Pit Stops and Penalties: Monaco’s Most Entertaining Football Match Before the GP
On Wednesday, May 21, 2025, just two days ahead of the world-famous Monaco Grand Prix, the Principality swapped race suits for football kits during the inaugural Racing Stars Football Cup — a one-of-a-kind charity match that lit up Stade Louis II with star power, purpose, and passion.
Organized under the High Patronage of H.S.H. Prince Albert II, the event saw the iconic Barbagiuans of Monaco take on the equally renowned Nazionale Piloti, in a festive showdown that united motorsport legends, professional footballers, artists, and entertainers. At the heart of it all stood Louis Ducruet — President of the Barbagiuans and the visionary behind this revamped charity tradition — whose tireless efforts brought together an eclectic and electric roster of talent.
Jacquemus arrives at Monte-Carlo Beach
It was the best-kept secret of the new season, Monte-Carlo Société des Bains de Mer is partnering with Jacquemus for a collaboration as delightful as it is refined, centered around its iconic seaside club, the Monte-Carlo Beach Club. The legendary pier stretching over the Mediterranean and the Pool Café have now been adorned with the brand’s signature aesthetic of, banana yellow and coconut milk white and black stripes. More broadly, Jacquemus has set up its universe in two boutiques in the heart of the Beach Club, exclusively in the Principality. This collaboration reinforces the Riviera Chic spirit of Monaco’s seaside institution in a season marked by renewal.
Following the transformation of the Deck and the pool area, with the newly Michelin-star awarded Elsa restaurant, the launch of the padel courts, and several upcoming restaurant openings, Monte-Carlo Beach continues its elegant and gentle metamorphosis, all while staying true to its DNA, by signing a collaboration with Jacquemus. This DNA, marked by the light of the South and the spirit of the Riviera, has been present at the French Maison since 2009. This collaboration, is a natural fit, reveals a brand-new makeover of the Beach Club’s pier, with a coordinated and elegant design extending to the Pool Café, as well as the opening of two Jacquemus boutiques.
Formula 1 Icons Exhibition by acclaimed artist Marcos Marín
Internationally acclaimed optical artist, Marcos Marín, is exhibiting a series of Formula 1 icons at the Marius Monaco restaurant. The exclusive “F1 Icons” exhibition pays homage to racing legends, past and present, and was launched during the Monaco Grand Prix.
“Marius Monaco is very excited to welcome Marcos Marín and his exclusive collection. These works in particular pulse with movement – much like the Grand Prix race itself – transforming familiar faces and forms into mesmerizing visual experiences that shift with every angle and light,” said Raphaël Rouget, General Manager of Marius Monaco.
Marcel Ravin wins first prize in the “Chef” category at the 2025 Hotel & Lodge Awards
In a dazzling culinary triumph that sent waves through the world of haute cuisine, Chef Marcel Ravin has cooked up yet another milestone: first prize in the “Chef” category at the illustrious 2025 Hôtel & Lodge Awards. The ceremony, held on May 13 in Paris, saw the Martinique-born maestro honoured for his boundary-breaking, soul-stirring approach to fine dining.
At the helm of not one, but two of Monaco’s most celebrated restaurants—Blue Bay Marcel Ravin (proud bearer of two Michelin stars) at the Monte-Carlo Bay Hotel & Resort and Elsa (a shining one-star gem) at Monte-Carlo Beach—Ravin continues to blend artistry and authenticity into every dish. His food isn’t just delicious; it’s a story on a plate, steeped in Caribbean sunshine and kissed by Mediterranean breezes.
Glamour, Growth, and Gastronomy: SBM’s Stellar Year Marks New Milestones in Monaco
The Société des Bains de Mer (SBM) officially released its report for the 2024/2025 fiscal year during a meeting of its Board of Directors on May 26 and 27, 2025. The SBM Group announced a solid financial year, with revenue up 9% to €768 million.
The positive year was “driven by strong activity in the Resort during the summer and holiday seasons, the opening of the Amazónico restaurant on April 4, 2024, and the reopening of the Café de Paris Monte-Carlo brasserie in November 2023,” says the SBM.
The SBM also revealed that their operating income was up €0.9 million to €74.5 million. Net income reached €110.1 million, an increase of €6.2 million.
