Festival · Menton

Menton Lemon Festival Wine Pairing

Since 1934, Menton's 15-day Fête du Citron draws 250,000 visitors with 140 tons of citrus, 400 speakers, night parades, & sculptures in Jardins Biovès—February's Côte d'Azur celebration pairs local Provençal wine with golden fruit majesty.

What to do there

FestivalMenton Lemon Festival Wine PairingDuring the Fête du Citron, local bars pair wines with citrus-infused dishes. The town on the Italian border has its own microclimate.

Wine bars nearby

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