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Dire Straits frontman Mark Knopfler sells personal guitar collection, breaks records

The final hammer has gone down on the auction of guitars from the personal collection of music legend Mark Knopfler, the celebrated singer-songwriter, guitar hero and frontman of the iconic British...

Puccini’s legacy to be honoured with gala evening at the Opéra de Nice

The highlight of the event will be a performance by Ermonela Jaho, who has taken on the role of many a Puccini heroine during her own glittering career.

‘Un Prince, Un Musée’ commemorates Prince Rainier’s passions for archaeology and Monaco’s history

Until 31st March, the Musée d’Anthropologie Préhistorique de Monaco is hosting an exhibition in honour of Prince Rainier III’s contributions to the museum as well as the support he gave to...

Monaco marks the ‘Year of the Dragon’

Monaco has nurtured relations with China through a festive Chinese New Year celebration held in the Principality, which brought together a number of dignitaries from both nations.

Artcurial breaks winter record during Monaco Auction Week

Nearly €9.1 million was raised during Artcurial’s recent luxury auction at the Hôtel Hermitage, the largest winter auction to date.

Sainte Dévote: When, where and how to get involved with the boat burning ceremony  

This weekend, the Principality will celebrate its patron saint, Sainte Dévote, and one of the highlights of the celebrations will be the symbolic burning of the boat ceremony. Here are all the...