Menton, The Pearl of France

Menton is a commune situated in southeastern France along the Franco-Italian border and the city of Ventimiglia. World-renowned for its authentic character and high-end resort reputation, Menton will reveal itself as a perfect vacation destination. Thus, discover over a summer the unique small town’s beaches, typical streets and come back in the winter to celebrate the Fête du Citron (Lemon Festival).Menton

With its warm climate, the city location has been suitable for lemon, tangerine and orange cultivations, hence the town symbol, the lemon. Celebrated mid-February, the Fête du Citron welcomes each year thousands of tourists as well as many locals. It is a must-see carnival, during which the yellow citrus fruit draws all the attention. As Menton being one of the biggest lemon producers in Europe, this fruit had to have its own festival.

Menton also holds numerous buildings worth a tour such as the Bastion, located on the town’s harbour. Built by the Princes of Monaco in 1636, this massive construction now houses a part of the Jean Cocteau Museum. The French poet influence can be witnessed over the city, as in the town hall where the wedding room had been decorated by the artist in the fifties. Moreover, religious monuments as the Saint-Michel-Archange basilica, the Russian Orthodox Church and the Monastery of Annonciade are part of the real treasures of this city and welcome visitors all year long.

Menton Fête du Citron

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