92nd Fête du Citron® - The wonders of life
This year's edition will focus on the fascinating beauty and astonishing forms of life, revealing its secrets, adaptations and infinite creativity in every ecosystem.
The Fête du Citron® in Menton attracts over 200,000 visitors every year. For more than 15 days, come and experience the Golden Fruit Corsos and Vitamin-Filled Night Corsos (parades of floats made up of citrus fruits and animated by groups), admire the free citrus motif exhibition in the Biovès gardens, and don't forget to visit the crafts market and the orchid and winter garden fair with its unforgettable scents. Come and discover this fantastic world and move to the rhythm of an unforgettable event.
The Fête du Citron® has been recognized by the French Ministry of Culture and will be included in France's inventory of intangible cultural heritage in 2019.
Opening
From 14/02 to 01/03/2026 daily.
Rates
Full price: 16 to 30 €, Reduced price: 14 to 25 €, Child (6-12 years): 8 to 14 €.
Free entry for children under 6.
Group rate available for 20 people or more.
People entitled to free admission (under 6s and CMI disabled visitors) must have a ticket.
Anyone entering the Corso must have a ticket.
CMI invalidité: with a copy of both sides of the card attached.
Other payment methods
- Bank/credit card
- Check
- Travellers Cheque
- Cash
- Online payment
Discover also
The Palais de l'Europe
Opened since 1909, this building has kept the elegant character and volumes of the architecture of the Belle Epoque. It was a Casino and then a hospital during the war. Today it is the Palais des Congrès and the largest theater in Menton.
Association for the Protection of Exceptional Gardens
The association oversees the upkeep and enhancement of the exceptional gardens of the Mentonnais region and the French and Italian Riviera, including visits to promote the knowledge, study and preservation of plants.
Visit Menton Lemon producer - Pierre Ciabaud - domaine 4 vents - producer Menton Lemon
Producer of IGP Menton Lemon.
The estate can be visited during the Fête du Citron©.
Domaine Gannac
Coming to the Colla nursery is an experience!
Established in Menton since 1991, we are citrus growers, landscapers, nurserymen and gourmet creators. Our trees are planted on the terraced slopes of the city to produce exceptional fruit.