From east to west, and from Southern Europe to the shores of North Africa, the upcoming Monaco Méditerranée event at the Grimaldi Forum at the end of July will celebrate the cultures, fashion, food and traditions of nations around the Mediterranean. 

Producers and artisans from countries throughout the Mediterranean basin, including France, Italy, Lebanon, Greece and Morocco, as well as Algeria and Tunisia for the first time, are set to congregate at the exhibition centre in Monaco’s Larvotto neighbourhood for three days of exchange and networking later this month.  

Around 50 exhibitors have been confirmed for the 2024 edition, and they will be selling and showcasing a wide range of goods and produce from their native lands, such as food items, drinks, fashion, art, tableware and gifts.  

The purpose of the event is to “directly connect the public with the many artisans, artists, creators, producers and manufacturers” while offering an immersion into the diversity of Mediterranean culture through gastronomy, crafts, art and fashion.  

There will be a strong focus on art this year, according to Bouran Hallani of Global Events Organizer, the company behind the event, and visitors can expect to discover an array of works both inside the Forum and outside on the esplanade. 

“We wanted to test another location for the organisation of the show and to do it at the Grimaldi Forum during the summer exhibition dedicated to Turner makes sense,” says Hallani. “We are counting on the passage of tourists to introduce other artists from around the Mediterranean.” 

The wonders of the Monaco Méditerranée show can be explored on 26th and 27th July from 11am to 8pm and from 11am to 6pm on 28th July. Admission is free. 

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