Events of the Weekend of May 25th and 26th, 2024 in Menton
Events of the Weekend in Menton, discover them all!
Mediterranean Landscapes by Gianne de Genevraye Vernissage
International painter, Gianne de Genevraye paints public gardens in Europe, Japan, Mexico, the UK, and the United States. A contemporary painter of nature, she exhibits widely and her works are featured in prestigious collections.
Exhibition – At Casa dou Païgran
Menton over time A small museum about the lives of Menton residents in the 19th century and the exhibition “Menton over time.”
In an apartment in the old town, travel back to the 19th century to see houses with tools and furniture from the past. The exhibition “Menton over time” will introduce you to the evolution of our beautiful city.
https://lacapelinedementon.fr/
Exhibition – Rest with you
On the occasion of the sixtieth anniversary of Jean Cocteau’s death, the museum he 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 question of his posterity and the future of his art was one of the artist’s main concerns in his final years, 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 artist’s Mediterranean inspiration. Sixty years after the death of the Prince of Poets, the Musée Jean Cocteau-Le Bastion has returned to exhibit his historic work, paying vibrant homage to his guardian artist, embracing the words he wanted engraved on his tombstone: “Je reste avec vous” (“I remain 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
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 ancient military fort, built during the reign of Prince Honoré II, to prevent Barbary pirate raids, was taken over in the 1960s by the artist Jean Cocteau. The prince of poets created his museum of testament…
Individual guided tours: Every Monday and Friday at 2:30 pm (except February 22nd and March 1st) €3 + admission ticket, free for children under 14 Please note: guided tours are not available 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 Mentonnaise craft beers
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 love beer? Come and share a moment of conviviality with us! On the program: guided tour of the brewery, immersion in the world of zythology, and free tasting of our sunny beers. Menton IGP Lemon, Orange Blossom, Lime, our beers with their subtle and balanced aromas will make you enjoy sharing the freshness of the Mentonnais region.
Prerequisites: Tasting is reserved for those over 18 years old
At: La Mentounasc – Artisanal Brewery 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, full of antiques, modern and ancient books, various objects, and manuscripts.
https://antiquites-du-louvre.myshopify.com/
