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Françoise Hardy
Françoise Hardy, the Monaco representative at the 1963 Eurovision
Having inspired several generations of French people, Françoise Hardy, singer, actress, style icon of the 1960s, passed away in Paris at the age of 80.
20 Aug, 2024
Ollioules, the last refuge of a powerful bishop from the Grimaldi family
Ollioules, the last refuge of a powerful bishop from the Grimaldi family
Destiny works in mysterious ways. Lost and then serendipitously found, the traces of important members of the Grimaldi family surface miraculously. It’s a tale of passion and the determination of a researcher looking for detailed clues in parish registers.
28 Jan, 2024
Did you know? “L'Eden”, the first magazine about Monaco
Did you know? “L’Eden”, the first magazine about Monaco
With a large selection of magazines and newspapers now dedicated to Monaco, one would struggle to imagine the Principality having only one printed publication. Back in the day, it was the journal “L'Eden” presently known as “Journal Officiel de Monaco”.
14 Jan, 2024
Larvotto's rich history
The first hydroplane and two extensions into the sea: Larvotto’s rich history
You must have certainly heard of the Monaco Larvotto district! This unique part of the Principality is a favourite with its residents and tourists alike. A list of what it is famous for may be quite long.
7 Jan, 2024
The Princely Palace
Did You Know? Grimaldi and Doria: love and hate are just one step apart
Despite a long and common history, at times the two have been poles apart. One is inseparable from the history of Dolceacqua the now small Imperia town on the Italian/French border, which was once more closely linked to its ruling family in the powerful city of Genoa.
3 Nov, 2023
155th anniversary of Monaco's railway
The strategic talent of Prince Charles III: the 155th anniversary of Monaco’s railway
In the spring edition of Hello Monaco, we told you about Prince Charles III, whose reign was crucial to the country.
23 Sep, 2023
Fort Antoine Theatre
Fort Antoine Theatre: transforming the fortress over the years
Monaco is stunning both in terms of its splendour and its amazing history. One would think that the history of such a tiny state would be easy and transparent enough. But this is not at all what the Principality is about.
7 Aug, 2023
Pigeon-Shooting club of Monte-Carlo: Centre of one of the most controversial sports of the XIX century
Pigeon-Shooting club of Monte-Carlo: Centre of one of the most controversial sports of the XIX century
Walking through the picturesque streets of the Principality, you may have passed through the Terraces of the Casino boasting a breathtaking view of the endless sea, the Hercule Port and the colourful mosaic on the roof of the Auditorium Rainier III, designed by Victor Vasarely in 1979.
12 Jul, 2023
Survivors of the Titanic Honour a Brave Monegasque
Survivors of the Titanic Honour a Brave Monegasque and His Fellow Musicians
One of the most successful 'box-office' movies in the history of cinema, James Cameron's 'Titanic' is celebrating its 25th anniversary. On this occasion, the film is once again appearing on the screens all around the world, and the audience will again empathize with young lovers Rose and Jack.
7 Jul, 2023
Casino de Monte-Carlo
The History of Société des Bains de Mer, the Oldest Hospitality Management Company in the World
Would it be even possible to imagine Monaco without its legendary Casino or Café de Paris? Or without its unique luxury hotels and gastronomic restaurants? Or its nightclubs and boutiques? There were times, however, when nothing of what Monaco is famous for today was there.
11 May, 2023
Pablo Picasso
The Year of Picasso: 50th Anniversary of the artist’s Death
Ah, Picasso! To some, he was a genius artist and a captivating celebrity. To others, he was a monstrous womanizer and a conniving father. To most, Pablo Picasso was a creator of both spectacular art and turbulent controversy.
8 Apr, 2023
9 places on the French Riviera that no longer exist
Did You Know? 9 places on the French Riviera that no longer exist
They once were an integral part of the French Riviera landscape. Today, the memory of these historically significant sites is immortalized only in photographs. Discover this fascinating history of disappearance around the Côte d'Azur with HelloMonaco.
16 Feb, 2023
Prince Albert I
100 years Later: Why the Adventures of Prince Albert I are Relevant Today
Prince Albert I of Monaco devoted much of his life to the study of our planet.
19 Dec, 2022
How Lord Lucien of Monaco may have inspired Machiavelli
How Lord Lucien of Monaco may have inspired Machiavelli
What do you think of when you hear the name Machiavelli? Does the name fill you with a sort of indefinable uneasiness? Does it remind you of your favourite rap song from the 1990s? Does it make you think of conspiracy theorists? Or all of the above? One thing.
18 Sep, 2022
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