At the end of the week we are, as usually, taking a look at the most recent events and interesting news of the passed week. Here is what we have selected for you.
Echoes of Grandeur: Monte-Carlo Opera’s Exhilarating Program for 2025/2026
On Monday, April 28, nearly 400 people gathered in the Salle Garnier of the Monte-Carlo Opera to attend the screening of the first part of the documentary Esultate, The History of the Monte-Carlo Opera, directed by Monegasque journalist Frédéric Laurent and his son, Jérémie. The evening was attended, among others, by HSH Prince Albert II, HRH the Princess of Hanover, Madame Isabelle Berro-Amadeï, Minister of Foreign Affairs and Cooperation, in charge of the functions of Minister of State, Stéphane Valeri, President-Delegate of the Monte-Carlo Société des Bains de Mer, and Jean-Louis Grinda, his Advisor for Cultural and Artistic Affairs and former Director of the Monte-Carlo Opera.
Guerlain and Hôtel Métropole Monte-Carlo Announce Collaboration to Debut New Destination Spa at The Hotel
In July 2025, Hôtel Métropole Monte-Carlo will launch a new haven of serenity and refinement in the heart of the Principality: The Spa Métropole by Guerlain. The result of a prestigious collaboration between the Riviera hotel and the House of Guerlain, this new destination spa embodies the promise of holistic wellbeing, guided by the expertise and vision of two exceptional houses. The Spa Métropole by Guerlain marks a key milestone in the hotel’s renovation, which will also see the debut of new accommodations revealed later this summer.
St Tropez House: 2025 Trends in Design & Art: An Interview with Emilia Jedamska
For over 14 years, St Tropez House has been at the forefront of luxury villa rentals in Saint-Tropez, catering to Ultra High Net Worth Individuals from Monaco and around the world. Emilia Jedamska, director of St Tropez House, has closely followed the evolution of design trends in the region’s villas. In this interview with Hello Monaco, she shares her insights into the key trends shaping Saint-Tropez’s luxury property scene in 2025.
Hello Monaco’s guide to the top FORMULA 1 TAG HEUER MONACO GRAND PRIX parties
This year the Formula 1 Drivers’ World Championship ™ celebrates its 75th anniversary, so its most glamourous race, the Monaco Grand Prix ™, is promising to be particularly bright. On May 23 to 25 May, 2025, guests from all around the world will be following the epic battle on the race track. After the daytime races, motorsport fans will traditionally attend the most vibrant parties. After midnight, the city truly becomes a magnet for partygoers. International celebrities will be hitting the stage, with the most famous DJs at the deck.
The festive atmosphere will also reign on board the mega-yachts, moored in the port facing the track, and in the Principality’s most prestigious restaurants and clubs. To avoid getting overwhelmed by a great number of these spectacular events, Hello Monaco has specially made a list of the FORMULA 1 TAG HEUER MONACO GRAND PRIX best parties.
Sweet Recognition: Monaco’s Floriane Grand Wins 2025 Gault & Millau Pastry Honour
Floriane Grand, Pastry Chef at the Monte-Carlo Bay Hotel & Resort and the two-Michelin-starred Blue Bay Marcel Ravin, has been awarded the 2025 Gault & Millau Pastry Trophy for the Provence-Alpes-Côte d’Azur, Corsica, and Monaco region. The announcement was made on Monday morning at the prestigious Gault & Millau Tour event held at the Palais de la Méditerranée in Nice.
Grand was the Monegasque recipient recognised at this year’s regional tour, which celebrates culinary excellence across eleven French territories and awards twelve distinctions in various gastronomy fields. This accolade adds to an already remarkable year for the chef, following her recent selection for the Michelin Guide’s Passion Dessert title — a dual recognition that further enhances the Monte-Carlo Société des Bains de Mer Group’s position in the world of haute cuisine.
