A rare find - perfect for a relaxed, outdoor grilling experience.
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Near Jardins Biovès
3 bedrooms3+ bathroomsSleeps 7
Popular amenities
Hot tub on site
Onsite parking available
Dogs and cats allowed
Kitchen
Washing machine
Air-conditioning
Explore the area
Menton, Provence-Alpes-Côte-DAzur
Cemetery of the Old Château
Place, Cemetery of the Old Château
3 min walk
Basilica of Saint Michael the Archangel
Place, Basilica of Saint Michael the Archangel
5 min walk
Jardins Biovès
Place, Jardins Biovès
8 min walk
Nice (NCE-Cote d'Azur)
Airport, Nice (NCE-Cote d'Azur)
64 min drive
Rooms & beds
3 bedrooms (sleeps 7)
Bedroom 1
1 Double Bed
Bedroom 2
2 Single Beds
Bedroom 3
1 Single Bed and 1 Double Bed
3 bathrooms, 1 half bathroom
Bathroom 1
Toilet · Shower only
Bathroom 2
Toilet
Bathroom 3
Bathtub or shower · Toilet
Bathroom 4
Toilet · Shower only
Spaces
Deck or patio
Kitchen
Balcony
Dining area
About this property
Spectacular View-Quiet- Villa traditionnelle avec vue a couper le souffle
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Paraisette is a recently built villa in traditional Provence style situated on the hills facing Menton. Most uniquely, each room of the villa offers a spectacular view of the "vieille ville" (old city) of Menton, of the coast and the Mediterranean. It has been built to provide comfort and relaxation, while retaining some features of the typical "cabanon" (traditional country house) it once was. Special bonus: you will enjoy the same magnificent scenary than the Mirazur, recently crowned "Best restaurant in the world"
There is a full modern kitchen. Two master suites have their own bathroom and large private terraces, a third one also has its own bathroom and opens on a partially planted garden. The garden includes semitropical plants and trees (mimosas, orange and palm trees, olive trees, hibiscus, etc.) which could not survive without the wonderful climate of Menton.
From the covered two-car parking garage, about 30 easy steps take you to the house. The covered outdoor dining area with its wood-burning barbecue allows practically year-round outside dining.
All the rooms are linked by stairs, but one of the rooms also has separate access providing an ideal situation for, say, one family and another couple.
The Villa is ideally suited to enjoy beach activities, the extraordinary gardens of Menton and surrounding area as well as many cultural events such as art museums, galleries and concerts. Besides the Mirazur, there are many excellent restaurants. A few minutes drive take you to all sites on the French and Italian Rivieras. It also lends itself to quiet relaxation.
The villa is about 2-3 minutes from the beaches and 5 km from the city of Menton. A few more minutes drive takes you either to Italy (Bordighera and San Remo) or to Monte Carlo, Monaco, Nice, Cannes and other Cote d'Azur spots.
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Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
On-site parties or group events are strictly prohibited
Host has indicated that there is no carbon monoxide detector on the property, but there are gas appliances; consider bringing a portable detector with you on the trip
Host has indicated that there is a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher
This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios and terraces, which may not be suitable for children; if you have any concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm that they can accommodate you in a suitable room
About the area
Menton
Menton City Center, a neighbourhood in Menton, is home to this villa. Casino Monte Carlo and Salle des Mariages are local landmarks, and travellers looking to shop may want to visit Ventimiglia Market and Le Metropole Shopping Center. Looking to enjoy an event or a game while in town? See what's happening at Circuit de Monaco or Louis II Stadium. Discover the area's water adventures with kayaking and waterskiing nearby, or enjoy the great outdoors with rock climbing and horse riding.
Basilica of Saint Michael the Archangel - 5 min walk - 0.4 km
Jardins Biovès - 8 min walk - 0.7 km
Menton Tourism Office - 10 min walk - 0.8 km
Getting around
Menton Station - 14 min walk
Nice (NCE-Cote d'Azur) - 53 min drive
Restaurants
Salon de Thé et Boulangerie Suisse - 2 min walk
Brasserie du Cap - 5 min walk
Le Retro - 3 min walk
McDonald's - 3 min walk
La Celula - 4 min walk
Frequently asked questions
Is Spectacular View-Quiet- Villa traditionnelle avec vue a couper le souffle pet-friendly?
Yes, this property allows cats and dogs (limit 1 total). Some restrictions may apply, so please contact the property for more details.
How much is parking at Spectacular View-Quiet- Villa traditionnelle avec vue a couper le souffle?
On-site parking is available at the property.
What time is check-in at Spectacular View-Quiet- Villa traditionnelle avec vue a couper le souffle?
Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.
What time is check-out at Spectacular View-Quiet- Villa traditionnelle avec vue a couper le souffle?
Checkout is at 11:00 AM.
Where is Spectacular View-Quiet- Villa traditionnelle avec vue a couper le souffle located?
Located in Menton City Center, this villa is steps away from Salle des Mariages and Cemetery of the Old Château. Plage du Marché and Basilica of Saint Michael the Archangel are also within 5 minutes. Menton Station is 14 minutes by foot and Menton (XMT-Menton Train Station) is 14 minutes.
Reviews
9.6
Exceptional
Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labelled.
Fantastic experience for our honeymoon, the villa is very private, well maintained, and is roomy enough for larger families too. Has all of the basics for cooking and the hot tub was excellent. In addition, the host and housekeeper are both communicative and have excellent recommendations. We will be returning with our whole family someday!
Stayed 5 nights in Aug 2026
Response from VrboOwner on 29 Aug, 2026
, hello Alina we are very pleased to hear that you enjoyed your stay at villa Paraisette indeed we hope you will come back soon and discover more of the hidden treasures in the area as well as enjoying the ever-changing view
It was a beautiful old farm house with absolutely fabulous views. The house is lovely. The extreme heat unfortunately made it quite uncomfortable. The host had let me know ahead of time that there was a/c only in the bedrooms (this could be clearer on the vrbo listing) and that it wouldn’t be as strong as US standards. However, it was challenging because the a/c worked well in the primary bedroom but was leaking so we needed to keep a bucket that was constantly catching very loud dripping water. The a/c in the upstairs room did not cool the single bed adjacent to it well, and the downstairs bedroom was extremely hot. We had to keep the door between the upstairs bedroom and the downstairs one open to try to get some of that cool air down there and it was just pretty miserable. Plus, the listing had described an additional queen bed in an office, which didn’t exist, so there weren’t any other options. The heat in the rest of the house was stifling. Communications with the host and the property manager were somewhat strained; not sure if it was lost in translation or they were mad when we mentioned that the vrbo posting was wrong, the garbage instructions were confusing, or that the wifi password they gave us was incorrect (we found the right one in the house). These challenges made the stay more frustrating than it needed to be, but we still had a great time and loved visiting Menton.
Stayed 6 nights in Jul 2026
Response from VrboOwner on 27 Aug, 2026
Thank you very much for your thoughtful feedback!
Please keep in mind that during your stay, not just Menton, but most of Western Europe experienced an unusually severe heatwave. That said, we took your experience to heart and are actively working to upgrade the A/C system across the entire Villa.
We appreciate you pointing out the listing details—we have already updated the description to remove the reference to an "office" (a translation error on our part) and clarified the instructions for future guests.
Thank you for your kind words about the property! While the Villa has been in our family for over a century, it underwent a complete renovation and modernization in recent years to blend its historic character with modern comfort.
We are so glad you had a wonderful time overall, and we would love to welcome you back again in the future
Wonderful and spacious villa with incredible views of beautiful Menton. Close to Italy and Nice, easy to drive or use train. Villa was clean and our host was very accommodating. Couldn’t find a better vacation home in the south of France than this one!
Stayed 4 nights in May 2022
Verified review
10/10 Excellent
Alison
22 Apr, 2025
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities, communication
We loved this property. The views are spectacular and had enough space for 6 of us plus dog to relax and enjoy our holiday in comfort. We didn’t use the car at all but walked into Menton via the old town and also caught the train to Monaco and Eze. It’s quite a hike back to the property but if you don’t want to walk, then taxis will take you back. It was lovely to come back to the property after a full day out and enjoy an aperitif on the various terraces.
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2025
Verified review
8/10 Good
Robert M.
16 Jul, 2022
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication
Fabulous Time in Menton
We had a wonderful stay at this home in Menton. It has a wonderful view and is terrific to enjoy sunsets and sunrises over the City Center and the Mediterranean. It is a fair distance up the hill from the City Center itself, so you definitely would want a car, but the roads are good and the property is very easy to get to. We were there during a heat wave, so while the one master bedroom is pleasantly air conditioned, the other bedrooms get fairly hot. That would be my only suggestion for the owner is to add more fans and/or air conditioning units.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2022
Response from VrboOwner on 2 Aug, 2022
Thank you for your review, we are glad you liked the Villa. You no doubt realize that the current heat wave is quite unusual, in fact I don't think it ever happened before to that extent and duration. Usually, the evening breeze was enough to cool things up and make you want to be outside... Anyway we have bought a "air mover" and we are getting a portable A/C device for the rooms upstarirs.
Hope to see you back some time
Francois
Ein wunderschönes Haus, in perfekter Lage. Eingerichtet mit viel Liebe zum Detail. Einzig vielleicht die Mückenplage war störend, ansonsten ließ der Aufenthalt keine Wünsche offen.
Je vous remercie. La Villa serait très heureuse de vous revoir
Verified review
8/10 Good
Janet K.
20 Jun, 2026
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication
Difficulty in bringing luggage up the many steps to the house. Kitchen utensils need to be sorted out and updated. Otherwise the house was clean, the view spectacular and the ambiance great.
Nous avons passé un excellent séjour. Le logement est magnifique trois vrais chambres indépendantes dotées d'excellentes literies. Je ne parle pas des vues splendides dont on a peu profiter depuis trois grandes terrases équipes de tables et chaises. Nous nous sommes glissé dans le jacuzzi, reparateur de nos différentes randonnées alentours. Bref, un grand merci de nous avoir permis de visiter Menton dans d'aussi bonnes conditions d'hébergement, nous n'aurions pas reve mieux.
Stayed 5 nights in Sep 2025
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10/10 Excellent
Isabelle
18 May, 2025
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities, communication
Séjour en famille vraiment très agréable.
Découverte de la région de Menton où nous espérons revenir.
Der Empfang war sehr freundlich, man fühlte sich gleich willkommen. Das Haus liegt sehr schön im Hang mit einem traumhaften Blick auf das Meer und Menton. Es ist sehr großzügig, geschmackvoll eingerichtet und es fehlt einem an nichts. Der Weg nach Menton ist ein schöner Spaziergang, der Aufstieg zum Haus ein gutes Training. Mit Kindern oder gesundheitlichen Einschränkungen ist ein Auto ratsam. Parkplätze gibt es in Menton ausreichend. Die Stadt und die Umgebung bieten viele interessante Ausflugsmöglichkeiten und Sehenswürdigkeiten. François ist ein toller Gastgeber und versorgte uns mit ausreichendem Infomaterial. Ein perfekter Aufenthalt, vielen Dank!
La villa Paraisette est idéalement située à Menton. La vue sur la vieille ville de Menton et sur la Méditerranée est juste incroyable !
La villa est grande, très propre et fonctionnelle. Nous avons largement profité de la terrasse couverte pour tous les repas, accompagnés du chant des cigales. Présents au moment du 14 juillet, nous avions une vue imprenable sur les feux d'artifice de Menton et de Roquebrune.
Les places de Menton et la vieille ville sont tout près.
Il est même possible d'aller à pied à la gare de Menton Garavan pour prendre le train et aller à Monaco par exemple.
Nous conseillons vivement cette villa !
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2024
Response from VrboOwner on 25 Jul, 2024
Many thanks for your comments The Villa will be very pleased to see you again soon.
Verified review
6/10 Okay
Ulrich F.
1 Jul, 2024
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication
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Dans l'ensemble, nous avons trouvé la maison conforme à la description.
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Le jardin est très petit. Il y a peu d'espace pour que les enfants puissent jouer dehors. Pour les personnes âgées, l'accès depuis le parking à la maison est plutôt difficile. Il s'agit de trois escaliers différents avec un total de 40 marches, qui sont également de différentes hauteurs et largeurs. Au lieu d’une main courante solide, un escalier est doté d’une corde qui court le long des marches.
Nous avons eu un bon temps à La Paraisette. La maison est bien équipée, propre et de bon gout.. La vue de Menton et du port est fantastique. L’accès est un peu difficile pour les personnes handicapées. Une voiture est très recommandée, car la maison se trouve en dehors de Menton. Communication et check-in facile et sans probleme. Nous reviendrons avec plaisir.
Stayed 7 nights in May 2024
Response from VrboOwner on 13 May, 2024
thank you so much for your review. Indeed, it takes a few turns and a few steps to get there but, I am sur that you agree the quality of the property, the almost complete silence (except for the birds and the crickets ) and of course the view make it worthwhile. The Villa will be delighted to see you again.
Francois
Weit genug weg für Entspannung nah genug dran für Abwechslung.
Komfortables und großzügig gestaltetes Haus, prima geeignet für 2-3 Parteien, die gemeinsam verreisen. Blick übers Meer ist toll und Frühstück auf der Terrasse war unser Lieblingsteil des Tages. Man ist schnell mitten im Trubel, kann aber mit Ruhe und Abstand den Sommer genießen.
My daughter , some friends and I had once again the pleasure of staying at " Villa Paraisette " for few days.I want to say that we discover some new, very pleasant features evrey time.
For once, we felt like cooking and we were delighted to see that, among the several beautiful books in the living room, the was a couple of cookbooks dedicated to food in Provence, so we were able to eat like locals ..
Also, we had a personnal problem which Arnaud, the housekeeper manager always very aavailable helped us solve.
As always, we were sorry to leave.
Ce n'est pas la première fois que je viens La maison est toujours aussi accueillante, avec une grande pièce à vivre , une grande terrasse et des chambres indépendantes qui donnent à une impression d'intimité. Le panorama est incroyable !
Villa Paraisette off season: a most enjoyable experience
My daughter and I went back to Villa Paraisette for a week last October . It was our second visit and it was a most enjoyable experience . First at all, Menton off season is quite pleasant . No line waiting in restaurants , shop owners are glad to see you . The sun is still warm . At the villa , Arnaud , the house keeper is very nice and ready to help us in case of problem : he lives nearby . The villa is very welcoming , It had been scrupulously cleaned and sanitized , a useful precaution in these time of pandemics . I hope very much to be able to come back .
Wir haben unseren Aufenthalt in der großzügigen Villa sehr genossen.
Die Villa hat eine gut ausgestattete Küche, drei Etagen, mit jeweils einem Balkon und einen Grill Bereich neben der Terrasse. Zudem einen privaten Jacuzzi und 3 moderen Bäder.
Die Lage ist ruhig und am Rand von Menton. Zu Fuß kann man in ca. 30 Minuten in die Innenstadt gehen.
Beim Rückweg hat man direkt sein Fitness Programm absolviert, da die Villa auf 180 Höhe Meter liegt.
Mit dem Auto kann man jedoch auch in die Stadt fahren.
Es gibt Private Parkplätze für das Auto.
Insgesamt haben wir den Aufenthalt sehr genossen. Vielen Dank für die schöne Zeit
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2020
Response from VrboOwner on 9 Oct, 2020
Thank you very much, David and friends The Villa hopes to see you again soon
About the host
Hosted by FRrançois
François was born in Switzerland, but was brought to Menton 12 days after birth to be baptized at the Saint Michel basilica. Ever since he considers Menton and the Villa his second home. He now lives in Paris, but tries to escape two or three times a year to rewind at Paraisette, even for a few days.
Why they chose this property
This property has belonged to my family for many years, but it was just a place where people woulg go, perhaps on Sunday noon to have some pastis and a bite to eat. There was no road: in order to get there you had to walk straight up, avoiding slippery stones and thorny bushes. Once up there, you had better have your own food and drink. There was no water, no electricity and... no neighbors. But of course the view was there, together with the breeze and the silence (unless the cicadas were in full swing). Then in the late 60's a road was built which, by pure coincidence went exactly past the property. We therefore found an architect who, step by step built the property you can enjoy today.
What makes this property unique
One of the features of Paraisette is that it is of course located on the Côte d'Azur with all the beautiful and glamorous amenities associated with the area. It is also very close to Liguria, an interesting region with worthwhile sights, cuisine and wines. We very much encourage our guests to explore that little known corner of Italy. But first and foremost, a stay at the Villa will allow you to savor the charm of Menton. Once one of the most glamorous spots of Europe, Menton was somewhat passed by the huge tourist developments of the Cote d'Azur in the 50's and 60's. Things are changing now, but, as you will look at the scenery of the old town from Paraisette or explore the fabulous gardens and Villas in and around Menton, you will still get a feeling of how it was many years ago.