2367 Год назад +2

    Absolutely stunning! Thank you for sharing 🥰 what was the name of thr restaurant in Italy?

    • @BenandMarnie
      @BenandMarnie  Год назад

      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 😍😄

  • @anitakriek7429
    @anitakriek7429 Год назад +1

    Enjoyed watching this and u cant beat eating a pasta in Italy❤

    • @BenandMarnie
      @BenandMarnie  Год назад +1

      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 😆😍

  • @sunmoonwater8
    @sunmoonwater8 4 месяца назад

    ❤ thank you , in what month where you there ?

    • @BenandMarnie
      @BenandMarnie  3 месяца назад

      We went in July - it was SUPER hot, but SUPER beautiful and very much worth it :)

  • @mavictoriaquinto3470
    @mavictoriaquinto3470 7 месяцев назад

    This is awesome!

    • @BenandMarnie
      @BenandMarnie  7 месяцев назад

      Ahh thank you so much, glad you enjoyed :)

  • @ivanchelsea2110
    @ivanchelsea2110 Год назад

    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.

  • @elainamadden2101
    @elainamadden2101 5 месяцев назад

    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!

    • @BenandMarnie
      @BenandMarnie  5 месяцев назад

      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 :)

  • @mareebauckham9290
    @mareebauckham9290 Год назад +1

    What time of year were you travelling to this gorgeous place.

    • @BenandMarnie
      @BenandMarnie  Год назад +1

      It was July 2022, one of the most beautiful town’s we’ve visited 😍

  • @colleenblogg3954
    @colleenblogg3954 Год назад +1

    Beautiful video. What month did you visit?

  • @davidbarlow3825
    @davidbarlow3825 10 месяцев назад +1

    I have an apartment here - great video guys but it is pronounced “Monton” 😊

  • @jbayer5717
    @jbayer5717 Год назад +1

    Thanks for this. Hopefully you can work with your volume issues! We could hardly hear you with the wind and the music😊.

    • @BenandMarnie
      @BenandMarnie  Год назад

      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 ☺️

  • @margsangster8994
    @margsangster8994 8 месяцев назад

    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

    • @BenandMarnie
      @BenandMarnie  8 месяцев назад

      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! 🤘🤩

    • @margsangster8994
      @margsangster8994 8 месяцев назад

      @@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

    • @BenandMarnie
      @BenandMarnie  8 месяцев назад

      @@margsangster8994 wow, enjoy! You’ll have a great time no doubt! And thank you 🙏☺️

    • @margsangster8994
      @margsangster8994 8 месяцев назад

      @@BenandMarnie Happy Travels!

    • @BenandMarnie
      @BenandMarnie  8 месяцев назад

      @@margsangster8994 likewise ☺️😍

  • @paulagaudet7528
    @paulagaudet7528 Год назад

    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?

    • @BenandMarnie
      @BenandMarnie  Год назад

      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!

  • @ДуњаМилосављевић
    @ДуњаМилосављевић Год назад +1

    Great video!
    How much was the train ticket to Italy?

    • @BenandMarnie
      @BenandMarnie  Год назад +1

      Train travel is actually super cheap! Menton to Ventimiglia return is about £4, so roughly €5 ☺️
      Nice to Menton is about £5 (€6/7)

    • @ДуњаМилосављевић
      @ДуњаМилосављевић Год назад +1

      @@BenandMarnie Thanks!

  • @jmalandra2566
    @jmalandra2566 Год назад +1

    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.

  • @freefrankgable
    @freefrankgable 8 месяцев назад

    Any border people to deal with going to Italy on the train like that?

    • @BenandMarnie
      @BenandMarnie  8 месяцев назад +1

      Hey, no there’s no border control, you can come back and forth freely 😀

    • @freefrankgable
      @freefrankgable 8 месяцев назад

      Hey thanks guys! Same story if we took a train from Nice to the Amalfi coast?@@BenandMarnie

    • @BenandMarnie
      @BenandMarnie  8 месяцев назад +1

      @@freefrankgable it should be the same but might be worth double checking 👍

  • @frankmontague7544
    @frankmontague7544 Год назад +1

    ❤ 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❤

    • @BenandMarnie
      @BenandMarnie  Год назад +1

      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 😍😍

  • @gennyjustdownthelane8967
    @gennyjustdownthelane8967 7 месяцев назад

    Great video but music makes it hard to hear you!

    • @BenandMarnie
      @BenandMarnie  7 месяцев назад

      Ahh sorry if there were some iffy bits. We are having a few mic issues on this trip!

  • @testarosso1368
    @testarosso1368 Год назад +4

    It used to be part of Italy hence its charm

    • @BenandMarnie
      @BenandMarnie  Год назад

      Yeah, we read up about that! Absolutely fascinating. Such a beautiful place 🥰

    • @javierlorful
      @javierlorful Год назад +1

      😀😀😀