The fest full of zest: French town celebrates favourite produce with giant floats made out from oranges and lemons It's the festival that's bound to have plenty of zest. The quiet town of Menton in the French Riviera is set to give itself over to its favourite produce and celebrate oranges and lemons. More than 140 tonnes of fruit will be used over three weeks as floats up to 10 feet tall fill the streets and designs are put on show. La Fête du Citron attracts more than 230,000 visitors each year to watch the processions and this year's theme is Around the World in 80 Days. A train sculpture made from oranges and lemons ahead of the annual festival on the French Riviera The theme for this year's festival is 'Around the World in 80 Days' La Fête du Citron attracts more than 230,000 visitors every year Over 140 tonnes of oranges and lemons have been used to design the floats and decorations For three weeks, the Biovès Gardens and the streets of Menton, France, are given over to these citrus giants The festival features a processions of floats, gardens of lights and an exhibition of the giant designs