Le Petit Train, Menton
Discover the town of Menton on board the small tourist train
With influences from Italy and neighbouring Monaco, Menton is a wonderfully rich town on the French Riviera. Picture postcard landscapes, historical architecture and stunning backdrop.
The tour lasts around 1 hour and takes you through the culturally interesting areas of town and along the waterfront. There are regular departure times throughout the day.
The Petit Train only during the summer months.
What to see
Sights in Nice
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Musee Jean Cocteau, Menton
Located <1 km away
This gallery is dedicated to the French writer, artist and filmmaker Jean Cocteau but also host a number of exhibitions by various other artists.
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Museum of Prehistoric Anthropology
Located 8.8 km away
The area around the Cote d'Azur is rich in prehistoric artefacts, many of which can be found in this fascinating museum.
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Cathedrale Saint-Michel, Sospel
Located 12.4 km away
The heart of the old town of Sospel opens out into a wide sunny square dominated by the colourful facade of the Saint-Michel cathedral.
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Fort St Roch, Sospel
Located 12.5 km away
This remnant of the second world war is a huge engineering feat made from lots of concrete and once housed machine guns and barracks.
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Parfumerie Fragonard, Eze
Located 12.5 km away
This factory for perfume, soap and cosmetics, has very modern laboratories and workshops. Discover the secrets of manufacturing perfumes and cosmetics.
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Parfumerie Galimard, Eze
Located 12.6 km away
Free guided tours of a historic perfume factory in the medieval village of Eze.
Where to lunch
Restaurants in Menton
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A Braijade Meridiounale Restaurant, Menton
Located in Menton
Situated in Menton's old town, near the church of St Michel, this restaurant serves traditional Provençal food, classic recipes from the French Riviera with an Italian touch.
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Cote Sud Restaurant & Pizzeria, Menton
Located in Menton
Located right in front on the sea in Menton, this charming restaurant has a great terrace where to sit and enjoy their creative take on Mediterranean, Italian and Provençal classic cuisine.
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A Boire A Manger Restaurant, Menton
Located in Menton
This is the restaurant where Menton locals go for lunch. They serve huge platters with meat, fish, cheese, sandwiches... all made with high quality ingredients, and their burgers are famous around town.
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Loving Hut Restaurant, Menton
Located in Menton
An eat-in or take-out restaurant serving a wide choice of vegan snacks, meals and desserts.
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Croc'antine Restaurant, Menton
Located in Menton
This restaurant serves soups, salads, wraps, sweet and savoury tarts, desserts and a selection of freshly squeezed juices. A nice place for a relaxed lunch.
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Maison Martin & Fils Restaurant, Menton
Located in Menton
Located in Menton's old town, right in front of the old market, this restaurant serves classic dishes from the Core d'Azur region, using only fresh seasonal ingredients.
What to do
Things To Do in Menton
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Koaland, Menton
Located in Menton
A fun-packed mini-theme park for children, just a few minutes walk from the beaches at Menton.
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Le Petit Train, Menton
Located in Menton
With influences from Italy and neighbouring Monaco, Menton is a wonderfully rich town on the French Riviera. Picture postcard landscapes, historical architecture and stunning backdrop.
How to get passes
Tickets are available from the meeting point on Esplanade Francis-Palmero (at least 30 minutes before departure) or from the tourist office in Menton. For a group booking, there is a minimum reservation for 20 people and this must be made through the Menton tourist office in Avenue Boyer.
Child policy
Children under 6 years of age travel for free when accompanied by an adult. Children between 6 and 11 years of age are charged a reduced fare of €5.