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Pablo Picasso
The Year of Picasso: 50th Anniversary of the artist’s Death
Ah, Picasso! To some, he was a genius artist and a captivating celebrity. To others, he was a monstrous womanizer and a conniving father. To most, Pablo Picasso was a creator of both spectacular art and turbulent controversy.
8 Apr, 2023
9 places on the French Riviera that no longer exist
Did You Know? 9 places on the French Riviera that no longer exist
They once were an integral part of the French Riviera landscape. Today, the memory of these historically significant sites is immortalized only in photographs. Discover this fascinating history of disappearance around the Côte d'Azur with HelloMonaco.
16 Feb, 2023
Prince Albert I
100 years Later: Why the Adventures of Prince Albert I are Relevant Today
Prince Albert I of Monaco devoted much of his life to the study of our planet.
19 Dec, 2022
How Lord Lucien of Monaco may have inspired Machiavelli
How Lord Lucien of Monaco may have inspired Machiavelli
What do you think of when you hear the name Machiavelli? Does the name fill you with a sort of indefinable uneasiness? Does it remind you of your favourite rap song from the 1990s? Does it make you think of conspiracy theorists? Or all of the above? One thing.
18 Sep, 2022
Princess Charlotte
Princess Charlotte, Duchess Valentinois, an unexpected heiress and saviour of the Grimaldi family
It was one hundred years ago, on August 1, 1922, that Charlotte, Duchess of Valentinois, became the Hereditary Princess of Monaco by decree of Prince Louis II. The illegitimate daughter of Prince Louis, Charlotte was born in distant Algeria to a woman of far from noble origin.
1 Aug, 2022
Story behind the first meeting of Grace Kelly and Prince Rainier
The incredible story behind the first meeting of Grace Kelly and Prince Rainier
While remembering Princess Grace it's hard not to mention the love story between Prince Rainier and Grace Kelly and how they met for the first time.
18 Apr, 2022
Hotel Hermitage
The three winters that influenced the history of Monaco
Winter is traditionally a period when the entire world is hibernating in anticipation of spring. The history of the Principality suggests the opposite, however. Winter in Monaco has often been the time for important political and economic decisions, those of life-changing tax reforms or transition to a constitutional monarchy.
13 Apr, 2022
Fountain of Youth at the Grimaldi Castle
Fountain of Youth at the Grimaldi Castle
Throughout its history, humanity has been obsessed with seeking eternal youth, searching for ways to slow down the clock when it comes to our own mortality.
24 Feb, 2022
Princess Grace
«She’s too everything»: Princess Grace in the Eyes of the Famous
It is very interesting to look at Princess Grace through the eyes of people who had the privilege of working with her or knew her. Whether famous actors or directors or the best stylists or photographers they all were moved to voice their praise.
12 Nov, 2021
Prince Albert on his mother, Princess Grace
Beyond time: the impeccable style of Princess Grace of Monaco
«The thing that made her stand out is what we call ‘style’». That is how, in 1955, the American magazine McCall’s described the mythical «look of Grace Kelly», recognized as the standard of elegance and refined taste, beyond time and trends.
9 Nov, 2021
Alexandre Dumas
Monaco and the Count of Monte Cristo: Alexandre Dumas’ Imagination Runs Wild
He wrote captivating escapades surrounding Princes and Kings. His books are everywhere and his plots transferred easily to TV and film.
21 Oct, 2021
History of Beachwear Fashion in Monaco
Did You Know? History of Beachwear Fashion in Monaco
Did you know that July 5th is the International Bikini Day, the 75th anniversary of the invention of the two-piece bathing suit in 1946 by the French designer Louis Réard.
5 Jul, 2021
Robert Stevenson and his «treasure island» in the south of France
Robert Stevenson and his «treasure island» in the south of France
Mysterious map, one-legged pirate, young Jim in search of treasure… You are not mistaken, we are talking about «Treasure Island», the famous novel by Robert Louis Stevenson. The Scottish writer had a lot to do with the Côte d'Azur.
15 Jun, 2021
Jean-Michel Folon
Jean-Michel Folon whose flying men make our spirits fly too
It was March, 1, 1934 and an extraordinary individual was born in Brussels.
15 Jan, 2021
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