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Experience the Nice Carnival and the Fête du Citron® (Lemon Festival)

with peace of mind thanks to ZOU trains!

Between the festive energy of the Nice Carnival and the tangy magic of the Fête du Citron® in Menton, the Côte d’Azur lives to the rhythm of its major winter events. To make the most of these unique moments, passengers and curious onlookers are invited to use the ZOU! trains, a simple and fluid way of avoiding traffic constraints during these busy periods.

Published on 5 February 2026

🍋 Fête du Citron® - Menton

From 14 February to 1 March

From 14 February to 1 March, join the Fête du Citron® with peace of mind thanks to the ZOU! trains, specially reinforced for the event. A train runs every 15 minutes between Cannes and Menton, ideal for avoiding traffic jams and making the most of the festival.

👉 Practical info :

        • Extra trains for the night corsos on Thursdays 19 and 26 February.
        • Last departures from Menton during the night corsos:
            • To Ventimiglia: 11.30pm
            • To Cannes: 23.20 and 23.40
    • For daytime corsos(Sundays): arrival recommended before 11am

👉 Access to stations:

    • Menton station: 200 metres from the Jardins Biovès, at the heart of the event.
    • Menton-Garavan station: 3 km from the site

Opting for the train means easy, frequent and comfortable access to a unique event.

🎭 Nice Carnival

From 11 February to 1 March

From 11 February to 1 March, enjoy the Nice Carnival without the traffic worries by taking the ZOU! trains, which provide late returns during the big corsos.

👉 Practical info :

    • Nights from Saturday to Sunday (night corsos) – last departures from Nice :
        • To Cannes: 1h41 from Nice Riquier or 1h46 from Nice Ville
        • To Ventimiglia: 1h21 from Nice Ville, 1h27 from Nice Riquier
    • Tuesdays 17 and 24 February: late returns also available

Nice Ville and Nice Riquier stations are within easy walking distance of the heart of the festivities, so you can enjoy a stress-free evening.

Timetables and reservations for ZOU! trains for the Nice Carnival and the Fête du Citron® (Lemon Festival)

Getting there by bus

Getting to the Nice Carnival and the Fête du Citron® in Menton by bus

To get to the Nice Carnival or the Fête du Citron® in Menton without a car, you can also take advantage of the express lines and local lines in the Alpes-Maritimes: a practical and economical solution (from €2.10) to avoid traffic. Consult the timetables online and choose the route that suits you best.

Regional Passes

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