Menton Lemon Festival
Menton, France -
10 February 2007 to 26 February 2007
The Lemon Festival is a celebration of all things related to the small yellow fruit.
Menton is the lemon capital of the Cote d'Azur and is very popular with both locals and tourists.
Large constructions and floats that are made mostly of lemons parade down the streets.
Everyday throughout the festival these sculptures can seen around the town and sometimes include popular cartoon characters.
Menton itself is a quiet and beautiful town and this year it will be hosting the 74th Lemon Festival.
The area is delightful, with small hilly streets and slender buildings overlooking a harbour.
Elegant yacht masts peak into the sky and many visitors descend upon the marina area for some light nibbles and a glass or two of chardonnay.
Menton has a variety of small boutiques tucked away under dusty canopies and is regarded as a bargain shopper's paradise.
As one would expect, the food is delightful and this festival isn't short of markets selling various pastries and local delicacies.
