A beautiful maritime village in is one of Europe's best-kept secrets. Menton, a with an Italian twist, is nestled in the on the country's southeast coast. With limited tourists and untouched beaches, it's almost as if no one knows this gem exists.

With a mixture of historic Italian architecture and traditional , the French village is comparable to a less-busy Amalfi or Positano. Menton is the last village before the border with Italy, which has influenced every inch of the town. The narrow streets, sunny terraces, and colourful facades have the Dolce far niente that will make you feel like you're in Amalfi, but without hordes of holidaymakers.

It's neighboured by the iconic Nice and Monaco which attract tourists from all over the globe, taking the attention away from the quieter Menton. Travellers have labelled it as one of the most charming old towns on the French Riviera.

The fishing village is a mix of sandy white beaches and leafy green nature. Due to the mild climate year-round, there are a plethora of well-kept gardens and flowers blooming at any time.

Two of the most renowned are the Val Rahmeh Garden or Serre de la Madone Garden, housing an abundance of palm trees and tropical species.

Another must-stop to soak up local life is the Market des Halles. Located next to the port and the food hub of the city, travellers can buy all sorts of traditional products.

From cheeses to Provençal olives with lemon - the city's official fruit - visitors can stop by the market to grab lunch for a day at the beach.

To reach the quaint fishing village, Brits can fly direct to Nice from the UK in just 2 hours before travelling either an hour by car or train from the airport to Menton.

A return train ticket from Nice costs just €11 (£9) for anyone seeking a day trip, or the cheapest mode if transport is via the number 100 bus, at just €1.50 (£1.20).