Let The Mall Sanremo take you on a journey of discovery along the French Riviera, sharing an unprecedented point of view on the places and treasures that animate the famous French destination.
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Explore the hidden treasures of the French Riviera with The Mall Sanremo. Our guide reveals the most incredible sights, history and unique flavors.

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40km from The Mall Sanremo
A colorful pearl of the French Riviera, a few kilometers from the Italian border, Menton is a small town overlooking the sea, loved for its gardens, beaches and art museums. A real feel-good destination, which every February is filled with citrus sculptures during the “Festa dei limoni” (Lemon Festival).
What to see: Basilica di Saint Michel, Chapelle des Pénitents Blancs, Promenade Du Soleil, Orto botanico (Botanical garden)
What to eat: Limoni di Menton (Lemons from Menton)
Traditional events: Fête du Citron (February)

MENTON

52km from The Mall Sanremo
Sea, glitz and the annual Formula 1 Grand Prix are just some of the treasures that characterize the coveted Principality of Monaco — also known as Monte Carlo. Among its skyscrapers, luxury hotels and Michelin-starred restaurants, don’t miss a visit, perhaps a lucky one, to the Casino.
What to see: Casinò di Monte Carlo (Casino of Monte Carlo), Palazzo dei Principi, Cattedrale dell’Immacolata, Porto (the port), Giardino esotico (Exotic garden)   
What to eat: Barbajuan (swiss chard and ricotta fritter), Les pavés du Rocher (French sweet cakes), Fougasse (a typical bread)
Traditional events: Grand Prix de Monaco (Monaco Grand Prix) (May), Tennis Rolex Masters (April), Monaco Yacht Show (end of September)

MONACO

55km from The Mall Sanremo
Perched at an altitude of 400metres, Èze is an ancient village full of flowers, colored shutters and narrow streets brimming with art. The pride and joy is the exotic garden full of cacti, succulents and tropical plants offering superb views along the entire French Riviera and its crystalline sea.
What to see: Art galleries in the village, viewpoint from the exotic garden, Fragonard perfumery
What to eat: Mandarinette (local liquor made from mandarin oranges)
Traditional events: Les Medievales d’Eze (July)

ÈZE VILLAGE

65km from The Mall Sanremo
Villefranche Sur Mer is a delightful fishing village in the Alpes Maritimes halfway between Nice and Monaco. Take time to delight in its narrow alleys and admire the arcades, the bougainvilleas, the stairways, until you reach the Chapelle Saint-Pierre, restored in 1957 by Jean Cocteau.
What to see: The historical center, Rue Obscure, Chapelle Saint-Pierre, Saint-Jean-Cap-Ferrat
What to eat: Bouillabaisse (traditional fish stew)
Traditional events: Fête des Mai (May)

VILLEFRANCHE SUR MER

67km from The Mall Sanremo
City of history, art, delicious flavors and creativity, Nice is the capital of the French Riviera. Its seafront, dotted with luxurious buildings, is the most famous in the region: it is no coincidence that the Promenade des Anglais leads visitors to discover the wonders of the Baia degli Angeli for 7 kilometers.
What to see: Old town, Promenade des Anglais (seaside promenade), Museo Matisse (Matisse Museum), Colline du Château (Castle Hill of Nice)
What to eat: Pissaladière (flatbread dish), Tourte de blettes (swiss chard tart), Salade niçoise, Socca nizzarda (traditional flatbread from Nice)
Traditional events: Carnevale di Nizza (Nice Carneval) (February)

NICE

86km from The Mall Sanremo
An art village par excellence, Saint Paul de Vence is a constant source of inspiration. A charming town, where beauty and elegance give way to a slow lifestyle. In the heart of the town why not try your hand at bowls, visit some of the galleries and savor the local cuisine in a dreamy location.
What to see: Rue Grande, Botteghe d’arte (art shops), La Colombe d’Or, Fondazione Maeght (The Maeght Foundation)
What to eat: Aioli des légumes (legume aioli), Marmelade d&#8217;oranges amères (bitter orange marmalade)
Traditional events: Fête des Vendanges et des Châtaignes (October)

SAINT PAUL DE VENCE

95km from The Mall Sanremo
The beaches, the works of Picasso, the city of ramparts: there is so much to see in Antibes, a destination resting on the verdant promontory that bears its name. An evocative place that satisfies everyone&#8217;s tastes, from sea lovers to contemporary art enthusiasts.   
What to see:  Museo Picasso (Picasso Museum), Marché provençal, Port Vauban, Sentier du Littoral a Cap d&#8217;Antibes
What to eat: Beignets de fleurs de courgette (fried courgette flowers)
Traditional events: Pain, Amour et Chocolat Festival (February), Les Voiles d’Antibes (June)

ANTIBES

98km from The Mall Sanremo
Pablo Picasso, Jean Cocteau and Christian Dior are some of the great names in art and fashion who have chosen Mougins as their home. With its unprecedented snail shape, the old city is a succession of colored houses, artisan shops and cascades of jasmine everywhere.     
What to see: Art studios, Fountains and washhouses in the center, Place Commandant Lamy, Museo d&#8217;arte classica (Classical Art Museum) (MACM), Chapelle Notre-Dame de Vie
What to eat: Pan bagnat de Mougins (traditional sandwich from Mougins)
Traditional events: Les étoiles de Mougins (September)

MOUGINS

100km from The Mall Sanremo
City of luxury and jet-set, Cannes is one of the most popular destinations on the French Riviera, as well as the capital of the seventh art, where the red carpet is rolled out every year to welcome the International Film Festival and its stars.
What to see: La Croisette, Palais des Festivals, Rue d’Antibes, Le Suquet, Marché Forville, Île Sainte-Marguerite
What to eat: Plateau Royal (seafood platter), Moules
Traditional events: Festival di Cannes (Cannes Film Festival) (May), Festival d’Art Pyrotechnique (Pyrotechnic Art Festival) (July and August)

CANNES

111km from The Mall Sanremo
What’s that delicious aroma? It&#8217;s Grasse, the wonderful smelling town where the historic center is a real maze of narrow streets, shops, markets and impressive snap-worthy views. Ça va sans dire, do not miss an intoxicating visit to the many ancient perfumeries.
What to see: Botteghe artigiane, Piazzetta del mercato, Notre-Dame-du-Puy, Musée International de la Parfumerie (International Museum of Perfumery), Casa Museo di Fragonard
What to eat: Lou Fassum (stuffed cabbage), Fougassette (traditional French bread), Les Ganses (deep-fried sweet pastries), Tarte à la courge (pumpkin pie)
Traditional events: Journée du Parfum (no fixed date)

GRASSE