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Figures & ThemesMusée Jean Cocteau
Menton · Alpes-Maritimes · Provence-Alpes-Côte d'Azur
The Jean Cocteau Museum, located in Menton in the Alpes-Maritimes, is a site museum and literary museum. It occupies the Bastion, a building that constitutes a heritage landmark in the city. The museum houses collections devoted to the artist Jean Cocteau, notably portraits and self-portraits, as well as works testifying to his relationships with his contemporaries. The museum is also home to the Wedding Hall, a unique space associated with the artist's history and Menton. Temporary exhibitions regularly enrich the museum's programming.
Practical information
Address
2 Quai de Monleon, 06500 Menton, France
Phone number
04 93 57 72 30Official website
museecocteaumenton.frGoogle Maps
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Getting there
Nearest station
About 20 min walk from station Menton (or 5 min by car).
Nearest station
About 20 min walk from station Menton (or 5 min by car).
Parking
On-site parking.
Distances and times calculated from © OpenStreetMap contributors data · calculated on 2 September 2026
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