This postcard offers a tranquil view of the port and old town of Menton, a sun-drenched commune on the French Riviera near the Italian border.
part of the Republic of Genoa and later the Kingdom of Sardinia, Menton was officially annexed to France in 1861. The town became a popular winter retreat during the Belle Époque, attracting European aristocrats, artists, and writers with its warm climate, lush gardens, and Italianate charm.
Front Text:
31 MENTON. – Le Port et la Ville. – LL.
Size ±: 14 cm x 9 cm
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