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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
How Monaco’s First Quarantine Saved It From The Plague
How Monaco’s First Quarantine Saved It From The Plague
The quarantine in 2020 caused by the coronavirus infection was a true shock and became a challenge for everyone. The changes caused by the self-isolation, were not easy to accept for some. The self-isolation helped people realise how precious are both life and liberty and to rethink one’s habits.
10 Dec, 2020
Visitandines
The historic chain that leads to a 150 Year Anniversary of Lycée Albert I
It was 150 years ago exactly to this May 2020 when on May 31, 1870, Prince Charles III created the College of Monaco on the Rock, its very first.
29 May, 2020
Visits of French presidents to Monaco
Albert I and Rainier III knew very well that the principal task in the development of foreign connections was to create formal diplomatic channels, important elements of which were official visits.
8 Feb, 2020
Philibert Florence
Famous Monegasques: Remembering Philibert Florence, the great artist from Monaco
Streets and buildings of Monaco-Ville, stretching from the seaside to the Prince’s Palace, remind us of those who made the Principality the way we see it now. One of the streets bears the name of Philibert Florence, and this year Monaco celebrates the 100th Anniversary of his death.
30 Oct, 2019
Visitandines
Treasures from the Archives: “Many Princesses of Monaco were Visitandines”
Olivia Antoni, curator at the Prince’s Palace Archives told about the history of the Visitandines in Monaco. You have researched this subject at length for your book.
20 Oct, 2019
Michel Nostradamus
Michel Nostradamus on the death of kings, the locusts and the saving role of France in the world history
Michel Nostradamus on the death of kings, locusts and the life-saving role of France in world history «It is absolutely obvious that most of the events of a general nature go back to heaven as their cause». Claudius Ptolemy, 2nd century AD, «Tetrabiblos», astrologytractate, Book One, introduction.
22 Aug, 2019
Francis Bacon
Francis Bacon in Monaco: a Trip to Remember
In the second half of the 20th century, Monaco attracted the rich and famous willing to experience the taste of life again after the losses and sorrows of World War II. The festive life and pleasant climate had turned the Principality into a paradise for elite society.
8 Jun, 2019
The origins of Russian ballets in Monte-Carlo
It was in 1861 after Monaco lost much of its territory, Menton and Roquebrune, that Prince Charles III decided to invest in the fashionable Casino area that would accommodate the European and, in particular, the Russian aristocracy… In 1866, by a Sovereign Ordinance, the plateau of Spélugues became Monte-Carlo.
8 Mar, 2019
Game of fiefs: lands and titles of the Grimaldi dynasty
Game of fiefs: lands and titles of the Grimaldi dynasty
Marquis of Baux, Count of Polignac, Sir of Matignon, Duke of Mayenne, Baron of Massy, Count of Torigni... These and other titles belong to just one person - the reigning prince of Monaco.
30 Jan, 2019
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