The BEST Town on the FRENCH RIVIERA (Menton!) 🇫🇷⛵️

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TOP THINGS TO DO IN MENTON, the Ultimate Travel Guide! We're in the South of France!! We will be exploring the French Riviera, from Menton to Monaco, Nice and and Villefranche-sur-mer! But first, these are our TOP THINGS TO DO IN MENTON. We’ll be exploring Menton’s top must see spots, its hidden gems, landmarks, and delicious foods.
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CHAPTERS
0:00 Top Things To Do in Menton, France
1:12 Our French Riviera Itinerary
2:30 Walking into the Old Town
3:02 Menton Beach
4:30 Best Eats in Menton
8:23 Menton Markets
12:23 Menton Lookout
14:50 Getting around the French Riviera
16:07 Menton Beach Clubs
17:33 Sailing Menton & French Riviera
18:14 Preparing for Mistral Winds
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@KristinasTravels 14 күн бұрын

Cheers for joining us in Menton where it's 40€ to go to a beach club and 2€ for a croissant!!!! Haha.. thoughts?! If you'd like a copy of the Google Pins from this series, join our crew on Patreon: www.patreon.com/kristinastravels Cheers team, and see you in the comments section! 👇❤

@pranavhinduja1182 14 күн бұрын

A pizza in the Cote d'Azur costs 20 Euros - Opt for a pissaladière - With pistou - Vegan pesto - Or socca - A chickpea crepe

@Charlie-Oooooo 14 күн бұрын

Where I live, for non-residents it's 20 bucks for daily parking and 10 bucks per person to get on the beach! And no chair or umbrella! BYO everything ;-) Merci beaucoup for the tour. Beautiful town! Bon appetite!

@du7456 13 күн бұрын

We pay 3.3 euro for croissant 😢 standard prices in Denmark.

@mikechapman3557 4 күн бұрын

Yes but wait, this video was super but what some people don’t know is in the mountains surrounding Menton are some of the most surreal and beautiful villas that have some of the best views in the history of views 😊 ❤❤❤❤

@chazjr2390 14 күн бұрын

What a great video to wake up to! Enjoying my coffee while in France with awesome people! Love it! ❤

@KristinasTravels 14 күн бұрын

Cheers Chaz!! Good morning to you ☕️☺️ Have a GREAT weekend my friend! ✨

@Corrvision 4 күн бұрын

Wow What a great place, Who would not want to live there. Awesome Episode guys!

@rebel.rising 14 күн бұрын

Def adding Menton to my bucket list!! Gorgeous place.

@KristinasTravels 14 күн бұрын

Incredible! Yes, I think you’d love it! 🥰 It’s very special - and not so crazy like the other cities along the coast!

@thejudge1445 17 сағат бұрын

What a life well lived. Luv from the USA.

@larsw.larsen4173 11 күн бұрын

Been there 40 years ago. Want to go back again🎉

@sebastianplusa 13 күн бұрын

I have to say your footage quality is so satisfying. I'm loving it. I have an OLED laptop screen and everything looks exceptional.

@KristinasTravels 11 күн бұрын

Oh, that's amazing feedback Sebastian, thank you! We film everything in 4K, so I'm thrilled to learn it's making a difference 🤗

@tomriley5790 14 күн бұрын

Another lovely video! Thanks for sharing it with us! Looking forward to seeing Monaco!

@KristinasTravels 14 күн бұрын

Hey Tom!! Cheers for the love 🥰 Of course… we’re heading to the casino… so hopefully I’m not flagged by YT… haha.. I’ll have to read the T&C’s of that 😂🤣

@panpiliarista13 14 күн бұрын

Magnifique ville sur la Côte d'Azur. Thanks for the video Kristina !

@KristinasTravels 14 күн бұрын

Wowwwww - love your French! 🇫🇷 Thank you for watching P! ✨🥐⛱️🍾 x

@markbernier8434 14 күн бұрын

Incredibly beautiful area. Thanks so much for showing it. Something to learn, learn and practice the rolling hitch. This is what you clap on a line so you can add tension to it and then be able to get it apart later. I say practice, because when a line jams on a winch or similarly, you are going to need to do this quickly in bad weather, probably in the dark with at least a sail, if not the whole boat, on the line. I will also mention that self tailing winches are relatively new and that is why there are always convenient cleats to tail against and make fast to.

@bos6782 13 күн бұрын

Looks absolutely amazing. Thanks for taking the time to allow us to explore with you both. Id say nay on the 30Euro for beach pass. No way

@jimhiggason6927 13 күн бұрын

Wow! Y'all living the good life, every screen is a postcard picture scene. Keep up the good work - still got a lot of Riviera to go!💯

@duanelarocque1541 14 күн бұрын

Another “wow” video! I have never previously heard of Menton before either, but your video makes it so enticing. Right now you are my number 1 sailing channel. I just love the out-of-the-way locations that you are visiting. Cant wait for your next video.

@simonlane7817 14 күн бұрын

Wow! That's so beautiful 😍. The food looks amazing!!! Super impressed you guys aren't morbidly obese. This far all the food this season has looked soooo good. Keep up the great work.

@KristinasTravels 14 күн бұрын

Haha, cheers Simon! I guess all the walking around, hiking, and climbing over islands keeps us fit 🤣 Yes, the food has been gooodddd! Cant wait to show you the rest of the Riviera! 🤗 Have a great week ahead S!

@gwpgames5309 14 күн бұрын

Been looking forward to this!!

@KristinasTravels 14 күн бұрын

Thank you!!! Let me know what you think of Menton and the ep 💕☺️

@gwpgames5309 14 күн бұрын

@@KristinasTravelsamazing video Like always! We have a boat we keep in Cannes marina but never piloted it to Menton. But definitely will after seeing what a great time you guys had!

@ronlokk 14 күн бұрын

Wow! I feel like I am right there. Beautiful! Now I know where to go. All the best.

@mehu849 10 күн бұрын

Hey Sailers ❤ Love your French tour, City is so vibrant ❤ John has done very good work on board ❤ Looking forward for your Monaco Trip ❤ Have a Great Day ❤️

@joelgustafsson5941 14 күн бұрын

Love the south of France!!! You guys cant miss eze village its so beautiful

@KristinasTravels 13 күн бұрын

Ohhh yessss!! Watch this space 👀👀👀 hehe! Cheers Joel 🤗 Amazing tip!

@mattdavidson6155 13 күн бұрын

Beach seats are worth it!!! Amazing video and adding to my list of places to visit..

@KristinasTravels 13 күн бұрын

🤩😜 Yesss, we def should have arrived at 1pm to really soak it all up! 🤗 Cheers Matt, def add this one to the list for sure.. and so close from Monaco too!

@sisselnilsen4699 14 күн бұрын

Myself was interrailing on the French riviera in the 1970ies. Unforgettable

@asonaird-yj3el 14 күн бұрын

Right good stuff

@KristinasTravels 14 күн бұрын

🤗🥰🙂

@user-ye1fl9kk9s 14 күн бұрын

Here in the netherlands, you have mainly beach clubs whereby you have to pay for your bed umbrella which is normal to us. Hoever off course you can lay close to the sea which is free. Love your videos and every time i watch, i just smile. I love sailing but unfortunately due to my health i cant any longer, so keep on coming with your videos so can enjoy your journey. Stay safe

@MrFroglips69 14 күн бұрын

How groovy, how exciting, how French. You guys are beyond lucky. Menton is so beautiful. I could live their, if just for the food/markets.

@JorJarrod-mm7bc 14 күн бұрын

My goodness so beautiful can wait to see everything

@KristinasTravels 14 күн бұрын

It’s just ridiculously insane! Menton is magic! ✨🤩 Enjoy Jarrod!

@sparklepea 12 күн бұрын

I’ve had beef tartare many times in Australia pretty standard fare at most French restaurants along with garlic snails

@troysublett8493 13 күн бұрын

Very nice video! Awesome job! Thank you for taking us along for the wonderful ride! 😎

@KristinasTravels 11 күн бұрын

Glad you enjoyed it Troy! Lots of unreal places to see along the French Riviera, can't wait to show you them all :) K

@f.t.w1066 14 күн бұрын

Sooooo jealous 😊.. what a gorgeous part of the world great video as always 👍👍👍🇦🇺

@natashadelort 7 күн бұрын

Menton is the best. But I’m bias since it’s my town 😂❤. Tourist season picks up July. Prior to that it’s mainly a family and retiree town.

@vincevince738 13 күн бұрын

I hope to see you around one day in La Rochelle (west coast of France), I’m sure you’ll love it 😄 Great video as usual, merci !!!

@castrain1419 12 күн бұрын

Beautiful area. And yes, you can get Tartare in Australia. Last time i had it was at All Saints wines near Corowa.

@KristinasTravels 11 күн бұрын

Oh wow! Thanks for the tip. It's so delicious.. considering it's raw meat.. and ordinary sounds pretty horrible! Haha

@HopeOfJoe 13 күн бұрын

Absolutely fabulous episode guys ‼️ 🎉 💕 ✨ Menton.......what an amazing place 🙌🏻🙌🏻 Depending on health care, and a few other things, living there would be wonderful ❤ And with our boat readily available, just perfect. Looking forward to this series. 👍🏻👏🏻 See you next time. ✨ 🌊 💨 ⛵️ 🏝️ 👙 🌞 ✨

@KristinasTravels 13 күн бұрын

Hey Joe - oh, it honestly would be incredible living there in Menton. Such an incredible spot - everything at your fingertips, like the potato stand holder said - sea, mountains, skiing in winter 😻

@moerudyk790 5 күн бұрын

if you do it once!! in such a beautiful place!

@trevhedges209 13 күн бұрын

Cheers guys!

@KristinasTravels 13 күн бұрын

Cheers Trev! ☺️☺️

@earthytones 9 күн бұрын

yep, you can get steak tartare lots of places :)

@robertschulz7454 13 күн бұрын

Great stuff

@Daniel-rg1nq 13 күн бұрын

Very cool, looks like an amazing place.

@CreatingKodie 14 күн бұрын

Great video Kristina! Sitting here drinking my coffee in Georgia USA dreaming of having your lifestyle within the next few years. Thanks for continuing to inspire us! ❤

@KristinasTravels 11 күн бұрын

Thank you so much Kodie 🥹 I'm so glad these vids inspire you too, that's incredible to know, I can't wait for you to visit soon! x

@MrWitheridge 14 күн бұрын

Wonderful part of France. Have been to a few destinations on your route but not Menton - its delightful! Had to check property prices and was quite surprised at some of the appartment prices as they are quite reasonable! I'll add that to the location list for retirement :) Enjoy the travels on the Cóte d'azur! PS John those croisants are amazing - am very very Jealous as no way I can get those here in UK!!

@rboston33 14 күн бұрын

Always enjoy your epis

@KristinasTravels 11 күн бұрын

You're the best, thank you R!!

@BTCxyz369 12 күн бұрын

💘Stunning 💝

@hellsbells112 14 күн бұрын

Good to see John on camera & talking a bit more!

@KristinasTravels 11 күн бұрын

I thought exactly the same thing when editing this episode!!! When I showed John he was a bit 'agghhhh' haha, but I'll have to show him your lovely comment, it'll be a nice boost of confidence ❤️ Thank you!

@AlanCzajkowski 7 күн бұрын

following in my sail steps ⛵

@gl2856 11 күн бұрын

If you have the cash spend it you only live once , great video guys , never been to menton looks amazing

@carltonbirds 14 күн бұрын

Very cool 😎

@KristinasTravels 11 күн бұрын

Cheers Carlton! 🤗

@webheadusa9377 14 күн бұрын

Okay, you got the beach club experience done. Spend the money on a lock box that you can carry with you when you go to a French bakery, buy your pastry and place in the lock box until you get back to the boat. Menu suggestion for you: use a croissant as a substitute for bread next time you make French toast. :¬) Webhead USA

@mentonish 13 күн бұрын

Pleased you did the walk up through the old town to the cemetery ,this is the area where the James Bond film was shot with the chase in the tunnel, duty free goods can be found on the french Italie border.

@kylewick46 14 күн бұрын

Awesome video Kristina!! Can’t wait for Monaco!

@KristinasTravels 11 күн бұрын

Cheers Kyle, I'm trying to work on it so I can get it out in conjunction with the F1 this weekend.. lets see if I can do it!! Haha, I'll do my best!

@seanchristie7150 14 күн бұрын

Fantastic episode, gotta love a well stocked fresh food market to use as a base. Still not sold on a pebble or rock beach. I feel a beach should be sandy. I reckon sitting on the seawall would be surreal blowing a gale with a nice 6ft wave. Can't come at paying for a beach lounge either but certainly will pay for fresh French croissants

@KristinasTravels 14 күн бұрын

Cheers Sean! Absolutely - that market is brilliant. Honestly one of the quaintest and nicest in Europe I’ve been to! 🙂 Highly recommend. Yes, I hear you about the beach.. pebbles are very un-natural! 🤣 and 100% re: croissants 🥐 … try to give John a run for his money with x3! 😅

@seanchristie7150 14 күн бұрын

@@KristinasTravels reckon I could give him a fair shake🥐🥐🥐🥐🥐🤣🤣

@conradboss 14 күн бұрын

€40 yay, I was there 20 years ago and it was that price at Saint Tropez.

@KristinasTravels 11 күн бұрын

WOWWWWW!!! Crazy for 20 years ago -- incredible stuff! Thanks for sharing Conrad :) Ps.. What a legend.. I can see you've been a subscriber for 2+ years, super grateful for ya matey! Thanks for your endless support while we continue to grow :) Cheers xx K

@rrocketman 13 күн бұрын

Great show. Better than Farmer Wants a Wife and The Summit combined 😎

@KristinasTravels 12 күн бұрын

You're way too kind!! Thank you so much for your support RocketMan!! Always great to see you here saying g'day! Hope all is well your way and thank you for the confidence boost, you're the best! Great way to start my Monday 🥰 KC x

@TravelonlineWalk 12 күн бұрын

Lovly, we go to Faliraki in two weeks

@KristinasTravels 11 күн бұрын

Wohoooo!! Happy holidays - have an absolute blast :)

@peterv.276 11 күн бұрын

easy to make tartar at home. just buy a really fresh meat (like from the butcher) and pass it through the meat grinder. in Germany there are butcher shops who will do it for you. It's a thing not only in france, but in all europe

@jimmisura6533 14 күн бұрын

80 euro on that well protected marina with hookup and unlimited water is reasonable but 40 euro for two hours at the beach club is crazy. Especially with the public beach right next door that didn’t look horribly crowded. Taking your own sun umbrella and portable loungers to the public beach is the way to go. Spend the money on meals or a local made Souvenir. My wife and do occasionally go to a pay beach in Fort Pierce Florida but it’s like only 6 dollars per vehicle and has nice facilities, playground, covered picnic areas and a beautiful sandy beach. We love packing a picnic lunch and can spend a whole day at the beach for very little. Great memories don’t require big bucks. There’s nothing wrong with being frugal. Saving your money early is how you were able to live your best life sailing while still young. It’s not being cheap, it’s being smart. Cheers from Wellington Florida.☀️🏝️⛵️

@EnriqueDeQuesada101 14 күн бұрын

❤

@KristinasTravels 13 күн бұрын

Thank you Enrique! 🥰

@UberGeek 14 күн бұрын

I was at the Nice and Monaco beaches July 2000 (I Remember seeing the Concord disaster on TV) and it was not as expensive, obviously, but there was a fee to sit in the shade on the beach. Worth it because it was so scenic, aka there were a lot of women (French??) topless. 😉

@antonioferrari8891 14 күн бұрын

Mention is a very nice spot. You were in Old Harbor which is less protected. The new one, GARAVAN is better

@KristinasTravels 13 күн бұрын

Oh yes, we were looking at that one too! But there were no spaces left.. I think we honestly got so lucky with this last spot! We were happy with anything with those winds arriving to be honest! 🥰🥰 Garavan also has a fuel dock too which would have been convenient! Thanks Antonio, so great to share this feedback with the community 🙌

@chrisgibbons6527 14 күн бұрын

Maybe I’m to Aussie……..but pay to go to the beach is a No from me! SA has some of the best beaches you’ll find anywhere in the world, and not a pebble in sight!

@KristinasTravels 14 күн бұрын

So so very true!!! Bias about SA beaches too hehe! 😜 Hmmm, I mean.. it was an ‘experience’ - an ‘expensive experience’… but… hey… we did it. Might be another 3 decades before we do it again 🤣

@chrisgibbons6527 14 күн бұрын

SA biased…….love it!

@mrshorrigan5225 13 күн бұрын

Australia has some beautiful beaches. Recently moved to WA and I am shocked by how stunning the beaches are here, compared to the eastern states. And parking at the beach is also free here! ❤

@krisvanaut 9 күн бұрын

@@mrshorrigan5225nah, idd prefer the med, the diversity and vibe you get is unseen across the globe. Everyone has its favorites ;-)

@dacpr 7 күн бұрын

Hi lovely video but comming from Monaco just know that if you take the train from Monaco to Menton it will take only 10 min, and by car 20 min, take care

@pranavhinduja1182 14 күн бұрын

Visit Monaco's Musée Océanographique - It's incredible - The best in the world

@jasenkamaric8822 14 күн бұрын

Love you so much beautiful ❤

@KristinasTravels 14 күн бұрын

🥰❤️😅

@jonathanscott550 14 күн бұрын

Thanks Kristina & John another really good video. Answer paying 40 Euro for beach club NO! ( is that per person?) AS you I have never heard of MENTON, France either. Beautiful scenic place. John I have seen Bluer water in the Caribbean. Yea the pebbled beaches reminds me of my wife's homeland Croatia and the Adriatic. Looking forward to your next video. Kristina hope you video the or some of the Golden Coast Boat Show. Later guys

@tonyw3250 13 күн бұрын

I love that area, I drove my Beetle around there in 91, showing my age now, but what a spectacular area., we sat outside the Casino for hours watching millionaires arriving in their supercars and flying their helicopters off the back of their super yachts.

@KristinasTravels 13 күн бұрын

Ohhh wow!! What a solid memory, how wonderful is that.. sounds like it’s similar situation today.. Supercars, helicopters .. yachts! Could watch the world go by and the characters arriving for hours!!! 😍 Have you been again since? I’d be interested to know if it’s changed much in terms of the city itself!

@tonyw3250 13 күн бұрын

@@KristinasTravels No sadly not, I live in Australia now. I do get to travel a fair bit because I'm a motorcycle journalist, but unfortunately not to that region yet.

@tonyacerra2329 11 күн бұрын

What month do the winds start?

@captainsalty9022 13 күн бұрын

What was the daily rate for your spot in the Marina?

@KristinasTravels 13 күн бұрын

80€ 🙂

@Krzysztof-yh9jy 11 күн бұрын

What is on your sail pan after this summer? Atlantic crossing to the Caribbean???

@pmacgowan 14 күн бұрын

What a beautiful place, next to Monaco would be a lot of $ there, a bit of trivia for you, what country has the same flag as Monaco?, hint it’s near Oz

@KristinasTravels 14 күн бұрын

INDONESIAAAAA!!! But supposedly the flag dimensions are different?! I know this because an F1 driver from Monaco won at the Melbourne F1 this year.. and I noticed the flag they flew behind him was the Indonesian flag.. not (technically) Monaco!!!! 🤣

@wanderwithanki 3 күн бұрын

is flying drone allowed in Menton or do you need any special permission?

@clintonmorris1945 7 күн бұрын

Nah to paying for the beach. Save your money for some more of the awesome cuisine

@TravisHollandMoto 14 күн бұрын

I realize that Jon probably does know that the word “gyp” is racist, but it’s a slur referring to the Roma Gypsy. Can’t imagine it was on purpose, and I wanted to point it out because it’s close to home for me personally. Other than that I just wish you guys posted more often. I love your channel. It’s always so well done.

@ravaun505 13 күн бұрын

Nay to a 40 Euro beach day!

@enricocurcio1610 3 күн бұрын

As a Brazilian where ALL beaches are public, paying 40 Euros is OUTRAGES for me even to think about it

@KristinasTravels 3 күн бұрын

It’s wild isn’t it… it’s very foreign concept for us too! 😳😱😶‍🌫️

@bobbybvi 12 күн бұрын

1h from Monaco ?????? I made 15 min with a rental car...

@KristinasTravels 11 күн бұрын

Oh sorrry, we went by public transport - we took the bus! But you’re right, it’s a hop skip and jump by car, super fast! 🙂

@ranw3013 13 күн бұрын

It’s always, always going to be a ya! “When in Rome”, look at it this way, ask yourself when will you ever be in that beautiful little gem of a city again ?? You guys are doing so well at staying off the overpriced and populated touristy traps, that you’re actually finding the real reason people started traveling. Remember “ when In Rome”!!