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Menton · Côte d'Azur

93ème Fête du Citron®

Parkings

On Sundays Festival, it is highly recommended to arrive in Menton before 11 am

Menton · Côte d'Azur

93ème Fête du Citron®

Parkings

On Sundays Festival, it is highly recommended to arrive in Menton before 11 am

Considering the significant influx of vehicles heading to the Fête du Citron®, the simplest way is to reach Menton via the ZOU! train network
During the Sunday parades, it is strongly recommended to arrive in Menton before 11am.

To make your journey easier during the Fête du Citron®, we recommend that, on your arrival in Menton, you pay particular attention to the various road signs and notices:

From exit N°59 of the A8 motorway, signs indicate the different reception areas (for cars, for motorhomes…)
in town, around the parade route, particular attention should be paid to municipal orders prohibiting parking.
Do not hesitate to approach the staff who will be on site if you have the slightest doubt.

To park, we advise you to use public car parks.
The best solution remains using public transport.

The Town Hall of Menton informs all those wishing to come and watch the Parades of the Fête du Citron® :

that, given the significant influx of vehicles heading to this event, it is advisable to take the following advice into account:

If possible, favour the use of public transport to come to Menton. The simplest way is to reach Menton via the ZOU! train network. The Menton SNCF train station is located less than 200 metres from the entrance to our events).

If you decide to come on Sundays by taking the A8, arrive in Menton before 11am to take advantage of free parking located near exit 59. (Signage will guide you there)

If you are heading to the town centre, also follow the signage indicating (car parking), direction Italy

Traffic will be cut off in particular on the following roads :

• Avenue Carnot
• Avenue Félix-Faure
• Place St-Roch
• Rue Adhémar-de-Lantagnac
• Promenade du Soleil (seafront)
• Rue Pasteur

On the days of the Golden Fruit Parade (Sunday afternoon), the Town of Menton provides free car parking as well as shuttle buses.
Attention, on Sundays:
  • car parks P2 and P5 are not served by the shuttle buses
  • car park P4 Koaland is reserved for motorhomes

Car Park P1 (Motorway Exit) :

• Location : Near Intermarché, follow the signage after exit N°59 Menton.
• Shuttle P1 : Connects car park P1 to the city centre bus station (5 min walk from the Fête du Citron®).
• Shuttle P1 Schedule : 9:30am - 1:30pm (outbound), 3:30pm - 6:00pm (return).

Car Park P3 (Val d’Anaud Stadium) :

• Location : At the Val d’Anaud Stadium, follow the signage.
• Shuttle P3 : Connects the stadium to Parc Koaland (Madone district).
• Shuttle P3 Schedule : On festival Sundays, 10:00am to 2:00pm (outbound), 4:00pm to 6:30pm (return).
• Walking distance from Koaland : 15 minutes to the Fête du Citron®.

Car Park P4 (Koaland) :

• Feature : Exclusively accessible to motorhomes on parade Sundays from 8am to 7pm (subject to change).
• Walking distance from Koaland : 15 minutes to the Fête du Citron®.
• Attention : limited number of spaces

Car Park P5 (Gymnasium of the Pierre et Marie Curie General and Technological High School) :

• Location : 353 Avenue du Doyen Jean Lépine, follow the signage.
• Walking distance : 20/25 minutes to the Fête du Citron®.

Car Park P6 (Port of Menton Garavan) :

• Location : Located at the Port of Menton Garavan, easy access from Italy, follow the signage.
• Free parking : From 10am to 9pm during the three parade Sundays.
• Access : Not served by the shuttle buses.
• Walking distance : 25 minutes to the Fête du Citron®.
• Tip : Menton Garavan train station, close to P6, offers quick access to Menton train station, very close to the Fête du Citron®.

Car Park P2 (Rondelli Stadium) :

• Location : Located at the Rondelli Stadium, Garavan area, close to the Italian border.
• Access : Not served by the shuttle buses.
• Walking distance : 15 minutes to the Fête du Citron®.

For the evening Parades (Thursday evening) the Rondelli Stadium car park (P2) opens from 5pm.

Attention :
  • car parks P2 and P6 are not served by the shuttle buses

Car Park P6 (Port of Menton Garavan) :

• Location : Located at the Port of Menton Garavan, easy access from Italy, follow the signage.
• Free parking :
• Access : Not served by the shuttle buses.
• Walking distance : 25 minutes to the Fête du Citron®.
• Tip : Menton Garavan train station, close to P6, offers quick access to Menton train station, very close to the Fête du Citron®.

During all our events, numerous paid car parks close to the venues are available to you.
Attention !
  • The Saint-Roch car park is located within the parade grounds. Be sure to check its opening hours on Sundays and Thursdays.

For the Fête du Citron®, Interparking allows you to park in 5 car parks accessible 24/7, all equipped with electric charging points (except Saint-Roch) and disabled parking spaces.

Located close to the festivities, they offer you simple and convenient access to the heart of Menton.

Book your parking space

For more information :
[email protected]
tel : 09 70 14 01 11

Spaces for GIC/GIG all around the event venue, Cours du Centenaire (close to the Menton Post Office).

• The Koaland Car Park is exclusively accessible to motorhomes on Sundays from 8am to 7pm and on Thursdays from 5pm to midnight (subject to change).
• Walking distance from Koaland : 15 minutes to the Fête du Citron®.

Capacity for motorhomes is limited. We encourage you to use public transport to reach the event.

More information on parking regulations in Menton on the Menton Town website


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