Events of the Weekend of April 27th and 28th, 2024 in Menton
Events of the Weekend Menton, discover them all!!
A Casa dou Païgran – Exhibition: Menton Over Time
A small museum about 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 let you discover the evolution of our beautiful city.
https://lacapelinedementon.fr/
Lavoir théâtre – Prostitute Figures
Around the Hétérotope, their theater on a sailboat, the artists of the collective c’est la goutte d’eau have chosen to use port spaces as places of expression of popular and poetic realities. With the Prostitute Figures, they combine singing, folk poetry, clowning, and performance around the idea of shared freedom. Four women have been selected to embark. For where? Where to? Why them? Who accompanies them? And where is the captain?
A shuttle bus “Zest” will depart from the bus station at 8:00 p.m. and serve all stops on line No. 8 to the theater. At the end of the show, return to the city on the same route. Recommended arrival 20 minutes before (possibility of waiting in the foyer)
Exhibition: I Stay with You
On the occasion of the sixtieth anniversary of the death of Jean Cocteau, the museum that he himself conceived as a testimony to his art is returning to its historical layout.
Jean Cocteau died on October 11, 1963, leaving behind a body of work as rich as it is 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 make up 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 his historical work, paying a vibrant tribute to his protective artist, adopting the words he wanted to be engraved on his tombstone: “Je reste avec vous” (“I stay with you”).
At: 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
The 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.
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 reimagined 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 art fairs and biennials worldwide.
https://www.menton.fr/+-Palais-de-l-Europe-+.html
Guided Tour of Le Bastion, Musée Jean Cocteau
The ancient military fort, 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 museum of testament there…
Individual guided tours: Every Monday and Friday at 2:30 p.m. (except February 22nd and March 1st) €3 + admission ticket, free for children under 14 years old Note: There are no guided tours on days when the museum is free (Heritage Days, etc.)Group tours 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 craft beers from Menton
Looking for an original 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 beers…
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 do you like 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 solar beers. Menton IGP Lemon, Orange Blossom, Lime, our beers with their subtle and balanced aromas will make you share a moment of freshness from the Mentonnais region. Prerequisites: Tasting reserved for those over 18 years old
At: La Mentounasc – Brasserie Artisanale 13 Route de Sospel Info and Reservations: 06 58 14 69
The Antiquities of the Louvre
In the heart of Menton, discover a permanent book-broker in the Hôtel des Ambassadeurs, rich in antiques, modern and ancient books, various objects, and manuscripts.
