13 february 2027 > 28 february 2027

93rd Fête du Citron® - Douce France

  • Entertainment/recreation
  • Festival
  • Traditional festival
Office de Tourisme, 8 avenue Boyer, 06500 Menton

Description

The Fête du Citron® was recognized by the Ministry of Culture and added to France’s inventory of intangible cultural heritage in 2019.
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. Reservations open October 2025. Holders of a CMI INVALIDITE card: reservation with a copy of both sides of the card, via the link on our website. If the card is marked "Needs accompaniment", the accompanying person will be charged the same fare as the cardholder. ATTENTION: Dogs are not allowed in the parade or in the Palais de l'Europe.
  • Tips
    Prefer public transport (train/bus).
    Dogs not allowed in the event (Corso & Palais de l'Europe)

Accessibility

Accessible for self-propelled wheelchairs

Rates

Everyone, even those eligible for free admission (children under 6 and CMI disability cardholders walking through the Corso), must have an admission ticket.
Anyone entering the Corso must have a ticket.
For the “DISABILITY” CMI (80% or greater disability), please provide a copy of both sides of the card.

Payment methods

Bank/credit cardBank/credit card
CheckCheck
Travellers ChequeTravellers Cheque
CashCash
Online paymentOnline payment

Opening times

From 13 February 2027 until 28 February 2027 - Open everyday

Location

93rd Fête du Citron® - Douce France
Office de Tourisme, 8 avenue Boyer, 06500 Menton

Spoken languages

Spoken languages
  • English
  • French
  • Italian

Environment

Environment
  • Town location

Access

Access
  • Giant citrus structures in the Jardins Biovès and a seaside parade around the Casino Barrière in Menton.
    Updated on 10 August 2026 at 16:47
    by Office de Tourisme Menton, Riviera & Merveilles
    (Offer identifier : 4753971)
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