Weekend Events on August 10th and 11th, 2024, in Menton
Weekend Events in Menton, Discover Them All!!
Menton Music Festival 75th Edition
The 75th edition of this prestigious festival features the greatest orchestras, the most famous musicians, and the finest voices of our time performing in the square in front of the Basilica of St. Michael.
There’s no place more beautiful than Menton for a summer festival. Perched above the sea, dominated by the façade and bell tower of a marvelous baroque church, protected by the ancient sword of the statue of St. Michael, and under a starry sky, the festival has welcomed the world’s greatest classical artists for seventy years.
https://www.festival-musique-menton.fr/
Beach Library
Throughout the summer, you can find your favorite books on Fossan Beach (in front of the Musée Jean Cocteau, Séverin Wunderman Collection) thanks to the “beach library.” Books for all ages, novels, comics, documentaries, manga… read them on the deck chairs, on the towel, or take them home. It’s perfect for relaxing, catching up on the latest literary news, and discovering the tourist attractions of our beautiful region.
https://bibliotheque-menton.fr/
Summer Night Market
This daily event takes place from late June to late August and is a favorite among locals and many summer visitors. Restaurateurs and other shopkeepers take advantage of this nighttime event.
From 6:30 PM to midnight, 30 artisans and merchants enliven the Mail du Bastion with a variety of offerings: crafts, jewelry, painting… there’s something for everyone.
Connecting the city center and the sea, this market has become a true institution in Menton.
Opening on Friday, June 28 at 7:00 PM
Night market launch with a swimwear fashion show Parvis Jean Cocteau, 7:00 PM
Guided Tour of the Claude Como Exhibition, “Sweet Symphony”
Since the 1980s, Marseille-born artist Claude Como (b. 1964) has used oil colors, ceramics, resin, charcoal, and wool to explore her personal history. It’s also an opportunity to delve into her complex relationship with the realities of the world, where the living takes center stage. For the Palais de l’Europe, the artist will create a new spectacular installation.
INFO: 04 92 41 76 73
Vernissage: Mediterranean Landscapes by Gianne de Genevraye
International painter Gianne de Genevraye paints public gardens in Europe, Japan, Mexico, the UK, and the USA. A contemporary nature painter, she exhibits widely, and her works are held in prestigious collections.
A Casa dou Païgran – Exhibition: Menton Through Time
A small museum dedicated to the life of Mentonese in the 19th century and the exhibition “Menton Through Time.”
In an apartment in the old town, step back into the 19th century to see homes with tools and furniture from the past. The “Menton Through Time” exhibition will showcase the evolution of our beautiful city.
https://lacapelinedementon.fr/
Exhibition: “I Stay with You”
On the 60th anniversary of Jean Cocteau’s death, the museum he conceived as a testament to his art returns to its historical setup.
Jean Cocteau died on October 11, 1963, leaving a rich and incredibly varied body of work. The question of his legacy and the future of his art was one of the artist’s main concerns in his later years, and Menton provided the solution by offering him the Bastion to set up his museum. In this showcase, decorated by Cocteau himself, he wished to display some of the most emblematic works of his dazzling career: colorful pastels, monumental tapestries, striking paintings, and daring ceramics form the original collection of this museum-testament… Not to mention the famous “Lovers” series, 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 displaying his historical work, paying vibrant homage to its patron artist, embracing his words inscribed on his tombstone: “Je reste avec vous” (“I stay with you”).
Location: Musée Jean Cocteau—le Bastion Quai Napoléon III
Info and Reservations: 04 89 81 52
https://www.museecocteaumenton.fr/
Guided Tour of The Bastion, Jean Cocteau Museum
The old military fort, built during the reign of Prince Honoré II to prevent Barbary incursions, was taken over by artist Jean Cocteau in the 1960s. The “Prince of Poets” created his testament museum there…
Individual guided tours:
Every Monday and Friday at 2:30 PM (except February 22 and March 1)
€3 + entry ticket, free for children under 14. Note: No guided tours on days when the museum is free (Heritage Days, etc.).
Group tours by reservation
Up to 20 people: €90 + entry fee
21 to 30 people: €120 + entry fee
31 to 55 people: €156 + entry fee
Visit and Tasting of Menton Craft Beers
Looking for an original experience in the world of craft beer? Come discover La Mentounasc, the first brewery in Menton! On the agenda: a guided tour, an immersion in the world of zythology, and a 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 contribute to this booming sector. Curious and love beer? Come share a convivial moment with us! On the agenda: a guided tour of the brewery, an immersion in the world of zythology, and a free tasting of our sunny beers. Menton IGP lemon, orange blossom, lime—our beers with their subtle and balanced aromas will offer you a refreshing experience of the Menton region.
Prerequisite: The 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 bookstore-broker in the Hôtel des Ambassadeurs, rich in antiques, modern and ancient books, various items, and manuscripts.
https://antiquites-du-louvre.myshopify.com/
