- Limone Piemonte 17 km from Tende
Village situated on the northern slope of the Col de Tende at 1000m altitude, close to the French and Italian Riviera, Limone is an Alpine ski resort that becomes a real town in the summer and winter seasons. The narrow streets are lined with rustic-style houses. The ski museum welcomes visitors all year round. It is one of the starting points of the Haute Route du Sel (booking: https://www.altaviadelsale.com)
- Ufficio turistico di Limone Piemonte (17 km from Tende)
(+39) 0171 92 52 81
https://www.limoneturismo.it/
- Ufficio turistico di Limone Piemonte (17 km from Tende)
- Vernante 20 Km from Tende
Musée ATTILIO MUSSINO, the illustrator of writer Carlo Collodi’s Pinocchio, chose Vernante as the second companion of his life.
The municipality of Vernante pays tribute to him with this museum.
There are also over 400 frescoes decorating the facades of Vernante’s houses and monuments created by Bruno Carletto, a former letter carrier who was impressed by Mussino’s work.
The Parco naturale delle Alpi Marittime twinned with the Parc national du Mercantour offers an exhibition space and workshops for younger visitors.
The remains of the castle of the Comtes Lascaris. The seigneury of the Counts of Tende included Vernante and Limone.
- The ProLoco at Vernante (20 km)
(+39) 0171 92 05 50
https://www.provernante.it/
- The ProLoco at Vernante (20 km)
- Briga Alta, about 30 km from La Brigue via the Haute Route du Sel
Briga Alta, at 1310 meters above sea level and some 100 km from Cuneo, is dominated by Mount Saccarello. After the Second World War, La Brigue became French with the hamlet of Morignole, Realdo, came under the municipality of Triora, in the province of Imperia, while Piaggia, Upega and Carnino became a new commune named Briga Alta (toll area for entry to the Haute Route du Sel- booking: https://briga.info/), and is part of the province of Cuneo.
- Briga Alta (approx. 30 km from La Brigue via the Haute Route du Sel)
(+39) 0174 39 38 29
https://www.comune.brigaalta.cn.it/
- Briga Alta (approx. 30 km from La Brigue via the Haute Route du Sel)
- Triora about 35 km from La Brigue via the Haute Route du Sel
Monesi di Triora is a hamlet in the municipality of Triora in the province of Imperia, Italy. Born as a ski resort, it is situated at 1392 m above sea level on the slopes of Mount Saccarello – 2201 m above sea level – the highest mountain in Liguria. A monument dedicated to the Redeemer was placed in 1901, representing the symbol and protection of the Maritime Alps, the statue’s installation is part of a more general project to celebrate the Jubilee of 1900.
- Triora (approx. 35 km from La Brigue via the Haute Route du Sel)
(+39) 0184 94049
http://www.comune.triora.im.it/
- Triora (approx. 35 km from La Brigue via the Haute Route du Sel)
- Ventimiglia 10 km from Menton
Jardin Hanbury: On the Mortola promontory, commune of Ventimiglia, a superb botanical acclimatization garden on the Italian Riviera. Mediterranean and exotic species from all over the world on 18 hectares. Magnificent villa in harmony with the grandiose setting, adorned with fountains, staircases, benches and pergolas.
Ventimiglia haute: picturesque old town with lovely panoramic views of the town and sea. A labyrinth of alleyways, quiet compared with the hustle and bustle of the town center (especially on Fridays, the day of the big market!) Worth seeing: the cathedral with its baptistery and crypt, the church of Saint-Michel, the oratorio dei Neri, the Aprosiana library (17th c., 1st public library in Liguria)
Covered market: variety and quality of products that attract many French cross-border commuters.
Friday market: remains an attraction, albeit an overrated one. Watch out for counterfeits!
- Nervia Valley after Ventimiglia, 20 km from Menton: 3 picturesque villages
Dolceacqua: Famous bridge painted by Monet at the foot of the medieval Old Town overlooked by the Doria castle, where summer events take place. A maze of dark, sloping alleys adorned with plants leads to the bridge. The local specialty is “michetta”, a type of brioche.
Apricale: a pretty medieval village with houses that seem to cling to the rock. Some facades are adorned with paintings. Numerous narrow streets and cobbled staircases lead through the village. You stumble into a pretty square where the church, the oratory of San Bartolomeo and the Lucertola castle dominate a number of restaurants, providing a beautiful backdrop.
Rochetta Nervina: a wooden pontoon follows the Barbaira river and leads to a stone bridge. This is the smallest of the 3 villages. The road goes no further and gives way to numerous hiking trails.
- Bordighera 14 km from Menton
The lungomare Argentina offers a very pleasant car-free seaside promenade. A market takes place here on Thursday mornings. At the end of this promenade, a charming chapel, recently renovated, dominates the rocks of its promontory. Beyond, from the marina you can see the dazzling whiteness of the Villa Garnier.
- Sanremo 27 km from Menton (by coastal road or 33 km by freeway)
A balnear city located on the Riviera of Flowers, San Remo offers magnificent examples of architecture: churches, palaces and villas as well as parks and gardens for lovers of greenery.
Pista ciclabile Area 24: former railroad line transformed into a 24 km cycle path taking you from Ospedaletti to San Lorenzo Al Mare.
San Siro Cathedral – Piazza San Siro,51. (Open daily – Free admission)
Russian Orthodox Church – Via Nuvaloni,2. (Open daily – Free admission)
Sanctuary of the Madonna della costa : Piazzale Santuario Assunta,15 (Open all day. Free admission.)
Villa Nobel where Swedish scientist Alfred Nobel lived. Nineteenth-century Azure-style garden with rare exotic species. – Corso Felice Cavalotti ,116 (9:30 am to 12:30 pm and 3:30 pm to 6:30 pm)
Villa Ormond park: Large variety of palm trees. Panoramic view of the city and sea. – Corso Felice Cavalotti
La Pigna: historic center, old town district, labyrinth of alleyways leading to the Madona della Costa Sanctuary. – Corso Felice Cavalotti,113 (From 7:00 am to 8:00 pm, free admission.)
The Casino: Magnificent art nouveau façade. – Corso degli ingelsi, 18 (Open from 10:00 to 2:30)
Passeggiata Imperatrice: Beautiful seaside promenade. – Lungomare Imperatrice,118.
IAT – Info Point
Corso Garibaldi – Palafiori Sanremo, ItalyVia
Matteotti – Cinema Centrale
+390184580500
https://www.sanremoliveandlove.it/The fruit of a shared History, similar tourist attractions (gentle way of life, international events, remarkable gardens, Via Julia Augusta…) and friendly relations that it is important to keep alive, the “City of Lemons” and the “City of Flowers” will soon be twinned.
- Bussana Vecchia 30 km from Menton, near Sanremo
A village partly destroyed by an earthquake in 1887, it remained abandoned for a long time, hence the name “ghost village“, before being rehabilitated by a group of artists.
The ruined side adds much charm to the place (see: the roofless church)
This “international artists’ village” entirely pedestrianized and surrounded by greenery, is dotted with galleries, art studios and small shops.

Close toMenton, Riviera & Merveilles
Italy
Located east of Menton, Riviera & Merveilles, take advantage of your stay to discover the Italian Riviera.
Things to see and do in Italy
- Limone Piemonte 17 km from Tende
- Vernante 20 Km from Tende
- Briga Alta, about 30 km from La Brigue via the Haute Route du Sel
- Triora about 35 km from La Brigue via the Haute Route du Sel
- Ventimiglia 10 km from Menton
- Nervia Valley after Ventimiglia, 20 km from Menton: 3 picturesque villages
- Bordighera 14 km from Menton
- Sanremo 27 km from Menton (by coastal road or 33 km by freeway)
- Bussana Vecchia 30 km from Menton, near Sanremo
Principality of Monaco
Located 13km from Menton and 69km from Tende, the Principality of Monaco lies to the west of Menton, Riviera & Merveilles.
France
Just a few kilometers from Menton, let yourself be tempted by the nuggets of the destination Nice Côte d’Azur.
What to see / What to do in France