Regional Heritage Sites
Explore Menton's architectural history through this collection of 17th-century fortifications, 18th-century town mansions, and opulent Belle Époque hotels. The list features military sites like Le Bastion, restored by Jean Cocteau, alongside grand palaces such as the Winter Palace and Riviera Palace that defined the town's golden age of tourism. These sites showcase the transition from defensive structures to the decorative residential styles of the early 20th century.
A Musée Jean Cocteau - Le Bastion
A 17th-century fort built by the Princes of Monaco. In the 1960s, artist Jean Cocteau restored the structure to house his works, including mosaics, tapestries, and ceramics.
Riviera Palace
Built in 1898 by architect Abel Glena, this former luxury hotel is a landmark of Belle Époque architecture, featuring eclectic stylistic elements and a commanding view of the coast.
Hôtel Winter Palace
Designed by architect Albert Tournaire and completed in 1901, this former grand hotel represents the height of Menton's Belle Époque era, noted for its monumental facade and historic gardens.
Maison de la rue Loredan-Larchey
A residential building constructed in 1910, showcasing the early 20th-century architectural style of the region.
Hôtel Pretti
An 18th-century town mansion, also known as the Hôtel Pretti de Saint-Ambroise, located in the historic heart of the town.
Villa les Mouettes
An early 20th-century villa located near the Léopold-Bernstamm staircase, typical of the residential architecture developed during Menton's expansion.
Hôtel Adhémar de Lantagnac
An 18th-century private mansion built in 1775 for the Adhémar de Lantagnac family, featuring period architectural details.
Riviera Palace
A significant Belle Époque monument and former hotel designed by Abel Glena, dating back to 1898.
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