Sightseeing

Where the Grimaldi of Monaco originate
Where the Grimaldi of Monaco originate
This January, Prince Albert II paid a visit to two Piedmont and Liguria communes that have recently joined the Italian Association of Grimaldi Historic Sites of Monaco.
20 Sep, 2026
From Pope Leo XIV to Pope Paul III: Monaco’s Papal Story Across the Centuries
Did You Know? From Pope Leo XIV to Pope Paul III: Monaco’s Papal Story Across the Centuries
On March 28, 2026, Pope Leo XIV arrived in Monaco, marking a moment without precedent in modern memory. Not since Pope Paul III passed along these shores and was received in Monaco in 1538, had the Principality received a Pontiff.
15 Sep, 2026
“L’Orangerie” is honouring trees grown in Monaco
“L’Orangerie” is honouring trees grown in Monaco
The Principality’s distillery has come up with its own bitter orange liqueur and a gin made with local citrus fruit. Every winter, Monaco’s gardeners crowd into the Principality’s many streets, harvesting the bitter oranges carefully tended for throughout the year, totally chemicals-free.
13 Sep, 2026
The Exotic Garden of Èze-Village
Exceptional Gardens not far from Monaco
The Villa Mariani in Bordighera: olive and palm trees painted by Claude Monet A cottage whose original architect was Charles Garnier, the architect of the Monte-Carlo Opera and Grand-Opera in Paris and who was engaged by Countess Fanshawe.
31 Aug, 2026
Rose Garden
How Princess Grace’s Love of Roses Turned Monaco into a Floral Paradise
In summer, the Princess Grace Rose Garden reveals itself at its most enchanting. Thousands of roses burst into full bloom, their colours unfolding in layered shades of ivory, blush, crimson and gold, creating a living tapestry that feels almost painterly.
22 Jul, 2026
Albert and Charlène are celebrating their 10-year wedding anniversary
Albert and Charlène are celebrating their 15-year wedding anniversary! The prince and the mermaid, a love story
15 years ago one of the most glamorous weddings on the planet was celebrated in Monaco in the spotlight of international cameras.
2 Jul, 2026
Rolling Stones in Exile near Monaco
Rolling Stones in Exile near Monaco
Mick Jagger takes a deep drag of a smouldering cigarette while Keith Richards rhythmically strums an open G chord on his acoustic guitar. An almost-empty bottle of bourbon sits on the table. The room’s lavish, heavy curtains are pulled back, and early morning light trickles in through vast windows.
28 Jun, 2026
Prince's Palace
Monaco and the British Realm: A Tale of Two Royal Houses
The House of Grimaldi, princes and sovereigns of Monaco, is often seen as a uniquely Mediterranean dynasty with its own local traditions and alliances, particularly with France, Italy and even through the ages with Spain.
17 Jun, 2026
Michel Aubéry
Michel Aubéry: “I have two loves: art and sport”
A unique individual, Michel Aubéry would be an inspiration for a novelist or a filmmaker… Born in Monaco, he quickly became involved both in football and…painting.
4 Jun, 2026
The Ardennes: A Region Strongly Connected with Monaco and the House of Grimaldi
The Ardennes: A Region Strongly Connected with Monaco and the House of Grimaldi
In 2025, HSH Prince Albert II of Monaco and HRH Princess Caroline of Hanover visited the Ardennes twice, first in April and then in December, reaffirming the deep historical and emotional ties between the Principality and this region of northern France. These visits were not simply ceremonial engagements.
3 Jun, 2026
International Cannes Film Festival
12 Facts about the International Cannes Film Festival
«A festival is a neutral territory outside of politics, it is a microcosm representing our world the way it would be if people could communicate with each other without intermediaries and speak the same language».
17 May, 2026
Sainte-Marguerite, a mysterious little paradise in the Bay of Cannes
Sainte-Marguerite, a mysterious little paradise right in the Bay of Cannes
You might feel at the other end of the world, and yet the Croisette is beckoning just across. Easily reached from both the Bay of Cannes, and a little further east, Golfe Juan, one of the two Lérins Islands jewels, Sainte-Marguerite, is just a 15-minute boat ride away.
13 May, 2026
Queen Elizabeth II
Her Majesty The Queen: A Royal Century Remembered
When Princess Elizabeth addressed the nation during the Second World War, few could have imagined that the young woman speaking would one day become the longest-reigning monarch in British history.
25 Apr, 2026
Monaco’s Cathedral
“Wedding of the Century” celebrates its 70th Anniversary
A palpable sense of excitement and anticipation ripples through the 700 guests gathered in Monaco’s Cathedral as the bride makes her entrance through the front doors and down the aisle.
19 Apr, 2026
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