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Fête du Citron

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Fête du Citron
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“Fête du Citron is a carnival event organised by the tourist office of the city of Menton, France, and held every year at the end of winter. It is also sometimes called Carnaval de Menton.”
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The GuardianJul 24

‘Full of zesty colour and flavour’: readers’ favourite food festivals in Europe

From the Tiramisù World Cup in Italy to street food ‘battles’ in Newcastle, your culinary highlights range from the sublime to the delicious • Tell us about a book that inspired you to travel – the best tip wins £200 towards a Coolstays break The town of Menton on the French Riviera is beautiful at any time of the year but becomes even more of a treat during the annual Lemon festival (Fête du C…

Annual festival celebrating Menton lemons with food, parades, exhibitions.

10 festivals in this story
  • Fête du CitronFestivalAnnual festival celebrating Menton lemons with food, parades, exhibitions.
  • Elsewhere
  • Tiramisù World CupFestivalTreviso, ItalyThree-day event in Treviso with tastings, chef demos, public judging.
  • Gota Cotta festivalFestivalColle di Val d’Elsa, ItalyCelebrates local pork cheeks in medieval Colle di Val d’Elsa.
  • ZibelemäritFestivalBern, SwitzerlandAnnual onion fair in Bern's old town with produce and food stalls.
  • Fiera del Porro CervereFestivalCervere, ItalyAnnual leek festival in Cervere with tasting menus and leek treats.
  • Malton food festivalFestivalMalton, United KingdomAnnual festival in late spring with local suppliers and makers.
  • Wylam Brewery’s street vendor food battlesFestivalNewcastle-upon-Tyne, United KingdomVendors serve dishes to win 'culinary King of Newcastle' title.
  • Bolton food & drink festivalFestivalBolton, United KingdomNorthern festival with stalls, live music, families, and chefs.
  • Plymouth Flavour FestFestivalPlymouth, United KingdomFlavour Fest, the south west’s largest free food and drink festival returns to Plymouth on 29 to 31 May 2026.
  • Dingle food festivalFestivalDingle, IrelandCulinary playground with Taste Trail, market stalls, masterclasses.
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Lonely PlanetJul 15

Things to know before visiting Nice, France

Read these top tips before you strut your stuff in Nice.

World-famous affair in Menton.

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