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Stéphane Tendero positioned as new director of Café de Paris

by: Cassandra Tanti
09/01/2025

Monte-Carlo Société des Bains de Mer (SBM) has announced Stéphane Tendero as the new director of the iconic Café de Paris, located in the heart of Casino Square. Bringing with him three decades of experience in some of France’s most prestigious establishments, Tendero succeeds Eric Gorjux, who oversaw the brasserie’s operations following its grand reopening in 2022.

Just over a year after its highly anticipated reopening, the Café de Paris welcomes a new leader at the helm. Stéphane Tendero, whose career spans 30 years in the hospitality industry, has been chosen to carry forward the vision of this storied Monaco institution. In a statement, SBM lauded Tendero’s “rich professional background”, which includes key leadership roles in celebrated establishments across France.

Tendero’s impressive journey began in restaurant management at the casinos of Bordeaux, Trouville-sur-Mer, and Enghien-les-Bains. He later moved to Paris, where his expertise shone at renowned venues such as La Coupole, where he was appointed executive director in 2014. In 2016, he joined Lagardère Travel Retail, where he contributed to the opening of Thierry Marx’s brasserie. Tendero’s next move was to Fouquet’s Paris, where he served as director of dining for over six years, solidifying his reputation as a leader in the field.

SBM highlighted Tendero’s “ambitious and remarkable career”, positioning him as an ideal choice for the role.

“His expertise will undoubtedly bring new energy to the Café de Paris,” said SBM Deputy Chairman Stéphane Valeri during a press meeting on Wednesday.

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Monaco’s new concert hall and auditorium to open in autumn 2025

by: Niki Borisova
09/01/2025

Some big changes are in store for Monaco’s cultural scene in 2025. Along with a new library, the Médiathèque Caroline, a brand-new concert hall and auditorium will open in the Îlot Pasteur area later this year. Here’s what we know so far about the site, which is set to replace the current Espace Léo Ferré in Fontvieille.

Monaco will soon welcome a new cultural venue in the Îlot Pasteur area of the Principality. The name of the facility, which will replace the dated Espace Léo Ferré, is yet to be announced, but Mayor Georges Marsan has revealed that the venue will be up and running from autumn 2025, perhaps as early as September.

“This performance hall will be equipped with the latest technologies and will be easily adaptable,” said Marsan. “Local events that have been very successful at Espace Léo Ferré, such as the apéro concerts, will also continue here.”

The long-time mayor has also indicated that the first major event for the venue will likely be Monaco’s National Day celebrations in November 2025.

The development is part of the larger Îlot Pasteur urban renewal project, which includes the new Collège Charles III and a range of public facilities, including a multimedia library called the Médiathèque Caroline in honour of Princess Caroline of Hanover, as well as rehearsal spaces.

The multipurpose site will feature a modular design, making it suitable for various events, from concerts and exhibitions to private functions and conferences. There will also be a recording studio, a valuable resource for local artists. A venue director, who will manage programming and oversee commercial relationships, is set to be appointed in the coming months.

Marsan has hinted that the name of the venue will pay tribute to Monaco’s cultural history and Léo Ferré, the celebrated poet and musician from Monaco, but noted that the site will have its own unique identity within the Principality’s cultural landscape.

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