Spanning less than a square mile, Monaco is a name that whispers a world of hedonism and beauty, offering endless possibilities for unforgettable epicurean experiences. With opulent urban architecture, prestigious events, sun-bleached beaches and unparalleled luxury, Monaco, is more than a destination, it’s an experience like nowhere else. With various new restaurant openings, including Les Ambassadeurs by Chef Christophe Cussac to an unbeatable cultural calendar of events including the Monet in the Full Light’ exhibition at the Grimaldi Forum Monaco and Monaco’s Sporting Summer Festival, the small but mighty principality is leading the way in its development.
Exciting New Openings:
• Les Ambassadeurs at Hotel Metropole: A new gourmet restaurant, Les Ambassadeurs by Chef Christophe Cussac is set to open in May within the Hotel Metropole, subtly blending authenticity with great technical skill, chef Cussac will share his love through exquisite Mediterranean cuisine. The new restaurant is a nod to the hotel’s history and the success of the iconic Les Ambassadeurs restaurant in the 1920s. • Maona Monte-Carlo: A new concept to bring back the legendary nightlife enjoyed by the Riviera jet set in the 1960s and 1970s is coming to Monaco in late June. This open-air summer cabaret will showcase live music and Monaco’s culinary heritage, offering a thrilling atmosphere and live DJ sets right opposite the Mediterranean Sea. • Club La Vigie Monte-Carlo: A new daytime summer beach club is set to open in Monaco this year, Club La Vigie Monte-Carlo. Visitors can expect a party vibe, postcard-perfect backdrop and clear blue sea, a truly unique summer season that blends glamour and escapism, party afternoons and a buzzing atmosphere. This private club will launch in June for guests to enjoy Mediterranean food, cocktails and great music. • Café de Paris: An unmissable classic is reopening in the Principality: the Café de Paris Monte-Carlo. It will be an opportunity to discover all the great new things that the Monte-Carlo Société des Bains de Mer is planning: the creation of an additional floor with a unique rooftop and a new space devoted to luxury shopping and other appealing concepts set to open fall 2023 • Leaf Bar by Giraudi: The Giraudi group is planning to open a new spot, the Leaf Bar, at the Port of Fontvieille by the end of the year. The concept will feature a vegan menu to attract people who are after a different kind of experience with proteins. The Giraudi group is also planning to welcome a new brand into its fold, Zeffirino.
Updates For Your Cultural Calendar:
• ‘Monet in the Full Light’ exhibition at the Grimaldi Forum Monaco: To mark the 140th anniversary of Claude Monet's first visit to Monte Carlo and the Riviera, the Grimaldi Forum Monaco will devote its major summer exhibition to him from July 8 to September 3. Bringing a hundred or so works from all over the world together in an area of 3,000 m², the exhibition will be one of the largest monographs devoted to Claude Monet of the decade, and without a doubt the most daring. • Polar Mission Exhibition at the Oceanographic Museum: For the next two years, the Oceanographic Museum is hosting a huge exhibition tracing more than a century of life in the Arctic and Antarctica: Polar Mission. Guests can take a trip to the poles with a five-stage immersion, where visitors will be able to meet the great polar explorers, the species which have adapted to life in these regions, the people that have chosen the Far North as their home and the researchers who are advancing science. • 16th Monte-Carlo Jazz Festival: The 16th edition of Monte-Carlo Jazz Festival proposes 11 exceptional dates in the unique setting of the Opera Garnier Monte-Carlo. Open to all and to the widest audience, the festival will also take place in the heart of the Principality’s hotels for unforgettable musical events: at the Hotel Hermitage Monte-Carlo, the Monte-Carlo Bay Hotel and the Hotel de Paris Monte-Carlo. • Monte-Carlo Summer Festival: A summer of music awaits at the iconic Monte-Carlo Summer Festival 2023. Featuring a line-up of legendary concerts by renowned artists such as Chris Isaak, Ricky Martin Symphonic, Norah Jones, Seal, Sting, MIKA, and more, will grace the stages of Sporting Monte-Carlo and Opera Garnier Monte-Carlo. For this edition the Monaco Red Cross Gala will be hosted by Robbie Williams at the mythical venue of Salle des Étoiles. Don't miss Chris Isaak's opening performance at Opera Garnier Monte-Carlo on July 10th.
The second-smallest independent state in the world makes up for its size in history, culture, entertainment and character. The Principality is committed to and is leading the way in planet preservation with an ambitious goal of reducing greenhouse gases by 55% by 2030. Championing sustainable travel, guests of the city-state can enjoy a once-in-a-lifetime getaway that’s also kind to the planet - whether that’s dining in the world's first 100% organic Michelin-starred restaurant, reclining in the comforts of a luxury eco-certified hotel, visiting the world-renowned Oceanographic Museum or exploring biodiverse marine reserves.
