Art, Philosophy and Fine Dining: Hôtel Hermitage unveils its Summer Program…
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.
What you Need to Know about Roadworks on the A500
Traffic detours and restrictions will be in place during French President Emmanuel Macron’s visit to Monaco on the 7th and 8th of June, as well as during roadworks on the A500 tunnel on weekday nights until July 4, 2025.
On Monday, June 2, Vinci Autoroutes began resurfacing the A500 in the town of La Turbie. Nearly 3 km of asphalt is being renovated in both directions, starting at the exit of the Monaco interchange (No. 56), including the toll platform and the Monaco tunnel.
The work is taking place from Monday to Friday night, from 8:30pm until 5:30am, requiring the closure of the A500 during these times until July 4. Detours will be put in place during these times.
Italy Officially Recognises Monegasque Driving Licences: No International Permit Required
In a move welcomed by residents of the Principality of Monaco, Italian authorities have officially confirmed that Monegasque driving licences are valid for use in Italy without the need for an international driving permit (IDP). This clarification brings an end to months of uncertainty that had caused confusion—and in some cases, legal challenges—at the border.
Malizia Explorer the new scientific research sailboat christened at Monaco
Malizia Explorer, the new research sailboat of Team Malizia, founded by Yacht Club de Monaco Vice-President Pierre Casiraghi and Boris Herrmann, was officially christened by the iconic oceanographer and explorer Sylvia Earle at a ceremony attended by YCM’s President HSH Prince Albert II of Monaco at the Yacht Club.
Following a blessing from Father Christian Venard, the symbolic moment was sealed with the traditional bottle of champagne. The arrival of the research vessel into Team Malizia, the home port being Monaco, is key to driving the team’s ongoing commitment to its “A Race We Must Win – Climate Action Now” mission, begun with the Malizia-Seaexplorer IMOCA . “This vessel is a superb logistics platform available to scientists. The initiative is fully in line with the spirit of Team Malizia that is founded on two essential pillars: competition and environmental protection,” said Pierre Casiraghi.
New Study Highlights the Crucial Role of the Larvotto Marine Protected Area
A recent underwater study of Monaco’s Larvotto Marine Protected Area revealed a “dynamic and thriving ecosystem that evolves with the seasons, highlighting the vital importance of this protected area for preserving marine biodiversity.”
Conducted using baited remote underwater video systems (BRUVS), the study is part of an innovative research project launched in 2023, led by the Prince Albert II of Monaco Foundation, Community Jameel, the Monegasque Association for the Protection of Nature (AMPN), THALASSA Marine Research and Environmental Awareness and Blue Abacus.
“We are delighted to see the successful use of underwater video systems revealing the richness of the Larvotto reserve. The project has produced valuable data that is now informing the protection and conservation of marine life in Monaco,” said George Richards, Director of Community Jameel.
