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Fête du Citron

Menton's lemon festival, with giant sculptures built from tons of lemons and oranges in the Biovès Gardens, and parades of citrus floats.

Photo: Nicolas sartore · CC BY-SA 4.0
When
Two weeks in February
Where
The French Riviera
Our full guide to Fête du Citron is being written. It's on the Provence and the Riviera list as If You're Nearby among festivals, events and seasons.

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