The Hôtel Hermitage Monte-Carlo has unveiled its 2025 cultural, artistic and gastronomic program. Philosophy, exhibitions and haute cuisine are all on the menu this summer at the aptly nicknamed “Hôtel des Connaisseurs”.
“It has always been the preferred hotel for art and culture lovers in Monaco, with its Belle Époque façade and its corridors once trodden by the greatest names in literature, painting, song, and dance, such as Marcel Pagnol, Francis Bacon, Joséphine Baker, and Maria Callas,” says the SBM in a recent press release.
Quick Look at the program…
Things kick off with the Monaco Philosophical Meetings, starting June 14. In July and August, eight exceptional evenings will be offered, combining the flavours of Yannick Alléno’s Michelin-starred restaurant, Pavyllon, with summer concerts at the Prince’s Palace or contemporary art at the Grimaldi Forum. For a unique gastronomic experience, a four-handed dinner is in the spotlight at the Festival des Etoilés Monte-Carlo, which will feature chefs Yannick Alléno and Davide Oldani on July 13.
Alongside a full program of events, two new exhibitions will be on display at the hotel throughout the summer: “Si Monte-Carlo Société des Bains de Mer m’était contée” (If the SBM was a story told to me) and “Corps de Style” (Body of Style).
Philosophical Meetings
The Hôtel Hermitage Monte-Carlo, a supporter of the Philosophical Meetings of Monaco, will host three conferences, free of charge, during PhiloMonaco2025 week on the theme of Truth on June 14. The first one is “A l’improviste – Improvisation and Creation”: a musical encounter between pianist Karol Beffa and philosopher Raphaël Zagury-Orly from 11am–12pm.
Next, “Religious truth, philosophical truth” will be a dialogue between philosopher Vincent Delecroix, Camille Riquier (professor and dean of the Faculty of Philosophy at the Catholic Institute of Paris) and theologian Olivier-Thomas Venard, from 12:30-1:30pm.
Lastly, “Creation and truth / Truth and its doubles” will be a conversation between Fanny Arama, Doctor of French literature, philosopher Paul Audi, lawyer and author Richard Malka, author Maria Pourchet and Chantal Thomas, Officer of the National Order of Merit, Commander of Arts and Letters from 3-5pm.
Music & Gastronomy Evenings
The Hôtel Hermitage is partnering with the Monte-Carlo Philharmonic Orchestra for six exclusive evenings which include a gourmet dinner at the Pavyllon restaurant and a classical music concert on the Cour d’Honneur of the Prince’s Palace. July 10, 20, 27, and 31; and August 3 and 7. €390 per person, including dinner (excluding drinks), transfer, and the concert.
SBM Exhibition
“If the SBM was a story told to me” exhibition will be on display at the Hôtel Hermitage from May 19 to July 11. In 1925, the Principality hosted a major international exhibition of modern, decorative and industrial Arts, with the participation of the SBM. A century later, a selection of 50 objects, posters, paintings, photographs, sculptures, models and other symbolic pieces from the rich history of the SBM is on display in the lobby, corridors, and interior garden of the Hôtel Hermitage.
“These carefully selected archives shed different, original light on the history and spirit of the Société des Bains de Mer. After all, isn’t a connoisseur first and foremost a curious person?” says the SBM in a recent press release.
Festival des Etoilés
On July 13, the Festival des Etoilés Monte-Carlo is coming to the Pavyllon restaurant at the Hôtel Hermitage. Yannick Alléno will be welcoming two-starred chef Davide Oldani (D’O, Milan) to the Pavyllon for a four-handed dinner. €650 per person, six-course menu with wine pairing.
Julien Spiewak’s ‘Corps de Style’ exhibition
The “Corps de Style” (Body of Style) exhibition will be on display at the hotel from July 14 to September 30. Through his work, Parisian photographer Julien Spiewak, questions the relationship between the photographic image and the human body. Since 2005, he has produced this ongoing series, in which he introduces fragments of nude bodies into private collections and museums. After completing this project, notably at the Prince’s Palace of Monaco, Julien Spiewak will now play with the works of the Hôtel Hermitage Monte-Carlo to offer a completely new series of photographs.
Art & Gastronomy Evenings
For two exclusive evenings, on July 25 and August 1 at 7pm, there will be a dinner and art pairing, which begins at Pavyllon for dinner, before visiting the Grimaldi Forum for a private guided tour of the summer exhibition “Couleurs! Masterpieces from the Centre Pompidou”. €490 per person includes dinner (excluding drinks), transfer, and exhibition tour.
Campari Lounge: Summer pop-up
In the hotel’s peaceful Excelsior Garden, the Campari Lounge summer pop-up will put Italian relaxation and elegance centre stage. From June 21 to August 31, from 6 pm to 1 am, Campari Lounge will welcome fans of cocktails, fine wines and vintage champagnes, created in collaboration with the Milanese spirits brand Campari, all while enjoying a live DJ set.
