Monaco’s 25th edition of No Finish Line, which took place last November, raised a record-breaking total of €319,005 for children’s causes worldwide. The traditional cheque presentation ceremony took place earlier this week, honouring the main recipient associations.
The nine-day charity event, held from 16th to 24th November at Port Hercule, saw nearly 14,000 participants cover together 319,005 kilometres. Prince Albert II was among those who took to the track, supporting the unique format where every kilometre run translates into one euro for charity.
Since launching in 1999 to celebrate International Children’s Rights Day, the event has raised €5.4 million through the participation of over 189,000 people who have covered together 5.1 million kilometres.
This year’s funds from the November event have been distributed through Children & Future to 26 projects across five regions: Monaco (€101,442), France (€102,498), Europe (€13,915), Africa (€34,648), and Asia (€37,500).
Supporting local and international causes
Among the key recipients in Monaco, the Monaco Collectif Humanitaire received €75,000 to fund paediatric cardiac operations. Save Us was awarded €13,584 to continue its fight against genetic diseases, particularly cystic fibrosis.
Monaco Collectif Humanitaire receiving their check. photo credit: Philippe Fitte
Children & Future funded the acquisition of a vein detector and double cot for the paediatric ward at Princess Grace Hospital Centre, while €9,212 was allocated to the Coeurs Vaillants et Âmes Vaillantes Association to enable children from modest families to participate in holiday camp activities.
In France, the Les Liens du Coeur association in Pessac will receive €30,000 to develop a playground at their future family welcome centre.
International projects include €20,000 towards constructing a nursery classroom in Laos and funding for a minibus in Vietnam to provide safe school transport for orphaned children.
The next edition of No Finish Line is scheduled for 16-24 November 2025.
The Louis-II car park, discreetly tucked beneath the Fairmont Monte-Carlo, has closed its gates for a 10-week renovation project. The refurbishment will see the entire underground infrastructure refreshed, with works expected to continue until 6th October.
According to a government statement, the overhaul will include a full revamp of the car park’s flooring, walls, and ceilings. Though the Louis-II facility is relatively small, offering fewer than 100 spaces, it serves a strategic location near the Hôtel de Paris, the Fairmont, and the famed Monte-Carlo Casino district.
Alternative parking for subscribers and visitors
To ease the transition, subscribers who normally use the Louis-II car park will be temporarily redirected to the Grimaldi Forum and Portier car parks. Occasional visitors are advised to use the nearby Viaduc car park, located at the Mareterra entrance and accessible via the Portier roundabout.
Scheduled reopening in early October
Barring any delays, the Louis-II car park will reopen on Monday 6th October at 6am, welcoming back both its regular clientele and one-time visitors with upgraded facilities.
The legendary rock band Scorpions has cancelled their anticipated performance at the Monte-Carlo Summer Festival, originally scheduled for Saturday 26th July at the Salle des Étoiles. The decision comes following the sudden illness of frontman Klaus Meine, who has been placed on complete vocal rest by medical professionals.
In an official statement released on 25th July, the band’s production team confirmed the cancellation, citing Klaus Meine’s health as the cause. “It is with immense regret that the Scorpions will not be able to perform in Monte-Carlo tomorrow. Klaus Meine is currently unwell and has been placed on full vocal rest, which unfortunately prevents him from going on stage,” the message read. “The band extends its sincerest apologies to all fans and is extremely disappointed not to be able to perform at the prestigious Sporting Club.”
The news comes as a blow to both the band’s loyal following and organisers of the Monte-Carlo Summer Festival, who had expected a full house at the Salle des Étoiles for the one-night-only performance.
Refunds and booking alternatives offered
Monte-Carlo Société des Bains de Mer, which organises the annual summer concert series, expressed its disappointment and confirmed that all ticket holders will receive a full refund or the option to reschedule their booking for another event within the festival. Guests will be contacted directly by the customer service team and may also reach out via +377 98 06 36 36 for further assistance.
The show goes on
Despite the cancellation, the Monte-Carlo Summer Festival continues with a packed line-up of internationally acclaimed acts. Performances include The Dire Straits Experience on 25th July, multiple dates with the Motown All-Stars through early August, Will Smith on 2nd August, Kool & the Gang on 13th August, and Giorgia closing the season on 15th August.
The skies above Menton will roar to life this summer as French Fly Air makes its high-octane debut on the Riviera. From 1st to 3rd August, aviation enthusiasts and families can enjoy a rare close-up of France’s elite pilots and aircraft, culminating in a spectacular aerial display over the Mediterranean on Sunday 3rd August.
Held along the Promenade du Soleil, the highlight of French Fly Air will be a dazzling afternoon of aerobatic demonstrations, headlined by the world-renowned Patrouille de France and the Equipe de Voltige de l’Armée de l’Air et de l’Espace. With barrel rolls, loops, and precision formations set against the stunning coastal backdrop, this free event promises to be one of the most thrilling spectacles of the summer.
Before the main event, the Village Aéronautique on Esplanade Francis-Palmero will offer hands-on fun for aviation lovers young and old. Running from 1st to 3rd August, it will give visitors the chance to dive into the fascinating world of flight through exhibits, activities and encounters with the pilots themselves.
A chance to meet the men and women behind the machines
Beyond the jaw-dropping manoeuvres, French Fly Air also offers an exceptional opportunity to meet the elite pilots of the French Air and Space Force. Visitors will be able to speak with the aviators, learn about their training, missions and aircraft, and experience the passion that fuels these icons of the French military.
Drawing dreams for the skies
In a special touch, children are invited to take part in the event by submitting drawings of their dream flight – be it soaring through stars or gliding over snow-capped peaks. The most imaginative artworks will be presented directly to the Patrouille de France and Voltige pilots during the event. Submissions are open until 31st July at the Menton Tourist Office on Rue Boyer.
As fertility becomes a global pursuit, a new standard is emerging — one that blends medical precision with a service culture typically reserved for haute couture or private banking. This is the realm of Luxury Fertility, where discretion, personalisation, and cross-border execution are no longer optional — they are expected.
Leading this evolution is IMA ART Fertility, a Fertility Maison headquartered in Beverly Hills. Designed for private individuals navigating fertility or surrogacy with complex needs, IMA ART provides something singular: world-class coordination delivered with elegance, restraint, and full-spectrum concierge service.
Who Are the Clients Behind This Fertility Maison?
IMA ART Fertility serves a global clientele whose lives demand privacy and excellence in equal measure. These include investors, legacy families, international creatives, and individuals whose lives are lived—by necessity or design—behind closed doors.
Often, these private clients are navigating:
IVF after extended fertility challenges
Surrogacy journeys with dual citizenship considerations
Donor selection that must align with cultural, legal, and personal nuances
Limited availability for medical travel due to global business obligations
Whether residing in Monaco, New York, Riyadh, or Singapore, these clients turn to IMA ART Fertility for its combination of rigour and refinement.
How Does a Concierge Fertility Model Actually Work?
Unlike mass-market fertility clinics or agencies, IMA ART does not use portals or cookie-cutter timelines. Every journey begins with a discreet intake process — often via referral or liaison — followed by a fully personalised roadmap designed around the client’s medical, legal, emotional, and geographic realities.
The concierge model includes:
IVF clinic coordination with leading U.S. specialists
Travel and accommodation logistics
Private clinical escorting to and from appointments in Beverly Hills
Cross-border embryo shipping and legal documentation
Egg Donor screening – if requested – aligned with international preferences
Surrogacy support tailored to family structure and legal jurisdiction
Fertility injections and wellness services delivered at the client’s residence or suite
Clients are never left navigating administrative friction. Every step is white-glove, deeply considered, and time-efficient.
What Might a Discreet Fertility Journey Look Like?
Consider a Monaco-based financier and his partner, a prominent interior architect with an active media presence. Their goal: to preserve embryos in California, select a highly vetted U.S. surrogate, and return to Europe with full legal clarity and no public exposure.
From first contact, IMA ART Fertility activated a cross-continental team of medical and legal experts. Schedules were aligned across Los Angeles, Geneva, and Monte Carlo. Airport-to-clinic transfers were handled discreetly. Communication was encrypted and coordinated through a private app accessible only to the principals.
Twelve months later, the couple quietly welcomed their child—without a single disruption to their professional or public lives. This is not fantasy. It is IMA ART’s daily standard.
IMA ART co-founders Michelle Tang (CEO) and Ron Sonnenberg (Creative Director)
Who Is Behind IMA ART Fertility?
The Maison is led by co-founders Michelle Tang (CEO) and Ron Sonnenberg (Creative Director), both of whom remain personally involved in every client journey.
Michelle brings deep operational acumen and corporate fluency, honed from years managing high-stakes logistics. Ron offers refined emotional intelligence and creative foresight, ensuring the aesthetic and experiential aspects of each journey are never overlooked.
Together, they have been featured in The Times of London Sunday Magazine for their visionary role in elevating fertility into a bespoke, discreetly managed service vertical for the world’s elite.
What Is Haute Fertility—and Why Does It Matter?
Coined by IMA ART Fertility, the term haute fertility describes a new category: one in which reproductive medicine meets the craftsmanship and restraint of a true Maison.
Much like haute couture, haute fertility is about precision and uniqueness. No two journeys are alike. The materials (legal, medical, logistical) may be shared, but their assembly — the way care is delivered — is always tailored.
This level of care is rarely visible to the outside world. That’s intentional. At IMA ART, anonymity is engineered from the start, and excellence is assumed.
Is There a Path to Accessing This Level of Service?
Yes — but only selectively. IMA ART Fertility accepts a limited number of private clients each year to ensure full-spectrum, seven-day-per-week availability. There are no public applications or open databases. Access is typically granted via direct inquiry, legal liaison, or professional referral.
For those navigating IVF, donor selection, or surrogacy with cross-border sensitivities, IMA ART Fertility offers more than a service — it offers sanctuary. A place where one’s path to parenthood is managed with mastery.
