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Elsa Carpenter

As Sub-Editor and Journalist at Monaco Life, Elsa builds upon years of experience in writing as well as marketing and PR in the local media scene. Originally from the UK, she is based in the French Riviera and has a passion for spreading the word on news throughout the region.

Author’s Articles

A history and a future: the American Club of the Riviera

For 60 years, the American Club of the Riviera has been a place to call home for the many US – and increasingly international – expats who have moved to the region, but still feel a bond with the...

A cocktail pledge for ocean protection

The unique pairing of the luxury Hôtel Métropole and the Musée Océanographique de Monaco via a signature cocktail has helped raise 2,000 euros for ocean protection. 

Doctors strike amid growing pressures on the profession

Many doctors’ offices across France closed Thursday amid calls for immediate reform and an increase in the cost of a basic consultation from 25 to 50 euros. 

Festival des Étoilés: A SBM celebration of art de vivre

The world of haute gastronomy looked to Monaco this autumn as the Principality’s greatest culinary talents collaborated at the Festival of the Stars.

“A Great of Tomorrow”: Elsa’s Mélanie Serre receives top accolade

Mélanie Serre, the talent behind Elsa – Monaco’s fully organic haute cuisine eatery – has been crowned Tomorrow's Great Chef by the renowned French restaurant guide Gault & Millau.

Alpes-Maritimes: sensitive stolen data published on dark web

The worrying extent of damage caused by a cyberattack on the Départment des Alpes-Maritimes in early November has been revealed by a ransomware group on the dark web.