Chapelle des Penitents Blancs, Menton
This chapel belonged to the White Penitents, Catholic laymen living under a common rule. It was built between 1680 and 1687 on land outside the city's walls.
Pointe Siricocca
Standing at 1051m the Pointe Siricocca offers amazing panoramas
Situated just half an hour from Monaco the Pointe Siricocca offers amazing panoramic views of the coastline and far inland to the north.
What to bring
IGN map 3742OT is recommended for this walk.
What to see
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Saint Michel Basilica, Menton
The first stone of the Saint Michel basilica in Menton was set in 1619, but it was not finished until 1653, and consecrated in 1675. Located in the old town, it boasts a beautiful Baroque style.
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Musee Jean Cocteau, Menton
This gallery is dedicated to the French writer, artist and filmmaker Jean Cocteau but also host a number of exhibitions by various other artists.
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Bastion Museum, Menton
The bastion was built in the 17th century by Honoré II, Prince of Monaco, as a fort to defend the entrance to Menton. It now exhibits artwork by Jean Cocteau.
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Nouveau Musee National de Monaco
The new national museum of Monaco is housed in two villas, the Villa Sauber and the Villa Paloma. The Villa Sauber is one of the last Belle Epoque villas in Monaco and is dedicated to art and performance. The Villa Paloma was built in the early 20th century and is dedicated to art and territory.
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Jardin Japonais (Japanese Gardens)
Fulfilling Princess Grace of Monaco's desire to have a Japanese garden in Monaco, this spectacular space is enjoyed by thousands of people each year.
Where to lunch
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Metropole Monte-Carlo Restaurant
Located in Hotel Metropole, this restaurant is lead by Executive Chef Christophe Cussac. It holds two Michelin stars.
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L'Orange Verte Restaurant
Located in the prestigious Monte-Carlo Bay Resort, this restaurant serves Chef Marcel Ravin's travel-inspired cuisine, with tartares, salads, burgers, fried noodles and a wide selection of “Tchôk” pastries.
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La Table de Patrick Raingeard Restaurant, Eze
The Cap Estel gourmet restaurant or "La Table de Patrick Raingeard" as it is known has one Michelin star.
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Nobu Restaurant
Recognized worldwide for his amazing cuisine, mixing traditional Japanese dishes and South American spices and aromas.
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Restaurant des Rois, Beaulieu Sur Mer
The jewel in the crown of La Réserve de Beaulieu hotel is this gastronomic restaurant which has one Michelin star.
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Brasserie du Cafe de Paris
With Belle Epoque style windows, recalling the old Parisian bistros, the building creates a bright and friendly atmosphere.
What to do
Things To Do in Monaco
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Motorbike hire
Based in Menton, motorbike and scooter rental so you can explore the South of France.
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Luxury To Escape Yacht Trip
Take a trip onboard this luxury yacht along the Riviera to any destination of your choosing.
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Road bike hire
This company is based in Menton and offers a range of road bikes.
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Luxury Tayarrah Yacht Trip
Take a trip onboard this luxury yacht along the Riviera to any destination of your choosing.
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Luxury Good Times Yacht Trip
Take a trip onboard this luxury yacht along the Riviera to any destination of your choosing.
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Luxury Lizard Yacht Trip
Take a trip onboard this luxury yacht along the Riviera to any destination of your choosing.
Directions
Parking at the large car park in Sainte Agnes follow the road west for 300m then take the path to the right marked Grosse Peyre trail. Follow this trail and it passes some houses where the trail joins the road. Continue along the road and shortly after the sharp left turn there is a trail off to the left. Follow this trail through the woods heading north through the Ravine Verroux. This trail then turns east and leads to the Col de Verroux.
From here you take a signposted right turn that will take you to the summit of Pointe Siricocca 1051m. From the summit take the trail back down to the Col de Verroux and from here take a right heading east and follow the trail around the mountain side until it joins a road. Follow the road south by turning right ad continue along it for several hundred meters until you see a small path on the outside of a right hand bend. Take this path that leads down to a series of swithc backs on the main road. Follow these downhill to rejoin the trail heading back the way you came towards Peyre Grosse and the start at Sainte Agnes
