Sightseeing

The tragic fate of Marcel Proust's Monegasque secretary
The tragic fate of Marcel Proust’s Monegasque secretary
The writer Marcel Proust, author of one of the most significant works of world literature of the 20th century, the seven-volume epic “In Search of Lost Time” died almost 100 years ago.
27 Aug, 2024
Françoise Hardy
Françoise Hardy, the Monaco representative at the 1963 Eurovision
Having inspired several generations of French people, Françoise Hardy, singer, actress, style icon of the 1960s, passed away in Paris at the age of 80.
20 Aug, 2024
The Exotic Garden of Èze-Village
Exceptional Gardens not far from Monaco
The Villa Mariani in Bordighera: olive and palm trees painted by Claude Monet A cottage whose original architect was Charles Garnier, the architect of the Monte-Carlo Opera and Grand-Opera in Paris and who was engaged by Countess Fanshawe.
18 Aug, 2024
Federico Uribe
A Beautiful Mind: Getting to Know Federico Uribe
Federico Uribe, founder and creative director of 209 Mare, has been populating all the “it” places globally with his iconic and timeless designs for nearly a decade.
15 Aug, 2024
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Famous Wins and Losses at Monaco Casinos
Monaco is an extravagant principality on the French Riviera, known for its world-renowned casinos, exquisite buildings, and lavish lifestyle.
18 Jul, 2024
Casino
Famous Movies Filmed in the Casinos of Monaco
Monaco on the French Riviera is well-renowned for its luxury, riches, and high-stakes gaming.
18 Jul, 2024
The Princess Grace Foundation turns 60
The Princess Grace Foundation turns 60
Dressed in a satin gown, a dazzling 25 year old woman from Philadelphia reaches a milestone that most actors can only dream of. Her hair is held up with flowers, her hands are covered in long white gloves.
7 May, 2024
3 Monaco-based eco-projects
3 Monaco-based eco-projects that can change the world
Monaco is consistently true to its reputation of one of the most environmentally friendly cities on the planet. By 2030, the Monaco government is planning to halve carbon dioxide emissions and reduce single-use plastic waste to zero, making the Principality carbon neutral by 2050.
5 May, 2024
Rolex Monte-Carlo Masters
Smashing Records and Expectations: Drama at the Rolex Monte-Carlo Masters

At the beginning of April, all the attention of Monegasque sports fans is traditionally focused on the Rolex Monte-Carlo Masters, one of the most important sporting events in the Principality.
14 Apr, 2024
Ollioules, the last refuge of a powerful bishop from the Grimaldi family
Ollioules, the last refuge of a powerful bishop from the Grimaldi family
Destiny works in mysterious ways. Lost and then serendipitously found, the traces of important members of the Grimaldi family surface miraculously. It’s a tale of passion and the determination of a researcher looking for detailed clues in parish registers.
28 Jan, 2024
Women at the Helm: Monaco’s Women Who Manage Public Institutions
As the famous proverb goes: behind every great man is a great woman. However, in the modern world, a woman no longer even needs to be a man's shadow to have an important job or run a large company.
20 Jan, 2024
Did you know? “L'Eden”, the first magazine about Monaco
Did you know? “L’Eden”, the first magazine about Monaco
With a large selection of magazines and newspapers now dedicated to Monaco, one would struggle to imagine the Principality having only one printed publication. Back in the day, it was the journal “L'Eden” presently known as “Journal Officiel de Monaco”.
14 Jan, 2024
Larvotto's rich history
The first hydroplane and two extensions into the sea: Larvotto’s rich history
You must have certainly heard of the Monaco Larvotto district! This unique part of the Principality is a favourite with its residents and tourists alike. A list of what it is famous for may be quite long.
7 Jan, 2024
The Princely Palace
Did You Know? Grimaldi and Doria: love and hate are just one step apart
Despite a long and common history, at times the two have been poles apart. One is inseparable from the history of Dolceacqua the now small Imperia town on the Italian/French border, which was once more closely linked to its ruling family in the powerful city of Genoa.
3 Nov, 2023
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