Les Rivages du Parc Nr. Menton Site no: RV073

At a Glance

Nestling between the sea and the mountains, Menton is a small seaside resort with a very pleasant microclimate. It is an old medieval and baroque town with avenues lined with luxury hotels, exceptional gardens, markets and a casino. Residences Les Rivages du Parc is a modern apartment located close to the town centre and a pebble beach is only 50m away. Menton is a busy town all year round with lots to do. Near the resort there’s museums and beautiful gardens, such as Maria Serena villa with its subtropical plants. Also worth seeing is the the square of Saint Michel’s basilica overlooking the old port and the Lottier oil mill.

Opening dates

• 09/04/11 - 12/11/11

Number of apartments: 86

Important information

Exceptions

• Barbecue: not provided

Vehicles

• Are vehicles allowed on pitches: Yes

Dogs

• Are dogs allowed: Yes

• Must be kept on a leash: Yes

Price Includes

End of stay cleaning (except kitchen), bed linen, towels, cleaning kit and television. Prices DO NOT include refundable security deposit and tourist tax which are payable in resort. Indoor parking €49 per week. Please note: We don’t have our own couriers in resort, but the staff at reception are friendly and helpful and will be able to advise you on any queries you may have.

Board basis: Self-catering

Out and about

Menton offers many shops and activities, including water sports. There are several art museums to visit too. Monaco and Italy are within striking distance, meaning some amazing day trips can be planned. Closer to the residence, you're just 50m away from a lovely, clean pebble beach.

The following facilities are available:

• A security/cleaning deposit is required
• Preferred payment method: Maestro, Switch, Visa, MasterCard only as no cash or cheques accepted
• Indoor parking available (€55 per week, €10 per day)
• Dogs are allowed (€55 per week or €9.00 per day. Admitted on presentation of anti-rabies certificate)
• Washing machines
• Drying machine

Reception

• Languages spoken: French, English, German, Italian
• Other services: Information, post, messages, urgent repair assistance, photocopy and faxing. Board games and cards available for loan (subject to availability).
• WiFi available (€5.00)

Shops

• All services and shops about a 10-minute walk away. Doctor’s surgery, small supermarket 300m away. Chemists and cash machine are very close at hand.

Some facilities remain closed in low season, please check at the time of booking if there is an activity or facility which is key for your holiday.

There are no pools on this site

There are no children's clubs available at this location.

The following activities are available:

Watersports

Windsurfing

• Windsurfing not available on the resort, nearest Windsurfing is 0.80 km from the resort

Swimming Pool

• Swimming not available on the resort, nearest swimming is 4 km from the resort

Sports

Tennis

• Tennis not available on the resort, nearest tennis is 3.50 km from the resort

Minigolf

• Minigolf not available on the resort, nearest minigolf is 3.00 km from the resort

Some facilities remain closed in low season, please check at the time of booking if there is an activity or facility which is key for your holiday.

The following local attractions are available:

Nearby

• Nearest beach: 50meters

Activities

Water sports: Public water sports centre with sailing and windsurfing (800m). Tel: +33 (0)4 93 35 49 70. The Vieux Port water sports club (about 800 m away). Tel: +33 (0)4 93 41 66 41. Thalassotherapy: at the Thermes Marins centre in Monte-Carlo (about 12 km away). Tel: + 33 00 377 92 16 49 69. Preferential rates for Pierre & Vacances guests. Alex Jany public swimming pool (4km away). Tel: +33 (0)4 93 35 87 40. Tennis of the Madone (3.50km) 7 outdoor courts. Tel: +33 (0)4 93 57 06 57. Mini-golf: at the Koaland leisure park (about 3km away). Tel: +33 (0)4 92 10 00 40. The Pian mini-golf (about 2 km away). Tel: +33 (0)4 93 57 76 93. Casino on the sea-front (about 200m away). Tel: +33 (0)4 92 10 16 16.

Attractions

The resort: Nestling between the sea and the mountains, Menton is a small seaside resort with a very pleasant microclimate. It is an old medieval and baroque town with avenues lined with luxury hotels, exceptional gardens, markets and a casino; Menton is busy around the year. Museums: The Jean Cocteau museum (works of art), the 'Musée des Beaux-Arts' (Fine Arts museum). Gardens: the gardens at Maria Serena Villa (subtropical plants), Carnolès Palace, Val Rahmeh (botanical gardens), Fontana Rosa (a garden with ceramics in the Valencienne style), and the 'Serre de la Madone' with its glasshouse. To be seen: the square of Saint Michel’s basilica which dominates the 'old public port,' the Lottier oil mill... Boat trips at Beaulieu, Monaco and Villefranche. Boat trips at Menton during certain periods. The surrounding area: The Mentonnaise Riviera is made up of six towns including: Castellar (6.50km) affording an incredible view of the sea. Sainte-Agnès: (10km) streets which date back to the middle ages, craftsmen's houses and artists’ studios, the remains of a feudal castle and a Fort on the Maginot line. Roquebrune-Cap-Martin (8km), medieval village. Gorbio (11km), the Château of the Alziari Counts, chapels, a wash house and bread oven. Castillon (13.5 km), traditional and contemporary architecture. Trips to Monaco, Nice, Cannes, Beaulieu, Villefranche, Grimaud, Eze, Vence, Ste- Agnès, St-Paul-de-Vence, Grasse, Biot, Vallauris, and nearby Italy.

The following travel details are available:

Airport(s)

• Nice (NCE): 40km

Public Transport

• Local Railway: Menton, 1km

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