Lifestyle & Wellbeing
Celebrate the magic of Christmas with Monaco’s shopkeepers
Monaco’s retail districts are set to transform into festive wonderlands this December, as the Union des Commerçants et Artisans de Monaco (UCAM), with support from the Princely Government, launches a month-long programme of Christmas-themed events and entertainment. From Saturday 6th December to Saturday 3rd January, the streets of La Condamine, the Boulevard des Moulins, the Larvotto complex and Monte-Carlo’s shopping avenues will come alive with free seasonal animations designed to bring holiday cheer to residents, families and visitors of all ages. A festive atmosphere across Monaco’s retail districts This year,…
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Reduced rates for on-the-spot payment of fines now possible for certain offences
France has introduced a new law allowing offenders caught committing certain offences, from driving without insurance to drug use, to pay on-the-spot fines at a reduced rate. Here’s how it will...
The British Boarding Schools Show is coming to Monaco at the end of November
Parents in Monaco and across the south of France will find the answers to all their questions about the UK’s elite boarding system at the upcoming British Boarding Schools Show, which will be held...
Check out the vintage menu of the new Café de Paris
From flambéed Crêpes Suzette to the traditional barbagiuans of Monaco, the menu of the Café de Paris is a veritable window into its history and heritage, but there are also plenty of new gourmet...
From showjumper to luxe jewellery designer, Edwina Tops-Alexander shares her story
In an exclusive interview with Monaco Life, top Australian showjumper Edwina Tops-Alexander tells of how her “heart horse” inspired a transformative journey into the world of luxury jewellery and...
See it for yourself: The legendary Café de Paris is transformed after €55 million renovation
Talk about the ‘Wow’ factor! The Café de Paris reopened on Tuesday after a two-year, €55 million renovation and the result is nothing short of jaw-dropping.
Photos: Guests dazzle at Monaco’s Grand Ball of Princes and Princesses
In the presence of Prince Albert II of Monaco and UNICEF Ambassador Delia Grace Noble, 150 guests bedecked in ballgowns, tiaras and tailcoats filled the fairytale-like Salle Empire of the Hôtel de...