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The city of Menton<\/strong> has officially inaugurated the new edition of its Fossan Beach Library<\/strong>, a summer cultural initiative that transforms the Esplanade Francis Palmero<\/strong> seaside area into an open-air reading space dedicated to relaxation and literature. The opening ceremony took place on 1 July 2026<\/strong>, in the presence of the Deputy Mayor for Culture \u00c9ric Eche<\/strong>.<\/p>\n

The initiative will run until 29 August 2026<\/strong>, offering residents and visitors a free cultural experience that combines sea, reading and leisure.<\/p>\n

Menton Beach Library: a cultural project open to everyone<\/h2>\n

The Beach Library is one of the most popular summer initiatives in Menton, designed to make reading accessible in a relaxed and scenic seaside setting.<\/p>\n

The collection includes a wide range of materials such as:<\/p>\n

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  • novels and contemporary fiction<\/li>\n
  • comics and graphic novels<\/li>\n
  • documentaries and non-fiction books<\/li>\n
  • manga and children\u2019s literature<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n

    Visitors can read directly on the beach or borrow books to continue reading at home.<\/p>\n

    Menton promotes culture and tourism with its seaside library<\/h2>\n

    This initiative is part of the City of Menton\u2019s<\/strong> broader strategy to promote culture during the summer season through free and accessible activities that enhance the seafront and its public spaces.<\/p>\n

    The Beach Library helps strengthen Menton\u2019s image as a tourist destination focused on quality of life, culture and accessible public services.<\/p>\n

    It also encourages visitors to discover the local heritage while enjoying a unique reading experience right by the Mediterranean Sea.<\/p>\n

    Opening hours of the Fossan Beach Library<\/h2>\n

    The Menton Beach Library is open as follows:<\/p>\n

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    • Tuesday to Saturday<\/li>\n
    • 9:30 AM \u2013 12:30 PM<\/li>\n
    • 2:30 PM \u2013 6:30 PM<\/li>\n
    • Closed on Sundays and Mondays<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n

      The service runs throughout the summer season until 29 August 2026<\/strong>.<\/p>\n

      A summer of reading and relaxation on the French Riviera<\/h2>\n

      With its Beach Library, Menton promotes an accessible and sustainable form of cultural tourism, where culture becomes an integral part of the seaside experience.<\/p>\n

      A simple yet effective initiative that turns Fossan Beach into a meeting point between sea, books and community, enriching summer 2026 with cultural activities for all ages.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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