Prince Albert II honours Pioneers of Planetary Health and inaugurates Restored Historical Buildings
Prince Albert II inaugurated three freshly restored historical buildings, which were damaged during Storm Alex, on 6 November 2024. The facade of Saint-Pons Church, the Presbytery of the Marie Commune and the bell tower of the of Saint-Michel Church in the commune of Venanson were inaugurated in the presence of the Hugues Moutouh, Prefect of the Alpes-Maritimes and the Mayors of both communes. During Storm Alex on 2 October 2020, many monuments of historical heritage were damaged in the Roya, Tinée, Vésubie and Moyen Var valleys.
SASS’ returns in AlUla, Kingdom of Saudi Arabia
During the previous winter season, SASS’ AlUla made headlines with a four-month pop up restaurant set in the heart of AlUla, a premier destination in the Middle East, trending at the top of many travel addicts’ wish lists.
Embarking on a new chapter amidst the awe-inspiring desert scenery of AlUla, following the pop up editions launched in 2019 and 2023, the Monaco-based restaurant brand is set to enchant SASS’ lovers with another three-month pop-up residency. Set against the stunning backdrop of this UNESCO World Heritage site, SASS’ AlUla welcomes diners for vibrant culinary evenings beneath a starlit sky from mid November through the first week of February, 2025.
Tapas and Dali with Ease: EasyJet’s Nice-Madrid Route Brings Spain Closer to Monaco
EasyJet has just made it easier—and more affordable—for Monaco travellers to hop between the French Riviera and the heart of Spain. With a new direct flight from Nice Côte d’Azur to Madrid-Barajas Airport, this low-cost carrier is set to shake things up by offering four weekly flights that may often bypass any higher prices of competing carriers.
This is good news for both spontaneous travellers from the Principality looking for a quick cultural escape and those of us planning longer stays to explore Spain’s vibrant capital.
Charged Up and Crossing Borders: The Riviera Electric Challenge Turns 10
The 10th Riviera Electric Challenge, held on November 13 and 14, celebrated a decade of promoting sustainable mobility and international collaboration. This unique event, traversing Monaco, France, and Italy, brought together 25 electric vehicles to highlight the advancements in electromobility and encourage environmentally conscious driving.
How Monaco’s Fontvieille Footbridge Brings Walkable Dreams Closer
Monaco’s ambitious vision for a pedestrian-friendly city continues to unfold with plans for a new bridge—the Fontvieille footbridge—set to open in June 2025. This new footbridge will extend from the Wurtemberg bridge, already a crucial part of Monaco’s innovative pedestrian network. Together, these projects are transforming the way people move within the Principality, connecting key districts and easing city traffic.
