Rue Longue, Menton, France

Home from home in the historic heart of Menton’s Old Town! This fascinating apartment enjoys uninterrupted sea views from one side and direct access to the pedestrian streets of the Old Quarter. It is a unique holiday base for 4 people who want to explore the soul of old Menton.

The open-plan living space looks directly out over Les Sablettes beach, the Mediterranean Sea and the old port. The owners have taken great care to preserve the apartment’s character, with beautiful Provençal furnishings that compliment the historic vaulted ceilings.

The seating area is furnished with a comfortable sofa bed and a chaise longue, as well as a flat-screen TV and bookcases. Next to this is the dining area which has an antique carved wooden table and chairs. The attractive kitchen is adjacent to the the dining area and consists of fitted wooden cabinets, equipped with an induction hob, oven, dishwasher, american style coffee machine and fridge.

Sleeping
Bedroom: The romantic master bedroom is tucked under ancient arches with pale stone walls. It is furnished with a smart double bed, drawers, a sofa and a wardrobe
Extra: The sofa in the living area converts into a comfortable double bed.

Bathroom
The bathroom is up a short flight of steps from the bedroom. It has a shower, basin, bidet and WC

Additional
• Electric radiators • Fan • Flat-screen TV • Smoke detector • Hair dryer • Pets allowed • Paid public parking (Sablettes car park) - car not necessary

Location
The beautiful town of Menton is known for its temperate climate, exotic gardens, culture, beautiful beaches and the Medieval Old Town. It lies between Monaco (30 minutes) and the Italian border (10 minutes) and has all the charm of the French and Italian Rivieras.

This unique apartment is located in between the magnificent Baroque Basilica of St Michel Archange de Menton and Plage des Sablettes, about a 1-minute walk from Menton’s famous Esacaliers, whose stairs zig-zag from the Old Town to the coast. It is close to many amenities such as restaurants, cafés, bakeries and two supermarkets, just a 4-minute walk from the front door. For the best local produce, head to the covered market, Le Marché des Halles, on Quai de Monleon (6-minute walk). Every day of the week you can find the finest regional food including cheese, fish, charcuterie etc.

The city beach - La Plage des Sablettes is just a 3-minute walk from the apartment, so ideal for a morning swim or a day by the sea. It is next to the Vieux Port de Menton (the old port) where you can find some of the world’s most expensive yachts.

Nice airport is just 40 minutes away. Alternatively, Menton railway station is a 20-minute walk.