The Condamine Market Hall renovation work has caused two Monaco restaurants to shut their doors temporarily. Norma and con will be closed from 1 April until 30 April 2026. The closure was done “in agreement with their management,” says a recent press release by Monaco’s City Hall.
“This closure is necessary to allow for technical work on the ceilings related to the air conditioning system,” states a press release by Monaco’s City Hall.
The restructuring of the market is planned because of the location’s “technical, regulatory, and safety requirements,” said the Mayor Georges Marson during a meeting with Condamine residents and shopkeepers in December. The project includes improvements to thermal, acoustic, and olfactory comfort, increased capacity, redesigned spaces, and modern equipment.
Throughout the construction period, estimated at 13 months, the Market will remain open thanks to a temporary setup on the Place d’Armes. Vendors will be accommodated outdoors in fully equipped kiosks for those who cook on-site. A large tent will be set up for other vendors with approximately 60 seats for customers, and another tent for Solis Bio.
Once the work is completed, visitors should find a modernized Market Hall, with its “architectural identity and welcoming atmosphere still in tact”.
Reducing Construction Disruptions
Measures planned to reduce disruptions caused by construction include: complete isolation of the work zone, installation of sensors and sound level meters to monitor noise levels, strict adherence to regulated working hours, scheduling of the noisiest work outside of peak hours, and measures to limit the spread of dust and vibrations. A digital monitoring tool will also allow local residents to be regularly informed of the progress of the construction.
“Every effort has been made to shorten the construction time as much as possible in order to minimize the impact on those living in the immediate vicinity of the Market. Indeed, it is essential to spare as much disruption as possible to customers, vendors, and, of course, the immediate neighbourhood. These are our priorities, believe me!” said Mayor Georges Marsan.
