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From Stanley Clarke to Morcheeba: Monte-Carlo Jazz Festival unveils a glittering 2025 programme
The Monte-Carlo Jazz Festival returns 20–29 Nov, uniting legends like Ibrahim Maalouf, Stanley Clarke, Morcheeba and Asaf Avidan on the stage of the Salle Garnier.
Read moreYear of the Wooden Snake to be honoured at Monaco’s Chinese New Year celebrations
Not only will Monaco's upcoming Chinese New Year gala at the Fairmont celebrate the start of the Year of the Wooden Snake, but it will also mark 30 years of diplomatic ties between the Principality...
UNESCO adds 63 new cultural traditions to heritage list
France's ornament makers and fairground workers were among a host of cultural traditions added to UNESCO's Cultural Heritage List.
Historic de Gaulle auction achieves record-breaking success in Paris
A historic Artcurial auction of General de Gaulle's writings and personal items in Paris fetched €5.6M, with all 318 lots sold and key pieces acquired by top French institutions.
Monte-Carlo SBM reveals name of new Courchevel hotel and international brand
Monte-Carlo SBM reveals the name of its Courchevel hotel, Monte-Carlo One - Courchevel, and launches its global brand, Monte-Carlo One - Hotels & Residences, marking a new era of luxury expansion.
2025 brings ID checks to France’s public transport to curb fare evasion
Starting in 2025, taking public transport in France will come with a new rule: passengers caught without a valid ticket must provide proof of identity and address.
Europe’s hottest property markets to watch in 2025
Prices in luxury markets across the continent, including here in Monaco, are expected to rise in 2025, driven by a combination of low inflation, low interest rates and the enduring appeal of...