The evening processions are followed by fireworks that light up the bay and the waters of the Mediterranean.

It all started in 1929 when Menton became the continent’s premier producer of lemons.

so you can celebrate the first flower and citrus exposition was organized at the Hotel Riviera gardens.

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In 1934 the Lemon Festival or Fete du Citron was officially born.

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Lemon festival

Lemon festival

Lemon festival

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Lemon festival

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