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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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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. 

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Everything you need to know about the Bar Sauvage experience at Maona 

After the hotly anticipated relaunch of Monaco’s “deliciously retro” Maona last month, the legendary bar and restaurant is extending its summer season into October with a highly exclusive Bar...

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Five cool castles and fortresses to visit near Monaco

Castles are everywhere in France, as many as 45,000 across the country by some counts. Down in the south, they’re less in number than in other regions, but there are still some real beauties to be...

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King Charles expected to visit France in September 

Although no official comment has been made on either side of the Channel, rumours of a visit by Britain’s King Charles III in September have begun to swirl. 

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France asks for public opinion on low-emission vehicle ratings system 

Financial aid for the purchase of low-emission vehicles looks set to change in France as the government calls on the public to share their opinion on a scorecard concept. 

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The luxury mountain getaways near Monaco that you might not have heard of

Escaping to higher altitudes for some fresh mountain air is the perfect antidote to the busy coast and summer temperatures of the Côte d’Azur. Read on to discover the Monaco Life list of top rural...