Sightseeing

Alice Heine — the First American Princess of Monaco
Alice Heine — the First American Princess of Monaco
If you think that Grace Kelly was the first American woman to tie the knot with a Monegasque Prince, then you probably did not hear the story of Princess Alice.
18 Jun, 2019
Monaco Yacht Show
Monaco’s Port Hercule: The Beating Heart of the Principality, The Grand Prix, the Yacht Show and Local Culture
Long before its Cathedral graced the Rock that overlooks the Port of Monaco, local Ligurians, seafaring Phocaeans and Greeks worshipped their gods there.
13 Jun, 2019
Prince Honoré V @wikipedia.org
Grimaldi Family: legacy of Prince Honoré V
Prince Honoré-Gabriel was born in Paris on May 14, 1778, the eldest son of Prince Honoré IV of Monaco and Princess Louise Felicite Victoire d'Aumont, Duchesse de Mazarin et de La Meilleraye.
12 Jun, 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
Josephine Baker
Josephine Baker: her close friendship with Monaco
Josephine Baker's life is like a kaleidoscope of incredible events, stories and facts.
26 May, 2019
Olivier Beretta
Olivier Beretta — Monaco’s Pride in Endurance Racing
Since 1950, the Principality of Monaco has been inseparable from the history of Formula One, the F1 Monaco Grand Prix being one of the most prestigious of all championship races. Speaking about the history of motor racing in Monaco, it is impossible not to mention three names.
24 May, 2019
Carmen Jordá
Women in Formula 1: 5 inspiring stories
Can women compete on equal terms with men in sports? Legendary Billie Jean King once proved it on a tennis court by winning a tournament against Bobby Riggs, the former No.3 of the world in singles. Unfortunately, on the Formula 1 track, things are different.
20 May, 2019
Monaco’s Naval Museum
Titanic and Pirates of the Caribbean Await at Monaco’s Naval Museum
Did you know that on our doorstep lies not only Formula 1 heaven but a maritime lover’s paradise too? Ships as well as automobiles fascinated Prince Rainier who found a passionate champion to help create the Naval Museum of Monaco.
30 Apr, 2019
Did you know that…
Unknown facts about Monaco: No cameras, no photos are allowed inside the casino Monte-Carlo Casino in Monaco is perhaps the most grand and famous gambling house in the world. The luxurious halls of this iconic building have often been a setting for “James Bond” movies.
24 Apr, 2019
Jean II, Lord of Monaco: a Decade of Triumph Ending in Mystery
In 1454, through an astute move, before his death, Lord Jean I of Monaco had written the «Rules of Succession» that would guide the state’s destiny. By these rules he had assured that Monaco would always be ruled by a male heir of the house of Grimaldi.
16 Apr, 2019
The Alley of Football Fame in Monaco
Monaco has a special place to honor excellence in football and this place is otherwise known as the Champions Promenade. Monaco Football: Alley of Fame  A leisurely walk around Grimaldi Forum in Monaco takes you across a long path of imprints of bare feet.
29 Mar, 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
Monte Carlo Casino: a profile
Monte Carlo Casino: a profile
If you’re heading out to Monaco for a taste of the opulence, you’ll want to pay the Monte Carlo Casino a visit.
8 Mar, 2019
Unknown facts about Monaco: Masterpieces of architecture
Opéra de Monte-Carlo Did you know that one of the most striking buildings of Monaco, the Opera de Monte-Carlo (also known as Salle Garnier), was built in only 8 months? Designed by Charles Garnier, best known as the architect of the Opéra Garnier in Paris, it is an extension.
26 Feb, 2019
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