In the Pre-Alps, a new free medium devoted to Côte d'Azur news has just been launched on the web. Called Menton-Presse, developed by Nice-Presse and is committed to providing local, non-political information to residents of the French-Italian Riviera.
In the last few days, a new newspaper has set up shop in the Alpes-Maritimes. Visit mentonpresse.com, the first articles were published, with an announced rate of’«half a dozen daily reports».». The scope is wide: Menton, its conurbation, the Italian border, Monaco and neighbouring municipalities.
The editorial line is detailed in an initial editorial published online at the end of January. «No non-stop news, just in-depth topics, We're there for you, as close to you as possible».», reads the article. The editors mention «a city on the move», marked by «its successes, its tensions, its debates».» and intends to increase «immersions, portraits and interviews».
Target: 400,000 monthly visits
The medium says it wants to cover «We're more interested in »initiatives that make progress« than »issues that cause trouble when they need to be", with a clear commitment to «We want to »say what works, but also what doesn't. Without militancy or complacency". Without militancy or complacency".
In the run-up to the municipal elections, Menton-Presse ensures application «a strict principle of equal treatment», by giving all the candidates the opportunity to speak under identical conditions.
The group points out that by 2024-2025, its various media had already attracted 55,000 readers in Menton alone. The target is 400,000 monthly visits by autumn.
Development will continue over the coming months with a mobile application called «MP», available on iOS and Android, and two newsletters planned before the summer. A communications campaign has also been announced.
🟡 A NEW NEWSPAPER FOR THE PEOPLE OF MENTON 🍋 pic.twitter.com/LJ5I7VtoDG
- Menton-Presse (@MentonPresse) February 3, 2026