Festivities

When did the Menton Lemon Festival start ? The Lemon festival in Menton is an annual festival celebrating lemons, rooted in a tradition that began in 1895 to attract tourists during winter. By the 1920s, Menton’s prominence as a lemon producer inspired the transformation of a simple parade into a grand celebration, culminating in the…

Introduction History and Origins The Carnival of Nice, one of France’s largest carnivals, has a long and fascinating history. It dates back to at least 1294, when Charles of Anjou, Count of Provence, mentioned enjoying the “joyous days of Carnival” in Nice. Originally, the carnival had pagan roots and was a celebration to welcome spring…