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Discovering special hidden treasures

Guide to under-the-radar restaurants in Monaco. Romantic, gourmet and quirky at times, these places reinvent the perception of charming places in a gourmet Monaco with an authentic character. For lunch or dinner, discover the hidden treasures of Monaco that will make a big splash once you've discovered them! 

Casino de Monte-Carlo - Restaurant le Salon Rose - 2023

Top Marques car show: from classic cars to supercars, traditional know-how to high technology

As the Top Marques 2023 car show approaches, we hear about the careers of former F1 driver Thierry Boutsen and drone designer Erwan Grimaud, and get their perspectives on the show.

Salon top marques à monaco : voitures anciennes et supercars

12 things you might not know about the Prince’s Palace of Monaco

The Prince’s Palace is located on Monaco’s famous Rocher, or Rock. But everybody knows that, don’t they? And H.S.H. Prince Albert and his family live there. OK, yes, no surprises there either. But maybe you didn’t know that women artists have painted several princely portraits? Or that underneath the palace there is a cistern? As well as many more secrets that we are going to let you in on.

Un séjour à Monaco entre sorties en ville et escapade balnéaire

Claire Sonnet, restaurant manager at Le Louis XV – Alain Ducasse à l’Hôtel de Paris. What makes her happy? Other people.

We meet an award-winning restaurant manager, for whom sincerity is the essential ingredient for an exceptional meal.

Claire Sonnet del ristorante Le Louis XV - Alain Ducasse à l’Hôtel de Paris riceve il premio per l'ospitalità e il servizio della Guida Michelin

Interview with Pierre Frolla: The Sea Is Green ambassador

A freediving world record holder, entrepreneur, teacher and speaker, and also Monegasque and a passionate defender of the planet… Pierre Frolla is a man of many facets. Hyperactive and scared of nothing. The ambassador of the The Sea is Green programme talks to us about his involvement with Monte-Carlo Société des Bains de Mer, and we take the opportunity to discuss the sea, diving and some of his most memorable experiences. Let’s dive in. 

Pierre Frolla

Secrets of the Prince of Monaco's cars

Fans of automobile history, rally enthusiasts and followers of Formula 1 alike will all want to visit the SAS Prince of Monaco’s Cars Collection. 

Chrysler Imperial

A glimpse at the 2019 Bal de la Rose: tribute and reunion

There was lots of excitement this past Saturday 30 March for the Bal de la Rose, an unmissable annual society event on the Rock, held in the Salle des Étoiles of Sporting Monte-Carlo. With the theme this year devoted to the Riviera and its pleasant way of life, this somewhat special Bal was marked throughout by the spirit and memory of a man who was one of its most distinguished personalities: the great couturier Karl Lagerfeld. 

Bal de la Rose 2019

Interview with Alain Ducasse: the search for just the right taste

Since 1987, the Louis XV - Alain Ducasse restaurant menu has been a constant source of creativity and surprise. Dominique Lory and Alain Ducasse put on a faultless performance. For Alain Ducasse, each dish tells a story and each recipe is an inspiration. An interview with an extraordinary chef and set designer.

Chef étoilé Alain Ducasse le Louis XV Restaurant Hôtel de Paris Monte-Carlo Monaco

Interview with Richard Rubbini

Meet Richard Rubbini, the new executive chef at the Casino de Monte-Carlo in  Monaco.

richard-rubbini-casino-monte-carlo

In conversation with Yasmina Hayek

Meet Yasmina Hayek, executive chef of EM Sherif Monte-Carlo.

Em sherif Monte-Carlo Restaurant cuisine libanaise Monaco Hotel de Paris Monte-Carlo