Fête du Citron – Menton, Côte d’Azur

Fête du Citron – Menton, Côte d’Azur – private flight from Switzerland (February 14th – March 1st, 2026)

Fête du Citron – Menton – experience the world-famous Lemon Festival on the French Riviera: a time-honored celebration honoring Menton’s lemons, featuring spectacular citrus sculptures, colorful parades, and a festive Mediterranean atmosphere.
The 92nd Fête du Citron takes place from February 14 to March 1, 2026, and its theme is “Les merveilles du vivant” (The Wonders of Life).
Swiss Elite Flight offers exclusive, comfortable, and discreet travel to the French Riviera – with a private flight to Nice or Cannes and organized transfers directly to Menton or your hotel.

Flight time: depending on departure location and aircraft – from the Central Switzerland region typically approx. 1:00–1:20 hours to Nice Côte d’Azur (NCE).

Flight time & handling

• Check-in is usually only 15–20 minutes before departure at selected business or regional airports in Switzerland.
• VIP handling at the business aviation terminal in Nice (NCE) or Cannes-Mandelieu (CEQ), boarding without queues.
• Travel time from the airport to Menton: approximately 30–45 minutes, depending on traffic and route chosen (coastal road or motorway)
• On request: private limousine or chauffeur service directly to your hotel, apartment or within walking distance of the Jardins Biovès.
• Discreet premium service – from flight request to return trip to Switzerland, including individual time planning.

Private flight offers for the Fête du Citron 2026

• 🍋 Exclusive private flight to the Fête du Citron 2026 – ideal for couples, families, groups of friends and discerning individual travelers
• 👥 Also bookable as a group flight – attractively priced per person, e.g. for company incentives, VIP clients or special occasions
• 🐶 Pet-friendly flights available (on request), ideal for longer weekend trips.
• 🕓 Flexible travel planning – day trip, long weekend or full stay during the festival

Price examples for the Fête du Citron 2026

💼 Our indicative prices are per person –
including round-trip flights, taxes, fees, take-off/landing and positioning flights
as well as standard in-flight service.

🕓 Stay of up to 5 days included.
(Longer stays of 6 days or more can be individually planned upon request for an additional charge.)

💬 Prices quoted are based on full occupancy of the flight (4 or 5 passengers) and serve as a guide.
The binding total price will be confirmed as part of a personal offer.

What to expect at the Fête du Citron

• Magnificent citrus sculptures and installations – artfully designed figures and scenes made from lemons and oranges in the Jardins Biovès, freely accessible during the festival period.
• Golden Fruit Parades (Corsos des fruits d’or) – large daytime parades on Sundays with elaborately decorated floats, marching bands, dancers and street performers along the Promenade du Soleil
• Night-Time Parades (Corsos nocturnes) – atmospheric evening parades with illuminated floats, music and show program, ideal as a highlight after a dinner on the Côte d’Azur
• Market for handicrafts & regional products – citrus specialties, souvenirs and local manufacturers
• Salon des Orchidées & Jardin d’Hiver – a separate exhibition with orchids and a winter garden atmosphere as a tranquil counterpoint to the festivities
• Mild winter days on the Côte d’Azur – strolling along the promenade, exploring the old town of Menton, enjoying views of the sea and mountains, and taking excursions to Monaco, Nice or the Italian Riviera.

Official dates & program Fête du Citron 2026

The Fête du Citron 2026 will take place in Menton from Friday, February 14th to Sunday, March 1st, 2026.
Key program items include, among others:

• Golden Fruit Parades: Sundays (tentatively February 15th, 22nd and March 1st, 2026) in the afternoon
• Night-Time Parades: Thursdays (expected to be February 19th and 26th, 2026) in the evening
• Exhibition of citrus motifs: continuously from February 14th to March 1st in the Jardins Biovès
• Craft market & orchid/winter garden show: open throughout the festival (some with a small entrance fee)

Please note that the detailed daily program, exact times, and ticket categories are determined and updated by the organizers. Be sure to check the latest information before your trip.

More information & tickets (official organizer’s website):
https://www.fete-du-citron.com/
Menton Tourist Office – Fête du Citron

Departure airports in Switzerland

Buochs, Grenchen, Birrfeld, Bern, Sion, St. Gallen-Altenrhein, Lugano, Locarno, Samedan, Lausanne or Geneva
(others on request) → Nice Côte d’Azur (NCE) or Cannes-Mandelieu (CEQ) → organized transfer to Menton (hotel, villa, city center or beach promenade).

Venue

Menton, Jardins Biovès & Promenade du Soleil, 06500 Menton, France

Experience Menton & the Côte d’Azur

Combine your visit to the Fête du Citron with a stylish stay on the Côte d’Azur:
Menton offers a charming old town, a beach promenade, Mediterranean gardens and excellent cuisine.
Thanks to its proximity to Monaco, Nice and the Italian Riviera, further excursions can easily be integrated – Swiss Elite Flight ensures a relaxed, seamless arrival and departure from Switzerland.

Event period

February 14 – March 1, 2026 (FR time) – including all main parades, exhibitions and supporting events (subject to change).

Transparent fixed prices, personal support and discreet service – Swiss Elite Flight stands for quality and exclusivity.

Direct contact (preferred)

📞 Phone: +41 41 630 00 55
✉️ Email: info@swisseliteflight.ch
Online: Start flight request