MOST Brits flock to either Nice or Cannes when going on holiday to the French Riviera, overlooking another large town. Located on the border between France and Italy , the seaside town of Menton has been dubbed the "Pearl of the Riviera" by holidaymakers. Home to pastel-coloured buildings, quaint streets, a picturesque harbour and vast lemon groves, Menton is a picture perfect.
Before officially becoming part of France in 1860, Menton had been part of Sardinia and Monaco. In the middle of the 19 th century, Menton broke away from Monaco after heavy tax impositions were imposed on its lemon trade, which was its main industry. Every year, the town holds a lemon festival to celebrate the production of citrus fruits in the seaside town .
Menton is the last large town on the border with France and Italy, which means there several attractions geared towards tourists. Travel Blogger Sophie wrote: "Menton is the pearl of France because of its sheer beauty. "It’s the kind of destination that you’ll be thinking of for years to come after departure and is often touted by visitors as one of the towns that they would most like to return to along the French Riviera.
" Boasting over 300 days of sunshine per year, Mention is said to be the warmest town along the French Riviera . The largest beach in Menton is Les Sablettes Beach, which is a mixture of fine gravel and sand. Its shallow waters are ideal for younger holidaymakers, with showers and toilets also found at the beach in the summe.
