Walk · Top of the village
Photo: Vincent Jacques
Château and medieval garden of Sainte-Agnès
The ruins of a 10th-century castle on a rocky spur 800 metres up, with a 360-degree view over the bay of Menton, the sea and the mountains – a short climb from one of the highest coastal villages in Europe that children remember.
| What | Walk |
|---|---|
| Where | Top of the village, Sainte-Agnès |
| Address | Village, 06500 Sainte-Agnès |
| Season and hours | Open all year, daily 09:00–22:00 (tourist office listing, 2026). |
| Getting there | About 20 min by car from Menton |
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Checked on menton-riviera-merveilles.fr, October 2026. Check seasons and hours with the place before you go.
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