Weekend in Menton: Events, Culture, and Flavors in the “Pearl of France”

By the sea, through gardens and traditions: a weekend to experience with all your senses

Menton, nestled between the blue Mediterranean and the mountains that shield it from the wind, is a city that captivates slowly. Known as the “Pearl of France,” this town near the Italian border immerses visitors in a luminous atmosphere, where the scent of lemons mingles with baroque architecture, lush gardens, and the gentle sounds of seaside life. The weekend of 13–14 December 2025 is the perfect opportunity to enjoy everything Menton has to offer: art, culture, events, sensory experiences, and authentic flavors.

Main Events in Chronological Order

Saturday, 13 December 2025

• Participatory Workshop: Transform Square Sotchi into a Community Garden, Square Sotchi, Cours du Centenaire

• Menton du Rire Festival – Anthony Kavanagh “Happy”, Palais de l’Europe – Théâtre Francis Palmero, 8 avenue Boyer

Menton Laughs: The New Comedy Festival Lighting Up the Menton Winter

• Enchanted Christmas Concert, Église réformée de Menton, 8 rue de la Marne

• Book Signing, Brasserie Le Clémenceau, 1 rue Gelis

• Anthony Kavanagh, Théâtre Francis Palmero

• Special Christmas Bicycle Parade, Esplanade Francis Palmero

• Enchanted Christmas Show, various locations in Menton

• Live Karaoke, 11 Rue Trenca

• Menton du Rire Festival, continues until 13 December, Palais de l’Europe

Sunday, 14 December 2025

• Conference at Val Rahmeh: Mrs Ch. Garnero Morena, Avenue Saint Jacques

• Christmas Show, Salle Saint-Exupéry, 8 rue de la République

• Pedestrian Promenade, Promenade du Soleil

• Christmas Workshop, BRICKS 4 KIDZ Nice – Ccial Nicetoile

Throughout the holiday season, Un Noël à la montagne animates the city with festive events:

• Santa’s mailbox open until 19 December

• Christmas tree sales until 24 December

• Free parking for the holidays until 28 December

Until 4 January 2026, visitors can enjoy gourmet stands, jazz concerts, rides, Santa’s sleds, nativity scenes throughout the squares, ice skating, Christmas trampolines, a carousel, the Christmas Market, and chalet games. The Pop-Up Boutique is also open until 4 January. On Sunday, 7 December, the Wolfgang Amadeus Quartet: Hommage à Mozart concert takes place at Église du Sacré Coeur.

For those who love movement and fun, Menton offers Matinée Zumba with Coralie, Natacha, and Yannick on Sunday, 30 November at 11:00 at Koaland Menton—a lively, family-friendly event.

Art that illuminates autumn

Beyond the weekend, Menton continues to surprise with cultural offerings celebrating light, nature, and creativity:

• At Galerie du Miramar, visit “The Colors of Foliage” until 31 March 2026, a collection of photographs and installations highlighting the autumn shades of the Riviera—a contemplative pause that makes Menton’s winter even more poetic.

Authentic Riviera Flavors

Visiting Menton is also a culinary experience:

• In the Garavan district, Domaine Gannac offers wine tastings among vineyards overlooking the sea, telling an ancient story of sun and hard work.

• Brasserie La Mentounasc produces craft beers infused with Menton’s famous IGP lemon, capturing the essence of the Mediterranean.

• The historic jam factory remains open until 31 December, offering the scents of citrus fruits and recipes handed down through generations—one of Menton’s most cherished traditions.

Menton: a city to experience with all the senses

Menton is not just a destination—it’s a full sensory experience, filled with colors, scents, sounds, and flavors. Every alley tells a story, every sea view brings peace, and every local product speaks of the city’s deep connection to its land.

This weekend is the perfect opportunity to immerse yourself in the “Pearl of France,” where nature, art, and tradition meet in a unique harmony. In Menton, every season has its own fragrance, and every weekend can become an unforgettable memory.