Menton also known as “The Pearl of France” is one of the most charming seaside town along the French Riviera. A lovely place to visit especially in spring and summer as well as a fun place to be during its annual Lemon Festival …
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oh … I love going to Menton! This is my favorite place in France to go on holidays!
Glad you like this post ….
I know Menton! Yes, a great place!
Yes and fun to be there for the Lemon Festival See my previous post http://wp.me/pDYuL-tz ….
Thanks!
Wonderful – the sun turned on its spotlight, just for you
Thank you …
I”m going to mention this to my friend , she is visiting family in Reims right now .
What a beautiful shot! Need to read up more on Menton, thanks Kalpana.
Thank Madhu a lovely place to be also for their famous lemon festival – see my previous post http://wp.me/pDYuL-tz
And be sure to have a salade niçoise, to have a completely new experience with salad and sea food.
I want to go there!
the first picture, so full of warm…France is always lovely
very lovely!
Thanks for the comments …