Calvi to Monaco Water Bike Challenge and other Monaco news

Princely Couple signals the Start of the Calvi to Monaco Water Bike Challenge

Princess Charlene and Prince Albert II signalled the start of the Crossing: Calvi – Monaco Water Bike Challenge, for the benefit of the Princess Charlene Foundation, on 6 September. Five teams of national and international athletes left Calvi at 10:30 am for the 24-hour-long race of 180 kilometres. After musical entertainment, Mayor Ange Santini spoke about the special links between the City of Calvi and the Principality of Monaco. Prince Albert II then thanked the many people present before a blessing by the Archpriest of Calvi. Princess Charlene signalled the start the race to much applause.

The 4th Monte-Carlo Festival des Etoilés culminates in a 7 Michelin-starred Autumn Gala

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Plate of Chef Yannick Alléno. Festival des Étoilés Monte-Carlo ©Monte-Carlo SBM

The fourth edition of the Festival des Etoilés will end in style this fall with two final gastronomic events on 14 and 15 September at the Pavyllon Monte-Carlo before a seven-Michelin-starred gala dinner on 11 October at the Hôtel de Paris. This year’s Festival des Etoilés is dedicated to the 150th anniversary of the Caves de l’Hôtel de Paris.

Monaco Buses Break Records: 7 Million Trips and Counting!

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Monaco’s public bus system is back on the rise. The Monaco Bus Company (CAM) recently announced that the number of trips on its network surpassed seven million in 2023, marking a full recovery to pre-pandemic levels. This achievement highlights a growing trend toward “soft mobility” in the Principality, with the government ramping up efforts to get more people on buses and out of cars.

Monaco Triumphs in a Gritty SuperSevens Showdown, Secures Victory in Pau

Monaco's Rugby Sevens: Near-Podium Miss and a Heartfelt Reflection
Photo by Edgar Pimenta on Unsplash

In an intense and weather-beaten clash at Stade du Hameau, Monaco rose to the challenge to defeat Section Paloise 17-15 in the final of the In Extenso SuperSevens.

Battling against torrential rain, lightning, and a waterlogged pitch, Monaco claimed the win in the third and final stage of the tournament, setting the stage for the grand final at Paris La Défense Arena on February 1, 2025.

A Day in the Life of U Cavagnëtu: Monaco’s Beloved Picnic Tradition

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Photo credit: Mairie de Monaco / Ed Wright Images

Under the shade of ancient olive trees in Parc Princesse Antoinette, the heart of Monaco’s tight-knit community comes alive for one of the year’s most anticipated events: U Cavagnëtu. This past Saturday, September 7, 2024, saw close to 900 Monegasques gathering in the historic park for a day of food, music, and tradition, all with the Princely Family in attendance. The end-of-summer air was filled with the sound of laughter, the scent of barbecues, and the unmistakable feeling of unity.

Mayor Georges Marsan kicked off the festivities, welcoming Prince Albert II, Princess Charlene, and their children, as well as other members of the Princely Family. It wasn’t long before the park buzzed with excitement as the Palladienne dancers performed, and Monsignor Dominique-Marie David led an outdoor Mass. The beautiful melodies of the U Cantin d’A Roca choir rang through the park, their songs reinforcing a connection to Monaco’s cultural roots.

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