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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
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...

saint tropez restaurants

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.

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Monaco’s top young chefs and waiters strive for chance at world title 

In six weeks' time, the finest young chefs and waiters working in Monaco will go head-to-head for a chance to represent the Principality on the world stage at the Young Chef Young Waiter Awards.  

lagoon night

A night of music and magic by the Monte-Carlo Bay lagoon

Celebrate the closing of a great summer in Monaco at the upcoming Lagoon Night experience at Monte-Carlo Bay Hotel & Resort, which blends live entertainment with Michelin-starred cuisine. 

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La Rêve d’Azur, the €55 million château up for sale in Villefranche 

The Côte d’Azur is home to many a luxury property, but it’s still rare for a place like this to go up for sale. Here’s everything you need to know about La Rêve d’Azur.

port grimaud

All about Port Grimaud, Provence’s very own Venice

Seemingly floating on the water of the Gulf of Saint Tropez is the picturesque “living harbour” of Port Grimaud. Here’s everything you need to know about this friendly Provençal town.