Above Garavan, the estate occupies terraces held between the sea and the mountains. The Gannac family farms some thirty organic citrus species and varieties here, from the Menton IGP lemon to yuzu, kumquat and clementine. The protected geographical indication covers only Menton, Roquebrune-Cap-Martin, Castellar, Gorbio and Sainte-Agnes, within seven kilometres of the shore and below 390 metres of altitude. The official specification states that picking takes place throughout the year, following the ripening of the fruit.
The visit leads through the orchard, retraces the history of the Menton lemon and closes with a tasting of the estate's own production (jams, syrups, liqueurs). Fully private formats exist, in a short version or across a full day, and the presence of a member of the Gannac family can be requested to accompany the group. Access is by road from the centre of Menton.
Other experiences in Port de Menton (Garavan)
On the tip of Cap Martin, two manifestos of twentieth century architecture set along the same path, managed by the Centre des monuments nationaux. Accompanied visits only.
Culture & HeritageFontana Rosa, the Novelists' GardenA ceramic garden created by the novelist Vicente Blasco Ibanez, listed as a historic monument and owned by the city of Menton. It can only be visited with a guide, in a small group.
Culture & HeritageLes Colombieres, Ferdinand Bac's Mediterranean GardenA villa and garden listed as a historic monument, composed by Ferdinand Bac on the heights of Garavan. It can only be seen with a guide, in a very small group.
Shopping & CraftsmanshipMaison Herbin, Jam Making in Copper PansAn artisan jam workshop in Menton's old town, devoted to local citrus and holding the Living Heritage Company label. The workshop can be seen while the fruit is cooking.