{"id":12894,"date":"2026-01-14T14:32:36","date_gmt":"2026-01-14T13:32:36","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/provencelovers.fr\/chapelles-penitents-blancs-noirs-menton\/"},"modified":"2026-01-16T10:25:22","modified_gmt":"2026-01-16T09:25:22","slug":"chapels-penitents-white-black-menton","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/provencelovers.fr\/en\/chapels-penitents-white-black-menton\/","title":{"rendered":"Chapels of the White and Black Penitents (Menton): visit + photos"},"content":{"rendered":"\n

If you’re staying in Menton<\/strong>, on the C\u00f4te d’Azur<\/strong>, don’t miss the Chapelles des P\u00e9nitents blancs and noirs<\/strong>, jewels of Vieux-Menton<\/strong> and the local religious heritage. A must for exploring the city’s history and charm.<\/p>\n\n

In this article, we share our useful tips for preparing your visit to these chapels and making the most of a journey steeped in history.<\/p>\n\n

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This guide is completely independent<\/strong>, based on our experiences. We visited the region anonymously, making our own choices and paying our bills in full.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div>\n\n

Why visit the Chapelles des P\u00e9nitents in Menton?<\/h2>\n\n

Are the Chapelles des P\u00e9nitents worth it? Our review<\/h3>\n\n

Yes, especially if you love old stones, local history and authentic Mediterranean atmospheres. Even when the chapels are closed (which was the case on our visit), their facades, their location in the narrow streets of the old town and their proximity to the Basilica of Saint-Michel-Archange make them natural stopping-off points on a stroll through Menton. It’s a short tour, easy to fit into an itinerary, and one of the best things to do in Menton<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n

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La Chapelle des P\u00e9nitents Blancs, to the right of the Basilica of St Michael the Archangel<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n

Why are the Chapelles des P\u00e9nitents famous?<\/h3>\n\n

The chapels are famous for several reasons:<\/p>\n\n