MENTON, THE GARDEN OF THE RIVIERA AND A NEW DESTINATION FOR BUSINESS TOURISM
“I would have liked to live in this land that evokes Paradise.”
These are the words with which Lord Byron celebrated Menton, a haven for renowned artists and creative minds, bathed in the light of the French Riviera and ideally located between the Principality of Monaco and Italy, between the sea and the mountains.
Thanks to its mild, subtropical microclimate, Menton hardly experiences winter. A true paradise of gardens, the town boasts a rich cultural and architectural heritage, earning it the prestigious designation of “Ville d’Art et d’Histoire” (Town of Art and History).
Nestled between Italy and Monaco, just 40 minutes from Nice, Menton is an authentic Mediterranean destination, making it the ideal setting for your next corporate event, whether a conference, seminar or team-building experience, for up to 500 participants.
THE MENTON BUSINESS TOURISM BUREAU: YOUR SINGLE POINT OF CONTACT
Bringing together a network of professional partners, the Menton Business Tourism Bureau showcases the destination’s full range of facilities and services. These include municipal and privately owned meeting venues, urban and natural settings suitable for hosting events, the Palais de l’Europe, the Jean Cocteau Museum – Wunderman Collection, and other event spaces, as well as hotels with meeting facilities, the Casino and the Nautical Centre.
The Menton Business Tourism Bureau also offers a wide range of activities, including water sports, white-water sports, mountain activities and sporting challenges, all set against the backdrop of the town and its magnificent gardens.
YOUR EVENT, FULLY TAILORED AND TURNKEY
Conferences, seminars, trade shows, incentive trips, gala evenings and all your professional gatherings…
To ensure the success of your event, the Menton Business Tourism Bureau offers proven expertise and a wealth of experience. Whether you need support with part or all of your event organisation, the team will tailor a proposal to your requirements and budget, providing assistance at every stage: registration, accommodation, catering, exhibitions, transfers, guest reception, translation services and social programmes.
MEETING AND EVENT VENUES
PALAIS DE L’EUROPE
The only convention centre on the French Riviera to have preserved the elegance and architectural grandeur of the Belle Époque.
Overlooking the Biovès Gardens in the heart of the town, this former casino, built in 1908, retains all the splendour of early 20th-century architecture. Now renovated and redesigned for events, it offers 3,000 sqm of space across two levels, with seven rooms accommodating between 40 and 700 people.
An Italian-style theatre with seating for 700, featuring a 249 sqm stage and a screen.
A reception area of 374 sqm, complemented by two smaller lounges of 65 sqm each and two terraces. The Grande-Bretagne lounge is ideal for cocktail receptions, buffets and gala dinners, with a 48 sqm dance floor.
The Forum de France, a 675 sqm exhibition and event space featuring a 47 sqm stage and two side galleries, ideal for trade shows, exhibitions and professional events.
JEAN COCTEAU MUSEUM – S. WUNDERMAN COLLECTION
Currently closed for renovation works, with reopening scheduled for 2029–2030.
Located on the Mediterranean waterfront, this exceptional contemporary museum has become a distinctive cultural landmark in Menton.
Invite your clients, partners and colleagues to this remarkable venue for an original public relations event, combining an exclusive setting with the prestigious image of the museum and the celebrated artist Jean Cocteau.
Maximum capacity: 250 people standing / 150 people seated.
SALLE SAINT-EXUPÉRY
Formerly a Scottish church, the building was acquired by the town in 1958 after it ceased to be used for religious services. It has since been converted into a fully sound-equipped conference venue.
Maximum capacity: 180 seated guests.
Stage area: 33 sqm.
OUR BUSINESS TOURISM PARTNERS
Six additional venues offer dedicated business facilities, including five hotels and one casino.
Meeting rooms equipped to accommodate up to 200 people.
