Fête du Citron à MentonFête du Citron à Menton
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Focus on la Fête du citron in Menton

February 17 to March 3, 2024
For its 90th edition, the Fête du Citron® will focus on Olympia.

A unique event: the Fête du Citron® in Menton. For more than 15 days, enjoy a traditional festival – day and night – that both young and old will love. With the brightly coloured exciting parade of the Fête du Citron, come and celebrate the end of winter on the Côte d’Azur. Every year in February, thousands of spectators from all over the world come to see the amazing floats made from lemons and oranges.

FÊTE DU CITRON® 2024: A CITRUS ZEST THROUGHOUT THE CITY

2024 theme: “Olympia”.

Citrus arrangements will await you in the Biovès gardens, as will numerous activities throughout the town, not to mention an open-air exhibition on the rich history of Menton lemons, offered by the Heritage department.

What’s more, local producers will be present across the town: the chance to visit their stands, stock up on vitamins and discuss their passion for the golden fruit.

You can continue your stroll through the shopping streets – where the Menton Sourire association will organize a shop window competition – up to the Esplanade Francis-Palmero where you will find all the specialities from Menton: jams, olive oil, ceramics, etc.

DISCOVER MENTON’S CITRUS GARDENS!

Make a date for the Jardins Biovès to discover the incredible ephemeral sculptures.

In the centre of Menton during the Fête du Citron, every day you’ll be able to admire the exhibition of citrus sculptures in the Jardins Biovès. Every year, the Fête du Citron celebrates a different theme. The artists stage it with magnificent creations.

Did you know? More than 150 tons of citrus fruit are needed to make these sculptures. At night, the yellow becomes gold and the play of light is surprising. You’ll see the exhibition differently. Festive, popular and for all ages, Menton’s Fête du Citron is an event not to be missed on the Côte d’Azur.

DAY OR NIGHT, WATCH THE FÊTE DU CITRON® PARADE!

Adults and children will discover citrus fruit from another angle.

The lemon decorated float will light up everyone’s face! When the weather is good, the lemons are even better and you can see their true beauty.

For 15 days, the city walks in steps with the parades in the centre, night parades, exhibitions, etc.

You can also meet the producers and taste the many varieties of lemon. Like its cousin, the Carnaval de Nice, the Menton Fête du Citron is a unique annual event that celebrates the local citrus fruit: Menton lemons.

Colours that diffuse through the evening, to everyone’s delight – big or small!

VISIT MENTON DURING THE FÊTE DU CITRON

Celebrate the wonderful lemon, take the opportunity to visit the city, its shops and taste the world of citrus flavours…

In the heart of Menton, stop at the shop « Au Pays du Citron », you’ll be welcomed with a small glass of the famous « Limoncello de Menton »! You’ll discover all the products that can be made with lemons. Just around the corner is a place that is well known to jam lovers: « Maison Herbin ».

Since 1975, its know-how as a jam maker has been recognized. You can taste all kinds of jams, conserves and flavours! A little further up, on the hills of Menton, meet the lemon producers during a guided tour organized by the Menton Tourist Office.

GENERAL INFORMATION ABOUT THE FÊTE DU CITRON®

Fête du Citron® 2024 prices.

CORSO SEATS IN GRANDSTAND :
Adults: €29
Groups: €24
Reduced*: €12
Children: €12
Invalidity CMI: €14
Free for children under 6

CORSO STANDING PLACE IN PROMENOIR :
Adults: €16
Groups: €14
Reduced*: €8
Children: €8
Free for children under 6 and those with a disability card.

Please note

  • For Sunday corsos, we strongly recommend that you arrive in Menton before 11am.
  • For health and safety reasons, pets are not allowed on the parade route or in the Palais de l’Europe
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By Olivier ARLET

Côte d’Azur France Ambassador and responsible for everything digital in a Nice-based agency, I take great pleasure in sharing my Côte d’Azur discoveries and favourites through my passion for photography.
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