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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
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The secret beaches in Monaco you might not have heard of 

Monaco has some of the best private beach bars and clubs in the Riviera, but it’s also home to three secret spots so low-key that not even the locals know about them. 

Sustainable Gastronomy Summit

Alain Ducasse behind first ever Sustainable Gastronomy Summit in Monaco

Launching next month in the Principality of Monaco is the revolutionary Sustainable Gastronomy Summit, a brand new event that is the brainchild of Michelin-starred culinary master Alain Ducasse.

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France extends lifespan of aging nuclear reactor for the first time 

The Tricastin 1 nuclear reactor in southern France has become the first in the country to be certified “fit for service” after the standard 40 years of operations. Here’s an explanation for the...

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Enjoy the last few days of the summer holidays at Monaco’s pop-up bars and lounges

Think of this as your reminder to soak up the last few days of the summer season in Monaco. 

world’s priciest beach destinations 

Monaco, Saint Tropez and Capri among the world’s priciest beach destinations 

It’ll come as no surprise that the Principality of Monaco made the Top 10 in a ranking of the world’s priciest beach destinations, but it didn’t claim first place. Can you guess the resort that...

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Are Saint-Tropez restaurants really blacklisting customers because they don’t spend enough?

A curious story of “wealth screening” by restaurants in the town of Saint-Tropez has caught global attention. Here’s everything you need to know about the scandal.