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🛡 A Roman centurion with epic tales to tell
🪖 A mysterious soldier with lots of anecdotes about military secrets
✨ A slightly eccentric Baroque artist with a love of detail
🎨 Jean Cocteau himself, for stories about art
🌱 A prehistoric shaman who knows all the secrets of engraved rocks
✨ Recharge your batteries alone, far from the crowd
🛡 Play the adventurer and conquer the world
🎨 Write a diary
🌱 Devour history books
🪖 Build huts
🌱 Take a quiet stroll in nature.
🛡 Go back in time and visit historical sites.
🎨 Draw, paint, take photos… It doesn’t matter as long as it’s creative!
🪖 Explore new places, especially those off the beaten track!
✨ Stroll through museums or discover a local culture.
🛡 To ancient Rome, to attend an imperial banquet!
🎨 To the 1950s, to meet the artists of the time.
🌱 At the dawn of humanity, to discover how our prehistoric ancestors lived.
✨ In the 17th century, to experience an era full of refinement.
🪖 In 1940, to experience life in a bunker.
🪖 Exploring dark underground tunnels in search of secret passages.
🌱 Carving mysterious symbols into rock, in the manner of early humans.
✨ Wear a baroque wig and learn period dances!
🎨 Paint a mural fresco.
🛡 Take part in a Roman battle re-enactment in toga and sandals.
🛡 An antique scroll.
✨ A sketchbook.
🌱 An antique compass.
🎨 A camera.
🪖 A flashlight.
Have you counted your 🛡, 🎨, 🪖, 🌱 and ✨?
Then it’s time to find out which cultural activity is right for you in Menton, Riviera & Merveilles!
There’s no doubt about it: Roman history buffs like you will love admiring the Trophée d’Auguste! Perched in the village of La Turbie, this emblematic monument is a true testament to the great moments of imperial glory. With its 35-metre height and exceptional panorama over Monaco and the Mediterranean, feel the power of theRoman Empire as you travel back in time!
Fort Maginot in Sainte-Agnès is the place for you! A true adventurer with a passion for fortifications andmilitary history, this underground city carved out of the rock is sure to satisfy your curiosity. Perched at an altitude of 800 metres, the fort plunges you into a unique atmosphere with its 2,000 m² of galleries and underground rooms, where ultra-modern equipment for the time ensured the comfort and safety of the soldiers. It’s also here that you can discover how this fortress played a strategic role in the defense of the Bay of Menton!
If you’re a fan ofBaroque art and historic buildings, Sospel Cathedral is sure to captivate you! Push open the doors of the building and marvel at the richness of its decor: impressive trompe-l’œil, gilded cherubs and lighting effects create a unique atmosphere! Its architecture, conceived as a veritable theatrical setting, and its sumptuously decorated interior bear witness to the ambitions of the Baroque era. What better way to enjoy a magical visit to the church, where beauty and spirituality meet!
Halfway between art and history, the Musée du Bastion de Cocteau is the perfect visit for you! Housed in a 17th-century bastion, this museum showcases the works of Jean Cocteau in an original setting. And for art lovers (literally!), head for the wedding hall, where impressive mythological frescoes take pride of place!
We know you’re dying to know all about the life of Neolithic man! With interactive exhibits, rock engravings, and even a recreation of Ötzi the Iceman, the Musée des Merveilles is an unforgettable fun experience for young and old alike! To get there, just click here for directions.