History pages

Visits of French presidents to Monaco
Albert I and Rainier III knew very well that the principal task in the development of foreign connections was to create formal diplomatic channels, important elements of which were official visits.
8 Feb, 2020
Philibert Florence
Famous Monegasques: Remembering Philibert Florence, the great artist from Monaco
Streets and buildings of Monaco-Ville, stretching from the seaside to the Prince’s Palace, remind us of those who made the Principality the way we see it now. One of the streets bears the name of Philibert Florence, and this year Monaco celebrates the 100th Anniversary of his death.
30 Oct, 2019
Léo Ferré at the Fest of Unified Socialist Party, Colombes (France), 1973. CC BY-SA 3.0 @Jean-Pierre Roche, wikipedia.org
Leo Ferre — An Anarchist Musician from Monaco
A one-man orchestra, this is what the Monegasque musician Leo Ferre truly is. During his career he managed to release dozens of albums, write a novel and compose oratorios inspired by the non-trivial verses of Appolinaire and Baudelaire.
29 Oct, 2019
Visitandines
Treasures from the Archives: “Many Princesses of Monaco were Visitandines”
Olivia Antoni, curator at the Prince’s Palace Archives told about the history of the Visitandines in Monaco. You have researched this subject at length for your book.
20 Oct, 2019
Michel Nostradamus
Michel Nostradamus on the death of kings, the locusts and the saving role of France in the world history
Michel Nostradamus on the death of kings, locusts and the life-saving role of France in world history «It is absolutely obvious that most of the events of a general nature go back to heaven as their cause». Claudius Ptolemy, 2nd century AD, «Tetrabiblos», astrologytractate, Book One, introduction.
22 Aug, 2019
Michael Jackson
Exceptional night: when Michael Jackson made the public cry during his performance in Monaco
The residents of Monaco have long been accustomed to seeing world’s most popular people on the streets of their small state.
30 Jul, 2019
Roger Moore
Sir Roger Moore: James Bond of Monaco
Roger Moore is a famous British actor who will perhaps always be remembered for his role as James Bond in seven of the 007 series films from 1973 to 1985.
3 Jul, 2019
Francis Bacon
Francis Bacon in Monaco: a Trip to Remember
In the second half of the 20th century, Monaco attracted the rich and famous willing to experience the taste of life again after the losses and sorrows of World War II. The festive life and pleasant climate had turned the Principality into a paradise for elite society.
8 Jun, 2019
The origins of Russian ballets in Monte-Carlo
It was in 1861 after Monaco lost much of its territory, Menton and Roquebrune, that Prince Charles III decided to invest in the fashionable Casino area that would accommodate the European and, in particular, the Russian aristocracy… In 1866, by a Sovereign Ordinance, the plateau of Spélugues became Monte-Carlo.
8 Mar, 2019
Shirley Bassey
Dame Shirley Bassey: diamond voice of James Bond main theme
HelloMonaco keeps telling you about celebrities who live in Monaco. Probably  you’ve already even met some of them in a club or a restaurant, and some will be a new discovery for you. We will tell you about their personal life, career and why they came to Monaco.
17 Feb, 2019
Game of fiefs: lands and titles of the Grimaldi dynasty
Game of fiefs: lands and titles of the Grimaldi dynasty
Marquis of Baux, Count of Polignac, Sir of Matignon, Duke of Mayenne, Baron of Massy, Count of Torigni... These and other titles belong to just one person - the reigning prince of Monaco.
30 Jan, 2019
Louis Chiron
Louis Chiron: Monegasque Conqueror of the Monaco Grand Prix
It is 1899, the dawn of the 20th century is about to waken to one of the most colourful personalities in Monaco’s history — Louis Chiron.
26 Dec, 2018
Joe Dassin
Born in Monaco: the Iconic Place in Joe Dassin’s Hit
«To not pay taxes — one must be born in Monaco», sang the legendary Joe Dassin. This year, the French singer, known for his compositions L'Eté Indien and Et Si Tu N'existais Pas, would have turned 80, and this is an excellent occasion to look back on his career.
7 Nov, 2018
The Railway - Locomotive Of Monaco’s Prosperity
The Railway – Locomotive of Monaco’s Prosperity
Would you believe that Monaco was almost destined to be a sleepy little town, oblivious of the effects of modernity on all its neighbours. In 1850 all the major traffic passing between Nice and Menton and Genoa took the Grande Corniche and bye-passed the Principality.
24 Oct, 2018
Hello
Monaco