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Menton
France, officially the French Republic, is a country whose metropolitan territory is located in Western Europe and comprises various overseas islands and territories which are located in other regions. Metropolitan France extends from the Mediterranean Sea to the English Channel and the North Sea, and from the Rhine to the Atlantic Ocean. At 674,843 square kilometers, France is the world's 40th-largest country after Myanmar. France is a member of The European Union and Paris is the capital of this nation. The sole official language of France is French. Since prehistoric times, France has been a crossroads of trade, migrations, and invasions.
Mentone is a town and commune in the Alpes-Maritimes department of the Provence-Alpes-Cote d'Azur region of France. It has been called the most beautiful town on the French Riviera and its nickname is La perle de la France, The pearl of France. Menton is located on the Franco-Italian border, within the confines of the Cote d’Azur and the Ligurian Alps. It boasts a warm micro-climate favorable to lemon, tangerine and orange groves.
Menton was founded by the Count of Ventimiglia as chateau de Puypin ca. During the 19th century, Menton was popular because of its warm climate, and many famous people chose to take their vacation in the town. The most famous aspect of Menton is its world-renowned gardens, including the Serre de la Madone, the Le Val Rahmeh, the Fontana Rosa, and the Maria Serena garden. Le Val Rahmeh, the Valley of the Cat in Hindi, was established in 1905 by Englishman Lord Radcliffe, the first owner of the gardens. Villa Fontana Rosa was built in 1922 by Blasco Ibanez, a Spanish novelist, and the gardens of the villa are now open to the public.
A city known for its historic myths and traditions, scenic beauty, luxurious hotels and cottages, Menton is one of the favorite holiday destinations for most of the vacation lovers.
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