The Fête du Citron® is one of Menton’s most recognisable expressions of identity, born from the meeting of winter tourism, citrus culture and urban spectacle.
Its story begins with winter parades in the late nineteenth century. Citrus gradually entered the festivities and the Fête du Citron® was officially born in 1934. From 1936, the Jardins Biovès hosted the large citrus displays.
Parades, monumental citrus displays, entertainment and craft events transform Menton for more than two weeks.
The protected local fruit must be distinguished from the festival scenery: the citrus used for the monumental displays does not come from Menton’s IGP production, which is too limited for such volumes.
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