Architectural itineraries
October 5
As part of the European Heritage Days, Architectural itineraries are organized on 5 October 2025 .
The European Heritage Days offer a unique opportunity to discover or rediscover the country’s cultural heritage. The Principality has participated in this pan-European event since 1996, which was initiated jointly by the Council of Europe and the European Union. Celebrated in over 50 countries, the Heritage Days attract nearly 30 million visitors each year, participating in more than 70,000 events.
This 30th edition focuses on “Architectural Heritage,” which, in Monaco, is rich, diverse, and representative of the evolution of architectural practice across different eras. You can explore the variety of our built heritage through exceptional guided tours, workshops for young people, interactive activities, and architectural walking tours, all offered by more than 30 Monegasque institutions.
By participating in these events, you contribute to the preservation and promotion of this remarkable cultural heritage.
Jean-Philippe Hugron is a historian and journalist specializing in architecture. He is the founder of the online magazine Le Courrier de l’Architecte, for which he received the Publications Medal from the French Academy of Architecture in 2020. He is the author of “Monaco Architecture Guide: Beausoleil – Roquebrune-Cap Martin” (2021), a book highlighting architectural achievements in Monaco, and numerous monographs on buildings and architects. Invited to Monaco for the European Heritage Days, Jean-Philippe Hugron will lead two tours: “Art Nouveau, Art Deco, and Modern Architecture” and “In Monaco: The Tradition of Innovation.”
– Art Nouveau, Art Deco, and Modern Architecture
Les Mandariniers, 42Ter, Boulevard du Jardin Exotique
Time: 10:00 AM — Duration: ~2 hours
– In Monaco: The Tradition of Innovation
L’Europa Résidence, Place des Moulins
Time: 2:00 PM — Duration: ~2 hours
– In the Heart of the Rock: Between Anonymous Architecture and Monuments
Place du Palais, Statue of François Grimaldi (Malizia)
Times: 10:00 AM and 2:00 PM — Duration: ~1 hour 30 minutes
– From Modernism to Postmodernism: The Work of Architect Jean Ginsberg in the Principality
Palais Héraclès — 17, Boulevard Albert Ier
Time: 3:30 PM — Duration: ~2 hours
– Architectural Discovery of Mareterra
Place Princesse Gabriella
Times: 11:00 AM and 3:30 PM — Duration: ~1 hour
– Tours of “Hidden” Sites in Mareterra
Place Princesse Gabriella
Times: 10:00 AM and 3:00 PM — Duration: ~30 minutes
Tours require advance registration on the European Heritage Days website
