Mosaic Art and Music is launching the first of its new series of concerts and recitals at the magnificent Villa Ephrussi de Rothschild on Thursday 16th July.
The evening will begin with welcome cocktails and canapés in the gardens of Villa Ephrussi in Saint-Jean-Cap-Ferrat, and the villa’s unique dancing fountains will be turned on for a special display at 8.15pm.
Then guests will be treated to a piano recital by Tatiana Smelova featuring the music of Schubert and Liszt in the Grand Patio, where Beatrice Ephrussi once received guests and held her soirées.
Tickets are €150 each to be booked in advance by contacting tsvetlova@svetlovallp.com or calling +44 7808 273 173.
The recital is limited to 50 guests only, dress code is summer chic.
The event is being organised by LuxPro Monaco.
Month: July 2020
FOR SALE: Spacious villa in Provençal countryside
Escape to the countryside anytime your heart desires to enjoy this gorgeous Provençal villa, surrounded by the famous Côtes de Provence wineries.
Nestled in the heart of over one hectare of landscaped gardens, this spacious single level villa offers amazing views over the countryside and boasts a number of enticing features, including:
- Infinity pool surrounded by a terrace
- A vast living room with fireplace and doors opening onto the terrace
- A tv room & a sun-filled family room or parent’s retreat (currently in use as a music studio)
- A fully equipped kitchen adjacent to a large butler’s kitchen/utility room
- Four bedrooms
- A spacious partly-covered outdoor entertaining area with summer kitchen
- A large guesthouse with bathroom
The property is located within a few kilometres of the medieval village of Flayosc and 15 minutes of the more bustling city of Draguignan.
The villa was built in the mid-80s and extended in 1999 by a platinum-award winning artist who was captivated by the property’s charm, spaciousness and serenity.
Want to know more about this private sale? Get in touch with Nico at nico@lion-stone.com
Visit the website here: https://www.lion-stone.com/villa-flayosc/
Photos of Villa in Provence, click on picture to enlarge…
Health workers take the baton
Monaco’s doctors, nurses and pharmacists are taking over the responsibility of testing the population for Covid-19 antibodies as the government continues to monitor the virus’ presence in the Principality.
Initiated by the Monaco government, the mass coronavirus screening campaign was launched on 19th May at the Grimaldi Forum and Espace Leo Ferré for Monegasques, residents and employees. At the end of three rounds of targeted testing, around 36,000 people had taken advantage of the free, volunteer-based campaign. The mass testing initiative was stopped on Tuesday 14th July, but it doesn’t spell the end of the programme entirely.
In order to continue monitoring the population for Covid-19, general practitioners, nurses and pharmacists have been asked to carry out the rapid blood tests for SARS-CoV-2 antibodies. This new approach took effect on Wednesday 15th July.
According to the government, these medical professionals have received training from the Monaco Red Cross, while positive cases will be followed up by the Health Action Department.
The tests will no longer be free, however they are available for a small fee of €10 plus charges by the nurse or pharmacist, capped at €15, or a doctor’s consultation fee.
Photo: ©Direction de la Communication / Michael Alesi
Experience: New pop up terrace at Le Louis XV
Just when you thought the award winning, three-Michelin star restaurant Le Louis XV had reached its pinnacle, it goes and offers something new and exciting for its privileged guests.
It was the perfect evening to launch the new pop-up terrace of Alain Ducasse’s Le Louis XV restaurant at the Hôtel de Paris. The warm glow of an early evening sun glistening off of a bustling new Casino Square, the hum of contentment radiating from the Café de Paris, a crescent of supercars lining the legendary Casino … for the first time in a long time, it felt like Monte Carlo was whole again.
This evening, we have been invited to experience something special. The Louis XV restaurant, famous for its gilded interior and terrace with compelling views, is cleverly offering extra space for guests this Covid year.
The terrace of the Salle Empire, normally reserved for events hosted in the glamorous ballroom, is now available to guests of the three Michelin-starred restaurant, exclusively for the summer.
It is the perfect setting for our evening, which begins theatrically with an array of seasoned morsels of seafood steamed a la table upon a bed of hot rocks.
The narrative continues to unfold with a delightful blue lobster in chilled melon broth and hints of lemongrass and ginger. This is perfectly paired with the pear and citrus aromas of a Côtes de Provence Clarendon white – a refreshing ascent for a five-course meal on this warm summer’s night.
The full flavours of a Provençal garden shine through on the second course – the chef’s interpretation of a vegetable minestrone, celebrating the spectacular simplicity of summer vegetables and the punch of crushed basil.
To follow, perhaps my favourite dish and wine of the night – Mediterranean bass coupled with a pop of sea cucumber, a silky purslane puree, sweet summer tomato, and a deliciously rich jus. The wine: a crisp and clean Chassagne-Montrachet white.
By this stage, my palate and appetite are both full and undeniably content, but it would be rude of me not to indulge in the fourth course of the evening: Guinea fowl from les Landes with baby girolles and potato foam. Its richness is cleverly matched with a 2004 Saint-Emilion Grand Cru red.
It is now that we are introduced to Head Chef Dominique Lory. The quietly spoken Frenchman has worked his way through the ranks of Alain Ducasse restaurants since 1998, taking full reign of Le Louis XV in 2013 and wholeheartedly embracing the long-standing philosophy of this world-famous institution: Mediterranean cuisine that is generous, simple and sincere.
He is accompanied by Restaurant Director Michel Lang who orchestrates an impeccable service to the delight of a very demanding clientele. His dedication to Alain Ducasse and Le Louis XV for more than 27 years now is reflected in a staff who knows how to deliver the very best of French service with just the right amount of warmth to create a truly magical experience.
To end our menu this evening (although it is never really the end, is it?) is the famous Le Louis XV soufflé served with a creamy lemon thyme ice cream and a granita-laced panna cotta. A fruity Sauternes-Barsac from Château Coutet rounds out the degustation.
Finally, a bright green herb garden is wheeled to the table and we are invited to choose our infusion, freshly picked for our tea, accompanied by a selection of rich dark chocolates and homemade candies.
It is a fine end to what can only be described as an extraordinary evening, in an exceptional setting, with impeccable service and a cuisine that celebrates everything about the Mediterranean.
The fact that even more summer guests can now enjoy this privilege with the exhilarating atmosphere of the new Casino Square is simply genius.
See below for a full gallery of the evening, click on the pictures to enlarge…
Photos by Monaco Life, all rights reserved
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