lemon everything at Au

lemon everything at Au Pays du Citron – fromjam to candles and even lemon flavoured oilfrom L’Huilerie Sainte-Michel!Where to eat out inMentonYou’re spoiled for choice in thisgastronomic town that offers everythingfrom Michelin starred restaurants totraditional Provençal cuisine.Menton’s most famous restaurant is the3 Michelin Starred Le Mirazur, run bychef Mauro Colagreco, awarded the title“best Restaurant in the world” in 2019(Restaurant Magazine).He also runs the La Pecora Negra pizzeriaand, sitting in the sunshine overlooking thebay I couldn’t resist tucking into a cheese andlemon zest combo designed for the lemonfestival, washed down with a lemon flavouredaperitif. A moment of unadulterated pleasure.For seasonal dishes including superb fish andvegetarian dishes, made with local products,Le Petit Prince bistronomic restaurant, astone’s throw from the sea, is outstanding.Feast on the local speciality – barbajuan -deep-fried crispy ricotta cheese and Swisschard filled pasta, a mix of Niçoise and Italiancuisine, that’s de rigeur as an appetizer. Aculinary speciality of Monaco, the namemeans ‘Uncle Jean’ in Monégasque. There isa legend that a man called Jean who lived inMonaco, created the dish when he realisedhe had no sauce to go with his ravioli anddecided to deep-fry them instead. His guestsloved them, the recipe was shared, becameimmensely popular, and they were namedin his honour. Try them at locals’ favourite –Entre II (2 Av. Boyer).You’ll have no trouble understanding whyaristocrats and the wealthy flocked here inwinter – Menton is a joy!Practical information:For information about the Menton LemonFestival and tickets for the night-time parades:feteducitron.comWebsite for Menton Tourist Office whereyou can book guided tours, tasting tours,find details of garden visits restaurants,accommodation and more:menton-riviera-merveillesNice Cote d’AzurParis to Menton via Nice takes from6h 28mLa Maison Trumeau Retreats 2025Creative - Wine & Gastronomy - UpholsteryIn a beautiful 19th century MansionSaumur, Loire ValleyLamaisontrumeau.com16 | The Good Life France The Good Life France | 17