An invitation to explore the relaxing lifestyle in and around Menton.
From February 17th till March 7th, 2012
The Parade of Golden Fruit
A multicoloured festival under the sun! The town comes alive on Sunday mornings, when coaches and cars dance through the streets, an endless farandole of people swaying down the alleyways to the sea. Laughter and joy shine from happy faces everywhere.
Today is a holiday ! A wide-eyed child stares in wonderment at the confetti showering from the sea blue sky… Creative masks and sumptuous costumes abound; fanfares twirl and zigzag through the citrus-laden floats to the sound of traditional drums.
Date : Sundays 19th, 26th and 4th march 2012 at 2.30pm
Place : Promenade du soleil
The fruits of the sun have a date with the moon…
During the day, the whole town seems to be holding its breath… All is calm, maybe too calm… As night falls, a float laden with oranges and lemons appears as if from nowhere, followed by another… the drums beat impatiently, a trumpet tosses a melody into the air. And then suddenly, the din stops.
It’s time for the party! Fanfares, orchestras, folk groups and dancers incite disorder, bringing the kind of incandescent splendour normally found in the most extravagant festivals to this parade.
There will be fireworks at the end of the moonlit parades
Date : Thursdays 23rd February and 1st March 2012 at 8.30pm
Place : Promenade du soleil
A world tour in citrus: travel to all four corners of the world, as rendered by citrus fruits!
The jardins Biovès, from 9am to 6pm, weekends 9am to 7pm
Date : From February 18th till March 7th, 2012
Place :Jardin Biovès (near tourist office and casino)
Come to the Jardins Biovès as night falls... Visit after 8.30pm and you will encounter bizarre sounds, strange creatures borne of light, displays and other illuminated motifs. You’ll discover a new way of seeing, a new perspective…
These illuminated compositions stretch and jump and play, seeming to bring time to a standstill in a magical fairytale world of sound and light.
Date :17th, 21th, 24th 28th February and 2nd march 2012 at 8.30pm
Place : Promenade du soleil
