Pharmacies in Menton and Nice Airport: a practical guide for travellers

In France, a pharmacist can help you understand available options and advise when to seek medical care. Hours, stock and language availability change: contact the pharmacy or check its current listing before travelling. For serious or life-threatening symptoms, call 15 or 112 instead of relying on a pharmacy visit.

Pharmacie Riviera is on Avenue de Sospel near the bus-station area. Pharmacie Lafayette des Jardins is near the Biovès gardens, while Pharmacie Calvin, Grande Pharmacie Mentonnaise and Pharmacie Victoria offer other central options. Their hours differ and none should be assumed to be on duty without checking.

Pharmacie Garavan is listed at 15 Porte de France. Check its current opening hours before leaving; distance from your accommodation depends on its exact address.

Nice Airport lists a pharmacy in Terminal 2, departures level, near gate D2, before security. It is accessible without a flight ticket. The airport publishes hours, including weekends, but it is not a 24-hour service; check before relying on it for a late arrival. From Terminal 1, allow time for the terminal transfer.

An on-duty pharmacy responds to urgent needs outside ordinary opening hours; the location and access procedure change. Try the French health insurance directory for current instructions. A Menton pharmacy also lists 3237 for on-duty information; check call charges. Night access may require an additional procedure. For a medical emergency call 15 or 112.

Bring your prescription and relevant medication information; ask the pharmacist about dispensing, availability and the documents needed for your situation. Parapharmacies sell health and personal-care products but are not a substitute for a pharmacy when a prescription medicine or pharmacist's advice is needed.