Menton

Exceptional gardens and Italian gentleness

Menton — The Pearl of France

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Distance from Nice
40 km
Journey time
45 to 55 min
Transfer from
130€
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Menton lies 40 kmfrom Nice Côte d'Azur Airport, roughly 45 to 55 min by road. The essentials: The Old Town and the Saint-Michel Basilica, The Serre de la Madone Garden, The Jean Cocteau Museum, The Municipal Market Hall, Les Sablettes Beach. For your stay, the most sought-after addresses are The Maybourne Riviera, Hôtel Napoléon, Riva Art & Spa. HB Drivers, a private chauffeur company based in Nice, handles transfers to Menton in a Mercedes with a private chauffeur from €130 — a fixed rate confirmed at booking, 24/7, plus hourly or daily chauffeur hire to explore the town without worrying about parking. Information verified in 2026.

The last French town before Italy, Menton enjoys the mildest microclimate in France. Pastel façades, exceptional gardens, lemon trees and an old town with a Ligurian air: the "Pearl of France" wins over lovers of authenticity.

HB Drivers connects Nice airport to Menton in 45 to 55 minutes, with the option of photo stops in Monaco or along the Corniches on the way.

The 5 must-see places in Menton

The Old Town and the Saint-Michel Basilica
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The Old Town and the Saint-Michel Basilica

A maze of ochre and yellow lanes climbing towards the baroque basilica and its pebble forecourt. From the old harbour, the façade of Menton is one of the most photographed on the Riviera. Let your HB Drivers private chauffeur take you to the historic centre while avoiding the traffic constraints.

Transfert Nice → Menton
The Serre de la Madone Garden
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The Serre de la Madone Garden

A botanical masterpiece created by Lawrence Johnston, where rare plants from around the world thrive in a romantic setting of pools and terraces. Our Nice airport transfer service takes you there directly, offering a perfect transition between your flight and the green serenity of this natural haven.

The Jean Cocteau Museum
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The Jean Cocteau Museum

Menton was dear to Cocteau, who decorated the town hall's wedding room and the harbour bastion. A singular artistic trail facing the sea. Plan a cultural visit aboard your Mercedes with chauffeur to explore this exceptional heritage without wasting time.

The Municipal Market Hall
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The Municipal Market Hall

A Belle Époque covered market where you can taste the products of the Menton region: PGI lemons, barbajuans, socca and Italian specialities. For your gourmet shopping, your HB Drivers car waits patiently nearby to stow your culinary finds in our spacious boot.

Les Sablettes Beach
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Les Sablettes Beach

At the foot of the old town, a beach with clear water and the finest view over Menton's colourful façades. A renovated promenade and restaurants right on the water. Head home rested after your swim — HB Drivers, the Riviera's exclusive service, sees to your return in complete calm.

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HB Drivers takes you to Menton

At the gates of Italy, Menton is also our departure point for Ventimiglia, San Remo and the Italian Riviera. HB Drivers handles your airport transfers, the Lemon Festival in February and your cross-border tours in a Mercedes with chauffeur.

Nice → Menton Private Transfer

The Finest Hotels in Menton

Our chauffeurs handle transfers to and from the destination's palaces and five-star hotels every day — personalised welcome and drop-off at your hotel's door.

The Maybourne Riviera
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The Maybourne Riviera

An ultra-designed glass vessel suspended from the cliff of Roquebrune-Cap-Martin at the gates of Menton. A 360° panorama unique in the world and the starred cuisine of Mauro Colagreco. Reach this spectacular address with your Nice airport transfer aboard an elegant Mercedes with an HB Drivers chauffeur.

Hôtel Napoléon
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Hôtel Napoléon

A charming contemporary boutique hotel facing the sea and the beaches, with a fine heated outdoor pool in its large garden of Mediterranean lemon trees. Choose the absolute comfort of an HB Drivers private chauffeur to reach this flowering oasis directly after your arrival on the Riviera.

Riva Art & Spa
4★

Riva Art & Spa

A contemporary, artistic hotel on the seafront promenade. Its full rooftop spa offers a magnificent sea view. Entrust your journeys to our service: we guarantee perfect punctuality for your relaxing stay at this hotel.

Your Questions about Menton

The Nice airport → Menton transfer starts at €130 in a Mercedes sedan and €150 in a van. Fixed, all-inclusive rate, whatever the hour.
Yes. Every year in February and March we take our clients to the Lemon Festival. Early booking is advised, as access is restricted during the parades.
Absolutely: Ventimiglia and its Friday market, San Remo, Portofino or Milan. See our Nice → Italy transfer page for long-distance rates.