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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 story behind the €200 million fund to destroy France’s surplus wine

It might sound totally crazy for a wine-loving country, but France is co-supporting a €200 million fund with the EU to destroy more than 300 million litres of its wine stocks. Here’s why. 

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Thousands face delays in and out of UK after widespread air traffic control issue 

Hundreds of flights in and out of the UK have been cancelled and many more times that significantly delayed following a nationwide air traffic control issue that caused UK aviation to grind to a near...

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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.