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In Photos: Citrus giants draw crowds at Menton’s Fête du Citron 2026
Hundreds gather at the Jardins Biovès every day for the 92nd Fête du Citron, which has transformed Menton into a breathtaking spectacle — and rightfully so, as its most striking element is entirely free.
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Les Ballets de Monte-Carlo unveils 40th anniversary season
Les Ballets de Monte-Carlo is celebrating its 40th anniversary with an extraordinary programme of performances running from February to July, filled with both new creations and beloved classics.
Hidden Grimaldi dynasty frescoes to be revealed to international scholars
Centuries-old Renaissance frescoes hidden in the ceilings of Monaco’s Prince’s Palace are about to be revealed to the world.
Charles Leclerc’s Pokémon Super Bowl ad goes viral with Arcanine reveal
One of Super Bowl LX's most unexpected moments came from a commercial celebrating 30 years of Pokémon that featured Ferrari driver Charles Leclerc alongside pop culture icons in a viral...
Monaco’s US Embassy marks 20th anniversary with year-long celebration of American ties
Monaco is celebrating the 20th anniversary of its Washington embassy in 2026 with a year-long programme highlighting the depth of ties between the Principality and the United States, coinciding with...
Cecilia Bartoli and Plácido Domingo reunite for intimate Valentine’s recital at Monte-Carlo Opera
Two of opera's most celebrated voices will share the Salle Garnier stage on 14th February in an intimate recital bringing together mezzo-soprano Cecilia Bartoli and baritone Plácido Domingo.
Jeanne Sutton brings emigrant heroines to life in Monaco talk
An Irish writer will take to the stage at the Princess Grace Irish Library in Monaco on 5th March to talk about a subject that runs deep in Irish culture: the story of women who left home.
