Understand

'''Castillon''' is a pleasant perched village on the road from Menton to Sospel and thence Breil sur Roya. It is compact and pretty and the views are spectacular. <div style="float:right;margin:0 0 1em 1em;"> Castillon Village</div>

Get In

  • A8 Exit Menton. Follow signs for ''Sospel'' and ''Monti'' (D 2566).
  • From Breil sur Roya go to Sospel and then take the D 2566 to Menton.
  • From Menton it is possible to drive via Castellar instead of taking the D2566 past the A8 interchange.
  • See

  • The views, especially the [http://www.tramways.freeserve.co.uk/Cards/Postc58.htm viaducts of the old tramway] on the way
  • The tidy village
  • Do

    Hike on the various trails around the village especially the trail towards the Col de Castillon.

    Buy

    Art from the numerous galleries.

    Drink

  • '''Mare Nostrum''', [http://www.marenostrum.com.fr]. At the Mare Nostrum brewery just by the church. Also buy some of their beer or lemonade to take away.