World Caviar Awards jury chaired by Palace Chef, Christian Garcia
The World Caviar Awards visited Monaco to present three awards to Monegasque participants on 19 December. The first edition of the prestigious world caviar championship was held on 30 October 2024 in Aquitaine, the birthplace of caviar in France.
The unique event, created by Laurent Morin, a native of Bordeaux with a passion for caviar, was designed to showcase farms and traders while bringing caviar to an ever-wider audience.
Christian Garcia, chef at the Palais Princier, chaired the first edition of the Awards. Big names in gastronomy such as Marcel Ravin, Juan Arbelaez, Mathieu Martin and François Sauvêtre, blind-tasted 45 caviars in competition behind closed doors.
Strengthening the Protection of Larvotto Beach: Partial Swimming Ban till April 30
In preparation for the 2025 summer season, stabilization and reinforcement work will be carried out on Larvotto Beach from January 2 to April 30, 2025.
This project will focus on the central groyne and the geotubes currently positioned between the coves in the eastern area of Larvotto, which will be removed. Their protective function will subsequently be replaced by eco-designed rock islands to help reduce beach erosion and the formation of mounds observed in recent years. Similar work will be undertaken next year to secure the western area of the beach.
New trains to boost transport links of Monaco to Cote d’Azur
The Prince’s Government has secured the procurement of two REGIO N2 trains through a purchase agreement signed with SNCF Sud Azur on Friday 20 December. These new trains will improve public passenger rail service between Grasse, Cannes, and Ventimiglia.
SNCF Sud Azur took over the TER lines in the Côte d’Azur region (Les Arcs-Menton and Grasse-Cannes La Bocca-Ventimiglia) on 15 December 2024 following a call for tenders to fulfil ambitious targets of 98% punctuality and capacity.
Monaco from Nice Airport Directly to Istanbul: No Layovers, No Stress, Just Adventure
Travellers in Monaco and on the Riviera now have a seamless route to another one of the world’s most captivating cities. Nice Côte d’Azur Airport has unveiled a new direct connection to Istanbul’s Sabiha Gökçen Airport, operated by Pegasus Airlines. This service, which began on December 16, offers four weekly flights, marking a significant enhancement to Monaco’s international reach out of Nice Airport’s flight network.
The new route opens a gateway to Istanbul, the city that straddles two continents and offers an unparalleled blend of history, culture, and modern vibrancy. From the iconic Hagia Sophia and the bustling Grand Bazaar to the contemporary energy of its cosmopolitan districts, Istanbul promises an adventure for every Monaco traveller, whether you are visiting for business or leisure.
