Returning for a third consecutive summer, the AS Monaco Summer Village will once again transform Port Hercule into a hub of football-themed activities, events, and fan experiences from 24th July to 9th August. The free event will be open daily from 4pm to 10:30pm.
The program of activities includes precision contests on a giant target, human foosball, quizzes about AS Monaco, and other on-site surprises.
A mini football pitch will provide space for visitors of all ages to put their skills to the test, while additional tournaments will be held throughout the two-week program. A 4v4 football tournament for 12 to 15-year-olds will take place on 29th July from 6pm, with team registration available via inscriptions.tournoi@asmonaco.com.
The village will also host appearances from various members of the club, offering fans the opportunity to meet club personalities, take photos and create lasting memories.
Portuguese footballer Flávio Nazinho will kick off these festivities with an autograph session on 27th July at 6:30pm, marking one of his first public appearances since joining AS Monaco.
Additionally, a pop-up shop featuring the club’s new 2026/27 jerseys will be available, alongside official merchandise.
Following the success of the initiative last year, the collection of new school supplies to benefit Les Enfants de Frankie will return throughout the event. Visitors are invited to drop off items including notebooks, pens, glue, and rulers with the club staff present on site. The collected supplies will be donated to families in need across the region to help them prepare for the beginning of the school year.
Alongside the AS Monaco Summer Village, Port Hercule will also feature rides, sports activities, and food stalls throughout the summer festivities. Fireworks displays are also scheduled for 25th July at 10pm and 1st August at 9:30pm, followed by evening entertainment.
Team Drogba Global Africa secured its first E1 victory on Saturday 18th July, claiming the Monaco GP after an afternoon of intense racing in the Principality. While the team celebrated an impressive result, local fans were left wondering what could have been after Team Monaco displayed race-winning pace throughout the weekend before a critical mistake ended its hopes of a podium finish.
After securing its first ever pole position in Friday’s qualifying, Team Monaco entered race day as one of the favorites. Maxime Nocher led the opening race, later setting the fastest lap of Race 1 with a time of 1:15.422, demonstrating the speed the team had shown throughout the weekend.
Team Monaco with E1 CEO Jamie Copas after securing the team’s first-ever pole position during Friday’s qualifying in Monaco. Photo by Getty for E1
Difficulties for the home team appeared in the second race after missing the first corner of the mandatory start lap. Although Oban Duncan recovered to fourth on the water, accumulated penalties resulted in a DNF, sending Team Monaco into the Place Race instead of the Finals. The team later finished second in the Place Race to end the weekend seventh overall, falling short of the pace the team had displayed across the weekend.
Reflecting on the weekend, Maxime Nocher told Monaco Life: “There are a lot of emotions, actually. I did everything I could. It’s a bit hard to refocus after a disqualification. We have our first trophy, and it says ‘Monaco’ on it, so we did enough of a job yesterday. We would prefer another today, but this is good.”
The team also welcomed Prince Albert II to the paddock, where he congratulated the drivers and engineers on the progress made in its inaugural E1 season.
Although Team Monaco did not finish with the results they had hoped for, Team Drogba Global Africa delivered a near-perfect performance to secure a historic maiden victory. Tara Pacheco guided the team to victory in the opening Final, before teammate Micah Wilkinson held off Sam Coleman of Team Brady to seal the win. Team Brady finished behind them in second, with Sports.com Predict Team Miami Powered by Magnus completing the podium in third.
Team Drogba celebrated its first victory of the season, with its previous best result being a seventh-place finish at Lake Como. Wilkinson’s performance also earned him the PIF Pilot of the Day award. Speaking to Monaco Life after the victory, Tara Pacheco said: “We definitely knew that we had the pace on the qualifying laps, and today Monaco woke up with flat water and we knew how to perform with the boat on it and we did it.”
These results also moved Team Brady into the overall lead of the standings for the first time this season, leading Will Smith’s Westbrook Racing by Visit Angola by nine points. Team Drogba Global Africa also climbed to sixth in the standings, while Team Monaco now sits in ninth place.
The Monaco GP marked the final European round of the 2026 UIM E1 World Championship before heading to Angola on 12 and 13 September for the next stop of the season.
Buddha-Bar Monte-Carlo has unveiled Le Salon by Maison Moghadam, a new private dining space created in collaboration with the Monaco-based luxury interior design house. Blending bespoke craftsmanship with refined hospitality, the project introduces an exclusive experience while highlighting the expertise of one of the Principality’s longest-established design houses.
Founded in Paris in 1996, Buddha-Bar became known for its unique combination of Asian-inspired cuisine, intricate interiors, and its signature music. In 2010, a partnership with Monte-Carlo Société des Bains de Mer brought the concept to the Principality, where Buddha-Bar established itself as one of Monaco’s most recognizable dining destinations. Seeking to create a more intimate, unique experience for guests, Buddha-Bar partnered with Maison Moghadam to bring its vision to life.
Tucked away from the main dining room, Le Salon immediately feels distinct from the rest of Buddha-Bar. While the luxury is evident, it’s the intentionality behind the design that stands out most. Every texture, finish, and material appears to have been selected with purpose, creating an unparalleled sense of depth throughout the space. From the distinct wall coverings and carefully curated color palette to the handcrafted onyx tableware, each element contributes to an immersive atmosphere. Rather than competing for attention, each individual design element works together to blend into a cohesive environment where the space itself becomes part of the experience.
For Jérôme Viale, Managing Director and Head of Design at Maison Moghadam, the collaboration represented more than simply creating a beautiful new space. “This collaboration was an opportunity to show that projects like this can be imagined, designed, and brought to life entirely in Monaco. It reflects what already exists within the Principality and what can be achieved when Monaco’s design and hospitality come together,” he said.
This collaboration highlights the strength of creative industries within Monaco. Rather than looking outside the Principality for this project, Buddha-Bar chose to showcase the craftsmanship, design, and manufacturing that already exist here.
Established more than 50 years ago, Maison Moghadam began as a specialist in Persian carpets before evolving into one of Monaco’s leading luxury interior design houses. Today, the family-run company offers bespoke interiors, furnishings, fabrics, wallpapers, and its own Marbellous collection of handcrafted onyx creations.
With Le Salon by Maison Moghadam, Buddha-Bar Monte-Carlo has introduced more than an elevated private dining experience. The collaboration demonstrates how thoughtful design can blend with hospitality while showcasing the creativity and craftsmanship found within the Principality.
Having stepped into the role of E1 CEO earlier this year, Jamie Copas sat down with Monaco Life to discuss his vision for the championship, its ambitious growth plans, and Monaco’s role in shaping its future.
E1 is the world’s first all-electric powerboat racing championship, bringing celebrity-owned teams to iconic waterfront destinations while promoting innovation and sustainability on the water.
With more than 30 years’ experience in advertising, brand building, and sports marketing, including the last decade in motorsport, largely around Formula 1, the opportunity to lead E1 was one he couldn’t ignore. After meeting E1 founder and chairman Alejandro Agag, he quickly understood the championship’s vision.
“The foundational stories are sustainability, gender equality, and innovation,” said Copas, adding that building awareness around those values is central to his vision for E1’s growth. While his experience in Formula 1 gave him a strong foundation in motorsport, Copas said E1 offered the chance to build something entirely different – an emerging championship built around sustainability and innovation. “Beyond building the brand, we build awareness so that we can tell our stories.” With races in destinations such as Monaco, Lake Como, and Dubrovnik, E1 has a unique opportunity to share those stories on a global stage.
Copas said his career has always centered on building brands and delivering commercial growth. “My history has always been about building brands… building brands is also building financial growth and return on investment.”
Despite fundamental differences from the agency side to the new CEO side, the objectives remain the same. “Working on the agency side, it’s about story mining and storytelling. And here it is the same, how do we find the right stories to tell around the races?”
Growing E1 through innovation and global partnerships
For Copas, growth is about far more than adding races to the calendar. He believes expanding E1 begins with strengthening its identity and attracting partners who share the championship’s values. “The partners that we speak to already know who we are… they want to be with us because of those stories.” He said sustainability, gender equality, STEM, and technological innovation are increasingly becoming the conversations that open meetings with potential partners, demonstrating how those values are helping shape E1’s commercial future.
Looking ahead, Copas hopes to grow the championship from its current 10 teams and 8 races to 12 teams and 15 races.
Why Monaco remains central to E1’s ambitions
Asked about Monaco’s place on the calendar, Copas was quick to emphasise its significance. Having this race on the calendar “is critical for us because it positions E1 within the heart of motorsport”.
Beyond providing a spectacular backdrop, Monaco brings a level of prestige few locations can match, reinforcing E1’s place within the wider motorsport world.
Team Monaco competes in its home race at the E1 Monaco GP, marking the team’s debut season in the all-electric powerboat championship.
Team Monaco will be competing in their home race this weekend as a new entrant into the series this season. Copas highlighted the commitment behind this decision to enter, from the team, its owners, and pilots, which strengthens the relationship between E1 and Monaco as a whole.
Copas also recognised the support E1 has received from both the Principality and the local community, describing it as an important part of the championship’s continued growth.
Accelerating the future of sustainable marine technology
While electric vehicles have become increasingly common on roads, Copas believes the marine industry still has significant ground to cover. He pointed to Formula E’s influence on automotive technology as an example of how motorsport can accelerate innovation beyond the race circuit. “On the water, it’s so much further behind. So the reality is, there is momentum there, but our storytelling helps to speed that up.” He said increasing awareness around electric marine technology is a key part of E1’s wider mission, helping encourage greater adoption of cleaner alternatives across the industry.
That mission aligns closely with initiatives already taking place in Monaco. Last week, the Principality hosted the Monaco Energy Boat Challenge, where students and industry leaders showcased new sustainable maritime technologies. Asked how initiatives such as the Monaco Energy Boat Challenge align with E1’s ambitions, Copas shared, “We are in the process of looking at our second fleet and looking at the technological developments since developing the first fleet. We want to be at the forefront of that developing technology. We’re very close to it, it’s an important aspect of what we do.”
As E1 continues to expand its calendar and develop its next generation of electric race boats, Copas hopes the championship can do more than entertain. By combining elite sport with innovation and sustainability, he believes E1 can help accelerate the future of clean marine technology, with Monaco continuing to play a central role in that journey.
Port Hercule has hosted the first-ever Global Champions Arabians Tour Monaco, bringing the world’s finest Arabian horses to the Principality for two days of competition. Set against Monaco’s iconic waterfront, the inaugural event combined sporting excellence, luxury, and heritage as competitors from around the world showcased the beauty of the Arabian horse.
The event on 8th and 9th June welcomed owners, breeders, judges, and international guests, including Sheikh Mohammed Bin Nasser Al Thani, Deputy CEO of the Global Champions Arabians Tour, as the Tour made its Monaco debut.
Established in 2023 and launched in 2024, the Global Champions Arabians Tour promotes Purebred Arabian horses through an international championship series spanning Europe, the Middle East, and the Americas. Monaco marked the fourth stage of the 2026 Europe and Middle East circuit, welcoming 86 horses from several countries to compete for a share of the $636,000 prize fund. The gold, silver, and bronze winners from each championship qualify for the World Arabian Horse Championship Supreme in Paris at the end of the season.
Among the standout performances, Dubai Arabian Horse Stud enjoyed a particularly successful event, claiming gold in both the Senior Stallions with D Shahhar and the Senior Mares with D Najlah. In the junior championships, Aesar Al Wajba, owned by Al Wajba Stud, won the Junior Colts title, while Expectations Al Wajba, also representing Al Wajba Stud, claimed the Junior Fillies title.
Alongside the competition, the inaugural Monaco stage reflected the elegance and prestige associated with the Tour. Winners were presented with Monaco-inspired awards, including ceremonial blankets featuring golden sunflowers and Riviera blue accents, symbolising the Mediterranean landscape, as well as embroidered neckpieces featuring crystals and pearl embellishments in tribute to the prestige of Monaco.
Following its successful Monaco debut, the Global Champions Arabians Tour now continues its 2026 season in London from 14th to 16th August.
Along the beautiful Mediterranean coastline lies an array of scenic coastal hikes. Just outside Monaco, the trail between Carnolès Beach and the Monte-Carlo Country Club offers some of the most breathtaking sea views and unique perspectives of the Principality.
The hike is easily accessible for visitors and locals alike. My journey began in Carnolès, where it’s just a short walk from the train station to the beach. From there, I followed the coastline towards Monaco until reaching the clearly marked beginning of the trail.
From the outset, the hike offers uninterrupted views of the Mediterranean, with the path winding alongside the water. The first section is relatively flat, making for an enjoyable start that is suitable for families, casual hikers, and even dogs. Along the way, you’ll come across several small, secluded beaches, many of which are popular with locals looking to escape for a swim or simply relax by the sea.
Throughout the trail, you’ll also notice well-marked emergency posts displaying your location should you ever need assistance. They’re positioned at regular intervals along the route and provide an extra level of reassurance, particularly for those exploring the trail for the first time.
As the hike continues towards Monaco, the terrain gradually begins to change. The flat path shifts to more staircases and gentle inclines, but with each climb comes another beautiful viewpoint overlooking the sea. Despite the elevation, there are plenty of shaded sections beneath the trees, along with benches where you can stop, rest, and enjoy the scenery. During the summer months, however, the hike can become quite hot, so bringing plenty of water is essential.
Villa Cypris, perched above the Mediterranean along the coastal trail between Carnolès and Monaco.
One of the standout points along the trail is passing Villa Cypris, built in 1904. Although only visible from the outside, the historic villa is known for its Neo-Byzantine architecture, terraced gardens, and stunning views overlooking the Mediterranean.
Additionally, there are several opportunities to shorten the hike if needed. Roquebrune-Cap-Martin train station is located just a short distance from the trail, making it easy to end your walk early. There are also plenty of beaches along the way should you decide to stop for a swim before continuing.
As you begin to approach Monaco, you’ll cross two footbridges suspended above the sea. While they’re perfectly safe, they may feel a little intimidating for anyone with a fear of heights. Shortly afterwards, the trail reaches the Monte-Carlo Country Club, where it’s just a short walk into Monaco. From there, you can head to Larvotto Beach, grab a bite to eat, or stop for a coffee before making your way home.
Although this isn’t a particularly difficult hike, it’s worth being prepared for the number of stairs. Much of the route involves climbing before descending again, so the elevation can add up over the course of the walk. If you’re bringing your dog, it’s also important to keep the temperature in mind. The trail is popular with dog owners, but during the warmer months the pavement can become extremely hot, and there are a few sections lined with cacti and other plants that are worth watching out for. Dog boots may also be worth considering on especially hot days.
Having completed the route, it’s easy to see why this has become one of my favourite hikes on the French Riviera. Between the incredible coastal scenery, hidden beaches, and rewarding views along the way, it strikes the perfect balance of being challenging enough to feel accomplished without being overly strenuous. Whether you’re visiting Monaco or live nearby, it’s a hike well worth adding to your list.
