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MENTON & AROUND
A string of mountain villages peer down on Menton from the surrounding hills. The stun-
ning
Parc National du Mercantour
(
www.mercantour.eu
)
, a prime walking area, is a
mere 20km away. But make sure you start your explorations on Menton's doorsteps in Ste-
Agnès and Gorbio.
Menton
POP 29,361
Menton used to be famous for two things: its lemons and its exceptionally sunny climate.
We'd bet, however, that the city will soon add Cocteau as its third claim to fame, thanks to
the opening of the fantastic Musée Jean Cocteau Collection Séverin Wunderman.
