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芒通，法国 Menton, France (© Flavio Foglietta/Getty Images)

到了芒通，就来点柠檬汁吧 If given Menton, make lemonade

Menton, France

Anchoring the eastern end of the French Riviera near the Italian border is Menton, the so-called 'Pearl of France.' It's prized for its beauty and incredible weather that features an average of 316 days a year with full or partial sun. That climate enables Merton to enjoy amazing lemon yields that have given rise to the annual Fête du Citron, or Menton Lemon Festival, a 17-day extravaganza in February featuring floats and sculptures created out of lemons and oranges. More than 200,000 visitors marvel at the nearly 150 tons of fruit used in the festival.

Owing to its strategic location, Menton and its surrounding locale have been coveted by various powers for centuries. The princes of Monaco, Napoleon III, German Nazi forces, and the King of Sardinia among others have all held sway over this jewel of the Côte d'Azur. These days, Menton has something for everyone—gorgeous gardens, pastel-painted architecture, beaches, cafes, nightlife, and of course, lemons.

芒通，法国

芒通是法国里维埃拉的东端，靠近意大利边境，是所谓的“法国明珠”它以其美丽和令人难以置信的天气而闻名，一年平均有316天全天或部分阳光普照。这种气候使默顿能够享受到令人惊叹的柠檬产量，这也催生了一年一度的柠檬节，或称“芒通柠檬节”（Menton lemon Festival），这是一场在2月举行的为期17天的盛会，以柠檬和橘子为原料制作的花车和雕塑。超过20万名游客惊叹于节日期间使用的近150吨水果。

由于其战略位置，芒通及其周边地区几个世纪以来一直为各大国所觊觎。摩纳哥王子、拿破仑三世、德国纳粹部队和撒丁岛国王等都控制着这颗蔚蓝海岸的宝石。如今，芒通为每个人都提供了一些东西：华丽的花园、粉彩的建筑、海滩、咖啡馆、夜生活，当然还有柠檬。

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