00:00 Menton France Retirement Guide French Riviera Alternative
00:45 Menton Location Italian Border 316 Days of Sunshine
01:15 Cost of Living Menton 2026 Monthly Budget Breakdown
01:30 Menton Rent Prices One Bedroom Apartments and Housing
01:55 Groceries Utilities Internet Costs in Menton France
02:20 France Healthcare System PUMA and Private Insurance
03:10 Public Transportation Dining Out Menton Lifestyle
03:40 Living in Menton Old Town Gardens Mediterranean Life
04:25 Retirement Portfolio Math 4 Percent Rule French Riviera
05:05 France Visitor Visa VLS TS Income Requirements 2026
05:50 US France Tax Treaty Social Security Roth IRA Benefits
06:30 Menton vs Nice vs Monaco Best French Riviera Retirement
Most people assume the French Riviera comes down to two choices: Monaco prices or Nice crowds.
But there is a third option.
In this video, we take a detailed look at Menton, France — a lesser-known Riviera town on the Italian border with over 300 days of sunshine per year, lower cost of living, and a lifestyle that feels more local, slower, and distinctly different from the rest of the Côte d’Azur.
We break down everything you need to know to evaluate Menton for retirement in 2026:
• Real cost of living in Menton (rent, food, utilities, lifestyle)
• Housing prices near the sea vs inland neighborhoods
• Healthcare in France: private insurance, PUMA, and Mutuelle explained
• Transportation and access to Monaco, Nice, and Italy
• Daily life on the Riviera beyond the tourist zones
• Visa requirements (VLS-TS Visiteur) and residency process
• U.S.–France tax treaty advantages for American retirees
Menton offers something rare on the Mediterranean: a Riviera lifestyle that remains accessible, walkable, and grounded — without the intensity or cost of its more famous neighbors.
But it is not for everyone — and that’s exactly what we explore.
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