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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Covid protocol relaxed slightly in schools
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New cycle path linking Nice to Monaco gets funding
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Free Covid tests at schools on Monday
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