Saint-Michel ramps

The Saint-Michel Ramps, in Menton

The Saint-Michel Ramps are a monumental staircase that climbs towards the basilica, in the heart of the old town of Menton. The Menton audio-guided tour stops here to evoke this picturesque baroque work, adorned with pebble mosaic.

The baroque staircase towards the basilica

The Saint-Michel Ramps form a monumental staircase that climbs through the old town of Menton up to the parvis of the basilica. A picturesque work characteristic of baroque art, these ramps wind between the colourful houses in ochre and pastel shades, offering at each landing fine perspectives over the lanes and the sea. Lined with balustrades and punctuated with landings, they invite to a gradual climb towards the top of the city. With the pebble decor of the parvis they serve, the Saint-Michel Ramps are one of the most charming and photographed passages of the old town.

What to see

Here you climb by the monumental baroque staircase that winds between the colourful houses, with fine perspectives over the lanes and the sea, up to the parvis of the basilica adorned with pebbles. The Saint-Michel Ramps are one of the most charming passages of Menton. It is a must-see stop, to be explored on foot.

Practical information

The Saint-Michel Ramps lie in the heart of the old town of Menton, reachable on foot. It is a public passage freely accessible; the climb has numerous steps, it is best to bring good shoes. You take them to reach the basilica at the top of the city.

Where do the Saint-Michel Ramps lead in Menton?

This monumental baroque staircase climbs through the old town up to the parvis of the Basilica of Saint Michael the Archangel, at the top of the city, winding between the colourful houses.

Where are the Saint-Michel Ramps?

In the heart of the old town of Menton, in France.