Cape Town Square and the Ciapetta

  • Historic site and monument
  • Historic patrimony
  • Square
  • Road
  • Town of Art & History
Place du Cap, 06500 Menton
Once located on the seafront, near a small cape that will give it its name, it is now far from it following the construction of the Bonaparte wharf. It is connected to Quai Monléon by Rue Ciapetta.
At the end of the 15th century, Cape San Sebastián saw the development of buildings. In addition to the shops built in the 16th century, which were used for the salt gabelle intended for Piedmont, merchants, craftsmen, fishermen and merchants, houses were built. This suburb, often called the village of fishermen, is grouped around the old chapel of San Sebastián. It takes the name of Cape Town square. The road linking the old port and the Promenade du Soleil, called Quai de Monléon, was...

Openings

Openings

All year 2025 - Open everyday

Location

Location

Cape Town Square and the Ciapetta
Place du Cap, 06500 Menton

Spoken languages

Spoken languages
  • French

Environment

Environment
  • Town location
  • In the historic centre
Updated on 20 May 2024 at 15:36
by Office de Tourisme Menton, Riviera & Merveilles
(Offer identifier : 6148067)
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