Since 1934, the love affair between lemons and the people of Menton has been so strong that the Fête du Citron® takes place every year. Every year, this unique event attracts 250,000 spectators from all over the world! Every year, the corsos mentonnais, or citrus float parades, rival the world’s finest carnivals. A colorful, flavorful event not to be missed!
The village of Castellar commemorates its most illustrious citizen, Jean Paul Lascaris.
On the program: mass, arts and crafts, lectures, shows, songs, donkey rides, vin d’honneur.
Castillon’s Spring Market showcases local produce from local producers.
Menton is home to the Spring Market. Deeply rooted in Menton culture, this colorful event delights all generations. Menton invites young and old to come and enjoy a lovely family day out. Not to be missed: the best barbajuan competition!
La Brigue is the place to be for the whole family at the Spring Festival: a large market featuring French and Italian producers, entertainment and workshops for children.
On the Thursday following Corpus Christi Sunday, Gorbio lights up for the Slug Procession. As night falls, hundreds of little oil lamps made from snail shells light up the route of the procession led by the White Penitents. A magical and unusual evening!
In Menton, Saint-Pierre, patron saint of fishermen, takes center stage. A not-to-be-missed event that kicks off the summer festivities. Fish soup tasting on the menu. Don’t miss the fireworks display on the Sablettes beach. The highlight of the show: the mythical setting ablaze of the boat!
Roquebrune-Cap-Martin celebrates the life-saving broom. A popular ball and a parade of little Roquebrunois in broom costumes punctuate the weekend!
The origin of the slug procession is said to date back to Charles V, whose visit to Gorbio in 1538 was honored. Another explanation attributes the origin of this procession to a form of prayer to heaven for rain during dry springs.
Roquebrune-Cap-Martin celebrates Sainte-Marguerite with delicious barbajuans and strolls through the narrow streets of the medieval village.
The second weekend in July, Tende celebrates Saint-Eloi, patron saint of muleteers. Members of the Confrérie organize a magnificent cavalcade through the village, with horses and mules dressed in their finest finery to the sound of brass bands and traditional groups. Numerous events and concerts are scheduled for both days!
On the last weekend of July, the village of Sainte-Agnès puts lavender in the spotlight: the whole village comes together for a truly unique lavender festival! Activities, workshops, a lavender ball and a Provencal market punctuate this festive weekend. Take the opportunity to visit Sainte-Agnès, a medieval town with the most impressive panorama on the Côte d’Azur!
In Saorge, take part in the Tourte festival: you’ll be able to taste it hot from the oven, in the company of the villagers. A moment of sharing and generosity not to be missed!
Experience La Brigue in the time of the Lascaris! This medieval village welcomes you for a weekend of festivities and family entertainment.
In Breil-sur-Roya, every four years, the spectacular Stacada presents a historical re-enactment, an ancestral tradition rooted in the village’s history.
Roquebrune-Cap-Martin hosts the August 5th Procession, a tradition that dates back to 1467, when the prayers of the Roquebrunois put an end to the plague that was ravaging the region.
For five centuries, a hundred actors have been performing six scenes from the Passion! An authentic and moving experience!
Around August 15, Moulinet hosts four days of festivities in honor of its patron saint, Saint-Bernard. Trout fishing, aubades and bonfires are all part of the festivities!
Castellar also celebrates Saint Bernard. Numerous musical events punctuate the weekend around August 20! Don’t miss the famous pistou soup, or the country picnic with its guinguette atmosphere.
Around September 15, Beausoleil celebrates Piedmont gastronomy at the Italian Colors and Flavors market, a preview of the Alba Truffle Fair.
And don’t miss Gorbio’s Fête de l’Orme. Immerse yourself in 18th-century Gorbio! During this festival, the locals celebrate their elm tree, planted in 1713. Period costumes and an evening banquet for participants!
On the last weekend of September, Sospel organizes its Fête Agricole: farms and holdings open their doors, with tastings of pistou and baleti soup, and a competition for the best chard pie, sponsored by Slow-Food Sud-Est. A popular event! Don’t forget to book.
Every year, on the last Sunday in September, Menton celebrates Saint-Michel, its patron saint. Numerous celebrations and traditional events punctuate the day! Don’t miss the big Saint-Michel lunch! Reservations recommended.
Sospel and Tende celebrate chestnuts on the second and third weekends of October respectively. Tastings, pétanque tournaments and an evening ball!
On the second weekend of October, the Breil-sur-Roya agricultural festival welcomes all the local agricultural diversity: 80 exhibitors for a country festival in the colors of the valley!
In La Brigue, the Fête de la Brebis brigasque puts the spotlight on ewes, and more broadly on agricultural and craft products. Demonstrations of traditional trades such as wool working, stone cutting and blacksmithing are all on show!
On the first Sunday in October, Gorbio hosts the Fête de la Branda, an emblematic festival rooted in tradition and celebrating the alcohol of the same name. It’s an event that’s becoming increasingly rare in our region!
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In Sainte-Agnès, enjoy a tasting and scent festival at the Fête de l’Automne et des Champignons! Collect, learn and taste… An event in the colors of autumn!
