Menton markets
The Hôtel Menton Méditerranée brings you a list of Menton's markets within walking distance of your 3* hotel. Soak up the smells, colours and atmosphere in the town of Menton as you wander by the local market stalls. There's something for every taste and budget: food markets, craft markets and second-hand markets.
Halles Menton market
Minutes from the Hôtel Menton Méditerranée is the partially covered Menton Halles market. The market is under the roof of the municipal hall, a building dating back to 1898. Traders sell a variety of tantalising regional specialities as well as fresh produce: vegetables, fruit, fish, meat etc. Whilst you're shopping be sure to get involved in local life and chat to Menton's residents.
Address : 5 Quai de Monleon - 06500 Menton
Opening hours *: Tuesday to Sunday / 06:00 to 13:00
Distance from the hotel: 6 minute walk
Carei food market
Head to the train station area and the Carei food market which takes its name from the Esplanade Carei. Fiftten stalls sell quality food items and countless Menton specialities on a daily basis.
On Tuesdays and Sundays the market grows to include a textile and household linen section.
Address : Esplanade Carei - 06500 Menton
Opening hours *: Monday to Sunday / 8:00 to 13:30
Distance from the hotel:
- On foot, 30 minutes
- By bike, 10 minutes
- By car, 7 minutes
Vintage and collector's market
Menton's vintage and collector's market takes place on the second weekend of the month at Place du Cap on Quai Bonaparte, a 5 minute walk from the Hôtel Menton Méditerranée. Unearth collector's items and chat with collectors who can tell you the story behind each and every piece.
Address: Quai Bonaparte & Place du Cap - 06500 Menton
Opening hours *: second weekend of each month / 9am to 6pm
Distance from the hotel: 6 minute walk.
Second-hand market
Bargain hunters are in their element haggling at the thirty-odd stalls at the Menton second-hand market. This market at the end of the same street as the Hôtel Menton Méditerranée is the perfect place for a nosy.
Address: rue République - 06500 Menton
Opening hours *: Friday / 07:00 to 18:00
Distance from the hotel: 1 minute walk.
Craft market
The craft market is brought to you by Menton council and the "je crée, je fabrique" association to showcase artisan design in Menton. There are a dozen stalls where you can gaze at the work of Menton artists.
Address: Place du Cap - 06500 Menton
Opening hours *: First and third Saturday of the month / 9am to 5pm
Distance from the hotel: 6 minute walk
Seasonal markets
No matter the time of year, Menton is a bustling town with surprises galore.
Don't miss the Summer Night market, a must-do in Menton during most of summer. It's highly popular with locals and tourists alike. Experience countless jewellery, art, artisan stalls and entertainment every evening.
Address: Esplanade Francis Palmero - 06500 Menton
Opening hours *: From the end of June to the end of August every day / 18h00 to 00h00
Distance from the hotel: 6 minute walk
Menton Christmas market
December sees the Christmas market roll into Menton and the town glows! Every winter the French Riviera town near the Italian border puts on a magical show for the holiday season. As well as chalets selling artisan produce, you can also have fun at the many activities on offer: big wheel, merry-go-rounds, skating rink etc.
Address: 1780 Promenade du Soleil - 06500 Menton
Opening hours *: Beginning of December / 10:00 to 19:00
Distance from the hotel: 7 minute walk.
Make the most of the Hôtel Menton's ideal setting to explore all of Menton's markets and go home with regional and artisan produce.