Idea for an outing in Provence : The Lemon Festival in Menton

Things to do during Menton’s Lemon Festival to put some zest into your life

• Drink a glass of lemonade, limoncello or orange wine on a terrace
• Enjoy the early warm weather in Menton against the orange and yellow backdrop
• Discover the giant sculptures made of citrus fruit at the Jardins Biovès
• Let yourself be bowled over on a night-time stroll surrounded by the sparkling citrus scenery
• Go to see the parade with its floats, marching bands and good humour
• Meet local producers at the craft fair
• Make up a basket of local products: honey, jams, olives, olive oil…
• Fill up on vitamins and the taste of the Mediterranean with the finest citrus fruit
• Stroll through the shopping streets and admire the beautifully-decorated shop windows
• Bring back some beautiful ceramics and Menton earthenware for your nearest and dearest
• Take a break away from the festivities amidst the peace and quiet of the Orchid Festival
• Enjoy one of the world’s most-performed operas, La Traviata, or the romantic ballet Giselle
• Set out to explore Menton’s citrus orchards on a guided walk
• Get down on the dance floor at the Lemon Festival’s closing gala at the Casino Barrière Menton
• Stay at the Résidence du Bailli in the Gulf of Saint-Tropez so you can carry on enjoying a beautiful sunny time in Provence-Alpes-Côte d’Azur

Would you like to discover this wonderful event? Book your stay now here and see the full programme here.