Weekend Events of May 18th and 19th, 2024 in Menton
Weekend Events in Menton, discover them all!
5th Ceramic Market of Menton and 2nd International Competition for Ceramic Turners.
From May 18th to 19th on the Palmero esplanade and in the square of the Musée Cocteau.
The 2nd Mediterranean Turner Competition will see the participation of 4 countries: France, Italy, Spain, and Morocco, including two world champions. Students from the Lycée Léonard de Vinci in Antibes will present their latest ceramic creations and hold a workshop for children. The exhibition will be complemented by the presence of a great Neapolitan master decorator, Elvio Sagnela, who will have the pleasure of demonstrating the technique of Italian majolica, accompanied by a Serbian clay sculptor, Mérima Fetahovic, and finally by a demonstration of rope vase making by a ceramicist-potter from Vallauris, Salvatore Olivieri.
100% Vivaldi in Menton: The Four Seasons and Flute Concertos
SUNDAY, MAY 19th from 8:30 pm to 10:00 pm
Enjoy an immersive and enchanting experience, entirely dedicated to the musical genius of Vivaldi. An unmissable event for all lovers of Vivaldi and baroque musical elegance. Our exceptional musicians will take you on a journey through the famous “Four Seasons” with a passion and precision that will delight your senses. But that’s not all: prepare to be dazzled by a selection of Vivaldi’s best concertos, offering you a rich and colorful exploration of his masterful work.
Program: Spring / Flute Concerto in G minor. “The night” Autumn / Flute Concerto in D major. “Il Gardellino” Winter / Octave Concerto in A minor. Summer
https://musicamefrance.com/concert/concert-100-vivaldi-a-menton-les-4-saisons-concerti-pour-flute/
Mediterranean Landscapes by Gianne de Genevraye vernissage
International painter, Gianne de Genevraye paints public gardens in Europe, Japan, Mexico, the UK, and the US. A contemporary painter of nature, she exhibits widely and her works are found in prestigious collections.
A Casa dou Païgran – Exhibition: Menton over time Small museum on the life of Mentonese people in the 19th century and exhibition “Menton over time”.
In an apartment in the old town, go back to the 19th century to see houses with tools and furniture from the past. The exhibition “Menton over time” will make you discover the evolution of our beautiful city.
https://lacapelinedementon.fr/
Exhibition: I remain with you
On the occasion of the sixtieth anniversary of the death of Jean Cocteau, the museum that he himself conceived as a testament to his art is returning to its historical setting.
Jean Cocteau died on October 11, 1963, leaving behind a body of work as rich as it was incredibly varied. The issue of his posterity and the future of his art was one of the artist’s main concerns in his last years of life, and Menton provided the solution by offering him the Bastion to set up his museum. In this showcase, decorated by Cocteau himself, he wanted to exhibit some of the most emblematic works of his dazzling career: colorful pastels, monumental tapestries, surprising paintings, and bold ceramics constitute the original collection of this true testament museum…
Not to mention the famous series of “Lovers”, drawings that perfectly embody the Mediterranean inspiration of the artist. Sixty years after the death of the Prince of Poets, the Musée Jean Cocteau—le Bastion has returned to exhibit its historical work, paying a vibrant tribute to its protective artist, taking on the words that he wanted to be engraved on his tombstone: “Je reste avec vous” (“I remain with you”).
Location: Musée Jean Cocteau—le Bastion Quai Napoléon III Info and Reservations: 04 89 81 52
https://www.museecocteaumenton.fr/
Exhibition Living Art, form, movement, color
From March 16th to May 18th
Exhibition presents a selection of abstract, expressionist, and surrealist works presented at the Biennials of Menton, a key event for artistic creation in Europe in the second half of the 20th century.
The new exhibition at the Galerie des Musées du Palais de l’Europe, Living Art, Form, Movement, Color, presents a selection of works presented at the Biennials of Menton, a key event for artistic creation in Europe in the second half of the 20th century.
The aim of the exhibition is not to provide an overview of the Biennials, but to focus on painters who embodied a new form of Abstraction or who revisited their relationship with the world. Most of these artists came to the fore after the Liberation, supported by young gallery owners, and achieved success and awards at fairs and art biennials worldwide.
https://www.menton.fr/+-Palais-de-l-Europe-+.html
Guided tour of Le Bastion, Jean Cocteau Museum
The former military fortress, built during the reign of Prince Honoré II, to prevent Barbary raids, was invested in the 1960s by the artist Jean Cocteau. The prince of poets created his testament museum there…
Individual guided tours: Every Monday and Friday at 2:30 pm (except February 22nd and March 1st) €3 + admission ticket, free for children under 14Attention: guided tours are not scheduled on days when the museum is free (Heritage Days, etc.).Group visits by reservation Up to 20 people: €90 + admission From 21 to 30 people: €120 + admission From 31 to 55 people: €156 + admission
Visit and tasting of Mentonnaise craft beers
Looking for a unique experience in the world of craft beer? Come and discover La Mentounasc, the first Menton brewery! On the agenda: guided tour, immersion in the world of zythology, and tasting of our lemon…
La Mentounasc is the story of Alexis, Rémi, and Anthony, three friends passionate about beer and their region who decided to dive into the world of craft beers and participate in this rapidly expanding sector. Are you curious and love beer? Come and share a moment of conviviality with us! On the agenda: guided tour of the brewery, immersion in the world of zythology, and free tasting of our sunny beers. Menton IGP lemon, Orange blossoms, Lime, our beers with their subtle and balanced aromas will make you share a moment of freshness from the Mentonnais region. Prerequisites: Tasting is reserved for those over 18 years old.
Location: La Mentounasc – Brasserie Artisanale 13 Route de Sospel
Info and Reservations: 06 58 14 69
The antiques of the Louvre
In the heart of Menton, discover a permanent broker-library in the Hôtel des Ambassadeurs, rich in antiques, modern and ancient books, various objects, and manuscripts.
https://antiquites-du-louvre.myshopify.com/
