Weekend Events on September 21st and 22nd, 2024 in Menton
Weekend Events in Menton, discover them all!!
Poetic performance “Au fil de l’eau” presented by Patrick Megevand
This is a poetic show that aims to bring new life to around twenty poems, all revolving around a common theme: water.
Apollinaire, Baudelaire, Éluard, Prévert, Verlaine, and many others have celebrated water in all its forms. Should we be surprised?
Water is life, but it is also pleasure, dreams, sensuality, movement, color, and travel. And also poetry.
“Au fil de l’eau” is water in words, along with the pleasure and emotion of sharing a common passion and a beautiful friendship.
https://bibliotheque-menton.fr/
Opening of the Sciences Po campus: European Heritage Days
Located in Menton, on the French Riviera, since 2005, the campus is in the heart of the old town, in a 19th-century building entirely inspired by Italian architecture.
It hosts undergraduate students who have chosen the Mediterranean-Middle East minor.
Day’s program:
- 10:00 AM: Welcome concert for the students
- 10:30 AM and 3:00 PM: Guided tour of the campus
- 1:30 PM: Lecture on “Geopolitics of the Environment” by Adrien Estève, political science professor
Throughout the day: visit to the exhibition “Jews and Muslims from Colonial France to Today”
https://www.menton-riviera-merveilles.it
Artistic Season of the Barriere Casino 2024 – 2025: Dinner Concert: Piaf, La Vie en Rose
Discovered by Ginou Richer, Édith Piaf’s close friend, Jil Aigrot was chosen as the voice of Piaf in the film “La Vie en Rose” by Olivier Dahan, seen by over 5 million viewers.
After the film’s success, Jil Aigrot captivated France and Europe with her brilliant talent, delivering concerts filled with emotion and grace.
Her growing success has taken her to some of the world’s largest stages, where she often performed to sold-out audiences.
A stunning tribute to the French chanson icon, with timeless melodies that have crossed centuries and borders to remain etched in the collective memory…
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.
Exhibition: Le château des illusions
In this third part of Menton, focusing on the theme of the castle (a reference to the bastion), the central thread of this new exhibition of Jean Cocteau’s works will delve into the universe of the poet prince’s performances: theater, music hall, and pantomime.
It will be an opportunity to showcase the ‘sacred monsters’ who were close to him: Jean Marais, Edith Piaf, Berthe Bovy, Suzy Solidor… Fascinated by the circus since childhood, Cocteau never ceased to transcribe this magic into his work. The exhibition, curated by Dominique Marny, will be designed by Frédéric Beauclair
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/
