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Fountain of Youth at the Grimaldi Castle
Fountain of Youth at the Grimaldi Castle
Throughout its history, humanity has been obsessed with seeking eternal youth, searching for ways to slow down the clock when it comes to our own mortality.
24 Feb, 2022
Charles II and the Miracle of Saint Devote
Charles II and the Miracle of Saint Devote
Charles II, eldest son of Honore I and Isabella Grimaldi, took over as Lord of Monaco on the death of his father in 1581. It was a time of great power rivalry in Europe between France and Spain.
26 Jan, 2022
The Belle Époque Magic of Monaco’s Emmanuel Bellini 
The Belle Époque Magic of Monaco’s Emmanuel Bellini
Emmanuel Bellini was born in 1904 in Monaco 20 years before the birth of Prince Rainier.
24 Jan, 2022
Princess Grace
«She’s too everything»: Princess Grace in the Eyes of the Famous
It is very interesting to look at Princess Grace through the eyes of people who had the privilege of working with her or knew her. Whether famous actors or directors or the best stylists or photographers they all were moved to voice their praise.
12 Nov, 2021
Prince Albert on his mother, Princess Grace
Beyond time: the impeccable style of Princess Grace of Monaco
«The thing that made her stand out is what we call ‘style’». That is how, in 1955, the American magazine McCall’s described the mythical «look of Grace Kelly», recognized as the standard of elegance and refined taste, beyond time and trends.
9 Nov, 2021
Alexandre Dumas
Monaco and the Count of Monte Cristo: Alexandre Dumas’ Imagination Runs Wild
He wrote captivating escapades surrounding Princes and Kings. His books are everywhere and his plots transferred easily to TV and film.
21 Oct, 2021
Prince Albert II of Monaco
Prince Albert II: Grandson of an Olympic Champion, Member of the National Team and President of the Monaco Olympic Committee
The long-awaited Olympic Games in Tokyo were undoubtedly the main sporting event of this summer. The team of the Principality of Monaco, consisting of 6 athletes, defended the honor of the country with valor and fought for prestigious awards every day.
1 Sep, 2021
Queen Victoria and Prince Albert Family Tree
Grimaldi Family Queen Victoria and Prince Albert Family Tree
Queen Victoria served as monarch of Great Britain and Ireland from 1837 until her death in 1901. She became Empress of India in 1877.
14 Aug, 2021
History of Beachwear Fashion in Monaco
Did You Know? History of Beachwear Fashion in Monaco
Did you know that July 5th is the International Bikini Day, the 75th anniversary of the invention of the two-piece bathing suit in 1946 by the French designer Louis Réard.
5 Jul, 2021
Robert Stevenson and his «treasure island» in the south of France
Robert Stevenson and his «treasure island» in the south of France
Mysterious map, one-legged pirate, young Jim in search of treasure… You are not mistaken, we are talking about «Treasure Island», the famous novel by Robert Louis Stevenson. The Scottish writer had a lot to do with the Côte d'Azur.
15 Jun, 2021
Jacques-Yves Cousteau
Jacques – Yves Cousteau: «I am the sea. And the sea is me»
Every time Jacques-Yves Cousteau anchored in a new port, locals would offer him help. The Commander famously used to say: «the best help is all about loving life». Scientist, inventor and the Monaco Oceanographic Museum’s director for three decades, Cousteau is considered a very controversial figure indeed.
22 Jan, 2021
Jean-Michel Folon
Jean-Michel Folon whose flying men make our spirits fly too
It was March, 1, 1934 and an extraordinary individual was born in Brussels.
15 Jan, 2021
How Monaco’s First Quarantine Saved It From The Plague
How Monaco’s First Quarantine Saved It From The Plague
The quarantine in 2020 caused by the coronavirus infection was a true shock and became a challenge for everyone. The changes caused by the self-isolation, were not easy to accept for some. The self-isolation helped people realise how precious are both life and liberty and to rethink one’s habits.
10 Dec, 2020
Grace Kelly
Remembering Grace: the legacy of the Princess of Monaco
The Principality of Monaco sparkles on the shore of the Mediterranean. It’s a place of opulent apartments, a world-class casino, and an income tax-free policy that has drawn one of the world’s wealthiest populations.
13 Nov, 2020
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