Throughout the weekend, the city will host activities dedicated to agriculture, local producers and traditional crafts, with a programme designed to appeal to residents and visitors of all ages.<\/p>\n
The festival offers an opportunity to rediscover the region\u2019s rural and gastronomic heritage through markets, entertainment, children\u2019s activities and moments of conviviality.<\/p>\n
Local producers\u2019 market and farm animals<\/h2>\n
On Saturday, September 26 and Sunday, September 27, from 10 am to 6 pm<\/strong>, the Esplanade du Bastion<\/strong> will host a range of activities celebrating the local area.<\/p>\n One of the main attractions will be the local producers\u2019 market<\/strong>, alongside an area dedicated to agriculture. Visitors will also be able to see a variety of farm animals, including cows, pigs, sheep and donkeys<\/strong>, offering an insight into the region\u2019s rural traditions.<\/p>\n Children will also have a special place in the programme. Throughout the two days, free workshops focused on agriculture and traditional crafts<\/strong> will give younger visitors the chance to discover local history and traditional activities.<\/p>\n The programme combines local culture, discovery and entertainment in a family-friendly atmosphere.<\/p>\n The celebrations on Saturday, September 26 will continue into the evening.<\/p>\n From 6 pm to 10 pm<\/strong>, the Mail du Bastion<\/strong> will host a guinguette<\/em>-style evening featuring food trucks, live music and entertainment on stage<\/strong>.<\/p>\n The event will offer a relaxed and festive atmosphere, giving visitors the opportunity to enjoy the Saint Michael\u2019s celebrations into the evening.<\/p>\n Sunday will focus on the religious heart of the celebrations.<\/p>\n At 10 am<\/strong>, a solemn Mass<\/strong> will be held in honour of Saint Michael. The traditional procession will then set off between 11.15 and 11.30 am<\/strong>, heading towards the Esplanade Francis-Palmero<\/strong>, where it is expected to arrive at around 12.15 pm<\/strong>.<\/p>\n The procession is one of the central moments of the festival, continuing a religious tradition that forms part of Menton\u2019s cultural and local identity.<\/p>\n Following the procession, the programme will include the traditional induction ceremonies<\/strong> of the Confr\u00e9rie des Magistrats du Citron<\/em> and the Confr\u00e9rie de l\u2019\u00c9tiquette du Mentonnais<\/em>.<\/p>\n The ceremonies highlight the close connection between the Saint Michael\u2019s celebrations and local traditions, particularly those linked to the culture, products and activities that characterise the Menton area.<\/p>\n Sunday\u2019s celebrations will continue at 1 pm<\/strong> with one of the most eagerly anticipated events: the official Saint Michael\u2019s lunch<\/strong>, held at the Esplanade Francis-Palmero.<\/p>\n The menu will feature traditional roast pork<\/strong>, served with ratatouille and potatoes<\/strong>, followed by a homemade lemon tiramisu<\/strong>, celebrating the flavours and products associated with Menton.<\/p>\n The lunch costs \u20ac18 per person<\/strong>.<\/p>\n Saint Michael\u2019s Festival in Menton is free to attend<\/strong>, with the exception of the official Sunday lunch.<\/p>\n The market of local producers and artisans<\/strong> will be open on Saturday, September 26 and Sunday, September 27, from 10 am to 6 pm<\/strong>, at the Mail du Bastion<\/strong>, while other activities will take place at the Esplanade du Bastion and the other locations included in the programme.<\/p>\n From markets and agriculture to music, religious traditions and local cuisine, the Saint Michael\u2019s Festival offers a weekend to experience Menton through its traditions and flavours<\/strong>, with a programme combining local culture and entertainment for the whole family.<\/p>\n Menton celebrates Saint Michael with tradition and conviviality On September 26 and 27, 2026, Menton will once again celebrate the traditional Saint Michael\u2019s Festival, an event dedicated to the city\u2019s patron saint and deeply rooted in local traditions. Throughout the weekend, the city will […]<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":1,"featured_media":34563,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"closed","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"footnotes":""},"categories":[846,850,863],"tags":[],"class_list":["post-34566","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","category-actuality","category-events","category-meton"],"yoast_head":"\nSaturday evening: music and a guinguette atmosphere<\/h2>\n
Sunday, September 27: the Saint Michael procession<\/h2>\n
Traditional ceremonies of the confraternities<\/h2>\n
The traditional Saint Michael\u2019s lunch<\/h2>\n
Saint Michael\u2019s Festival in Menton: practical information<\/h2>\n
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