79th Lemon Festival in Menton

For its 79th year, the Lemon Festival - which will take place in Menton from February 17 to March 7, 2012

The Lemon Festival, an event quite unique in the world, attracts each year more than 230,000 visitors - a constantly increasing attendance. It's the second biggest event on the Riviera after the Carnival of Nice and before the Formula 1 Grand Prix in Monaco. It uses the services of over 300 professionals and requires 145 tons of citrus fruit.