Fête du Citron, Menton: the Lemon Festival, Old Town & Lemon Tasting
The citrus sculptures of the Jardins Biovès, the old town of Menton and a tasting of its lemon specialities, in a private half day.
Overview
Every February, Menton turns its lemons into monuments. For the 2027 edition, from 13 to 28 February on the theme "Douce France", the Jardins Biovès are covered with giant sculptures made of lemons and oranges, and the Promenade du Soleil hosts the parades of the golden fruit. This half day with Pacôme combines the festival with what makes Menton Menton: the old town climbing towards the basilica, the Italian-tinged light, and a tasting of the lemon specialities the town is famous for.
The visit lasts about three hours and is billed as a half day, €450 per group, old town included. The lemon tasting is a supplement of €25 per person, settled on site. Tickets for the gardens and for the parades are bought separately; Pacôme advises on which parade is worth the seat.
Dates & practical details
Fête du Citron 2027: 13 to 28 February 2027, theme "Douce France". Exhibition in the Jardins Biovès every day; parades on Sundays by day and on selected evenings, programme published by the festival.
- The lemon tasting, about one hour within the visit, is a supplement of €25 per person, paid on site.
- Entrance to the Jardins Biovès and seats for the parades are paid on site or booked in advance; Pacôme indicates the dates worth choosing.
- Parade days are busy: the visit starts early or avoids the parade hours, as you prefer.
Stops on This Journey
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Menton
The citrus sculptures of the Jardins Biovès, the old town and the Basilica of Saint-Michel, the Promenade du Soleil, and a tasting of Menton's lemon specialities.
A Glimpse of the Experience
What's Included
Included
- Free Vehicle: brand-new, all-electric French Renault 5 (up to 3 guests), pickup at your hotel included, door to door. For larger groups, a Mercedes V-Class van with a professional driver (up to 6 guests, 6 cabin bags and 6 checked bags), at a fixed price of €525 per van.
- Private experience with a licensed guide (Pacôme)
- Tailor-made itinerary adapted to your interests and pace
- Photo opportunities
- Local gems and insights
Not Included
- Parking fees for Pacôme's vehicle: €50 per group (€50 per day, one day), added to your online payment. Transportation itself is free. Not charged with the chauffeur-driven van.
- Lemon tasting in Menton: €25 per person, paid on site
- Entrance fees to museums, attractions and gardens
- Private workshops or tastings
- Food and drinks
- Personal expenses
Optional add-on: lemon tasting in Menton
€25 per person, about one hour within the visit. Paid separately, on site (not included in your online payment).
- A guided tasting of the specialities made with the Menton lemon, the only lemon in France with a protected geographical indication
- In a house chosen by Pacôme in the old town
- Children welcome, with a sweeter selection
Your Guide
Pacôme, your licensed private guideGood to know
What is included in the Menton lemon tasting?
A guided tasting of the specialities made with the Menton lemon, the only lemon in France with a protected geographical indication, in a house Pacôme has chosen in the old town. It lasts about an hour within the visit and costs €25 per person, settled on site.
How is pricing structured?
€450 per group, the half-day rate. Every half-day experience is one flat rate for up to 4 hours door to door, transport time included: a shorter visit like this one is booked at the same rate, and we can use the remaining time as you wish. The price is for your whole group, not per person. Groups above 15 guests (up to 30 max) are quoted at double the rate.
Is transportation included?
Transportation is included: a free all-electric vehicle for up to 3 guests. Transportation itself is free; only the public parking is charged: €50 per group (€50 per day, one day), added to your online payment. There is no parking fee with the chauffeur-driven van. Pickup at your hotel, villa or ship anywhere on the Riviera is part of the half-day rate, door to door, the journey counted within the 4 hours. For larger groups, a Mercedes V-Class van with a professional driver, through Pacôme's partner (up to 6 guests, 6 cabin bags and 6 checked bags), is available at a fixed price of €525 per van, with no parking fee. Let's confirm the details together when you send your enquiry.
How much walking is involved?
This is a walking-based experience through pedestrian streets and, in some cases, stepped lanes. Let Pacôme know in advance if the pace needs adjusting for anyone in your group.
Can the itinerary be adjusted?
Yes, every experience can be adapted to your interests, pace and mobility, and its length can flex shorter or longer around your group's needs. Reach out with any specific requests before booking.