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Menton

Castellar – Menton loop from Menton

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France

Provence-Alpes-Côte D'Azur

Provence

Provence-Alpes-Côte d'Azur

Nice

Menton

Castellar – Menton loop from Menton

Hard

4.7

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Castellar – Menton loop from Menton

02:29

32.8km

740m

Cycling

Hard bike ride. Very good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: June 22, 2026

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Includes a segment in which cycling is not permitted

After 9.09 km for 87 m

Waypoints

Start point

Train Station

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1.76 km

Musée de préhistoire régionale

Highlight • Historical Site

The museum was founded by the naturalist Stanislas Bonfils (1823 - 1906). The chronological presentation of the various prehistoric sites in the region is illustrated with slideshows, films, exhibitions (bones, tools, ornaments, portable art, statuettes, etc.) and life-size scenic reconstructions of human activities. From the Vallonet cave and the first Homo erectus (1 million years), to the first metallurgists of the Bronze Age (3,000 years), we follow the evolution of populations on the sites of Terra Amata (400,000 years), the Lazaret cave (150,000 years), the Grimaldi caves (between -12,000 and -50,000 years) occupied by Homo neandertalensis, Homo sapiens, the Man of Menton (Cro-magnon) and the Martin shelter (10,000 years) populated by hunters… A journey of a million years in the major stages of the human adventure.

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3.04 km

Spectacular view from Boulevard de Garavan in Menton.

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Spectacular view from Boulevard de Garavan in Menton.

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3.04 km

Viewpoint over Menton

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Gigantic view.

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9.11 km

Castellar

Highlight • Settlement

Quiet little village with old and narrow streets.

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30.5 km

Nice view Menton Beach Boulevard

Highlight • Other

At the height of the Dogana, a cycle path begins, first on the side of the road, then on the very wide sidewalk, which ends under the old town. So you can pedal calmly looking around, what you will see is splendid.

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30.7 km

Sciences Po - Menton Campus

Highlight • Other

Beautiful building, like so many in Monaco

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31.1 km

Menton

Highlight • Settlement

Menton is a truly magnificent city with a particular microclimate, even better than that of Nice. The city is sheltered by the mountains that literally fall at the feet of the city and protect it. Its old town is one of the most beautiful on the Mediterranean coast. In winter, the lemon festival gives it even more color. It already has a lot! Menton is located on the border with Italy. The people of Menton often go shopping in Ventimiglia, the nearest Italian town just across the border. There is an institution in Menton, which is the jams from the Herbin house. I invite you to taste them by visiting their shop.

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Menton Town Hall

Highlight • Monument

The Town Hall of Menton, located in the south of France on the Côte d'Azur, is a historical and cultural monument with some special features:

1. **Architecture and Location**:
The building, known as the *Hôtel de Ville*, was completed in 1901 in a typical Belle Époque style, which is common in this region of France. The building reflects the grandeur of that time with decorative facades and elegant ornaments. The location of the town hall is special, because Menton itself is on the Italian border and shows a mix of French and Italian influences in its architecture.

2. **The Salle des Mariages**:
One of the most remarkable parts of the town hall is the "Salle des Mariages" (Wedding Hall). This hall was decorated in 1957 by the famous French artist *Jean Cocteau*, who himself had a special connection with Menton. Cocteau’s murals are colourful and have a mythical and romantic feel, making the venue particularly popular with couples who want to get married. The paintings depict symbolic images, such as Cupid, the guardian angel of love.

3. **Jean Cocteau’s legacy**:
Jean Cocteau had a profound artistic influence on Menton, not only in the Town Hall, but also in other parts of the city, such as the Jean Cocteau Museum. However, his decorations in the Town Hall are among his most personal and iconic works, making it an important cultural monument.

4. **Historical Interest**:
Menton’s Town Hall plays a crucial role in the history of the city, which was strategically important due to its location between France and Italy. Menton once belonged to the principality of Monaco, but eventually became a French city in 1861. This historical context contributes to the unique charm of the Town Hall and the city itself.

The Menton Town Hall thus combines both artistic and historical value and is a symbol of the cultural wealth of this border town.

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32.8 km

End point

Train Station

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

16.1 km

13.0 km

1.94 km

1.39 km

351 m

< 100 m

Surfaces

24.4 km

6.98 km

1.06 km

442 m

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Highest point (370 m)

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Weather

Monday 6 July

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Comments

November 1, 2023,Giro in bici

constant climb in the first part of 16 km then descent on a slight slope and a further 2 km climb to end with 4 km of flat terrain

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Castellar – Menton loop from Menton

Musée de préhistoire régionale

Spectacular view from Boulevard de Garavan in Menton.

Viewpoint over Menton

Castellar

Nice view Menton Beach Boulevard

Sciences Po - Menton Campus

Menton

Menton Town Hall

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