Event Details
Welcome to the Fête du Citron 2027 in Menton
From February 13 to 28, 2027, Menton on the French Riviera, just a short distance from the Italian border, turns into a world of color and citrus scent. At the Fête du Citron, the Jardins Biovès display towering sculptures built entirely from real lemons and oranges, while decorated parade floats move through the streets. More than 250,000 visitors attend this one of a kind event every year.
Highlights and Attractions at the Fête du Citron in Menton
- Giant sculptures made entirely of lemons and oranges in the Jardins Biovès
- Daytime Corsos des fruits d'or, parades of floats covered in citrus fruit
- Atmospheric evening Corsos nocturnes with lights and music
- A craft market held right in Menton's old town
- The Salon des Orchidées et du Jardin d'Hiver inside the Palais de l'Europe
- A location right on the Italian border, perfect for a day trip across the frontier
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Program and Schedule: What to Expect in Menton
Throughout the festival, daytime corsos alternate with the illuminated corsos nocturnes, usually held on Sundays and Thursdays. Organizers strongly recommend arriving in Menton before 11 am for Sunday corsos and before 6 pm for the Thursday evening corsos. The citrus sculpture exhibition in the Jardins Biovès is free and open to everyone.
Tickets and Admission for the Fête du Citron Menton
Prices vary by activity. A standing spot in the promenade area for a corso costs 16 euros, while a seat in the grandstand costs 30 euros. Entry to the Salon des Orchidées et du Jardin d'Hiver is 5 euros, and an evening visit to the Jardins de Lumière is 16 euros. Families can also book the Thursday evening package, which combines a grandstand seat for the night corso with entry to the citrus exhibition, for 37 euros. Children under 6 enter most areas free of charge.
Visitor Tips: Travel and Accommodation in Menton
- Arriving by train is strongly recommended, with the station located less than 200 meters from the festival grounds
- Parking in Menton is very limited during the festival due to heavy visitor numbers
- Accommodation in and around Menton should be booked well ahead, since the Fête du Citron is one of the region's biggest winter attractions
- A short trip across the nearby Italian border pairs naturally with a festival visit
