Menton Matters

Located at 3 Rue de Général Gallienie is one of Menton's most precious boutiques, L’Usine. Based on an old factory, as its name suggests, L’Usine is one of Menton's biggest antique stores. Amid its multiple floors, rooms, and charming garden, the family-owned business has cultivated a collection of regional items, from home decor to jewelry, that exist as an archive of a Côte d’Azur that is long lost.

In the north of France, our university’s delegation, made up of around 100 people, gathered to compete in more than ten different sports, including volleyball, basketball, soccer, handball, rugby and cheerleading. Despite their excitement, we faced a major challenge even before arriving at the facilities: a grueling 15-hour overnight journey to Nancy, with a mix of trains and buses that tested our patience.

Our town of Menton, despite its small size, has a total of ten places of religious worship. These include seven Catholic churches and chapels, an Orthodox church, an Anglican church, a Mosque and a Synagogue. So, what is there to know about them?

My experience at Youth4Regions went beyond just understanding policy. It prompted me to reflect on the role of the EU itself, as an important, even essential, institution in today’s world.

The Russian reputation has been severely tainted by the newcomers of the ‘90s, who have slowly transformed the French Riviera into a money laundering scheme.rices are now too high for most of the population here. But the Russian community belongs to the Riviera, as it has for the last 150 years.

Walking through the streets of sunny Menton, we can’t help but notice the silent stories unfolding around us of people like Jean, each faced with their own journey. By embracing empathy and taking small actions—a smile, kind word or supporting local initiatives, we can foster a community where everyone feels seen and valued.

Once the smell of sunscreen fades, tan lines along with it, and the restaurants and shops begin to close, one wonders how to spend 36 hours in a place so desolate. This itinerary is here to help you for when the weather starts to make you question what you’re doing here.

Be it the language barrier or the tongue-twisting, understanding what's happening in France is certainly a demanding task for newcomers. This has led me personally and many other Sciences Pistes to question what effect the current political situation will have on us.