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Metal Masterpieces

FOR DECADES, the question of whether a car can be considered a work of art has sparked spirited debates among petrolheads and art connoisseurs alike. From smoky racetracks to hushed museum galleries,...

By H.I.R.H. Archduke Carl Christian of Austria

Sports

Fast Track To Net Zerø

I STARTED RACING AT A YOUNG AGE, working up through the ranks until reaching Formula 1. I’m a four-time Le Mans Champion and World Endurance Champion. I joined Formula E—the all-electric racing serie...

By Sébastien Buemi

Sports

The Magic Of Senna

I WAS BORN IN SÃO PAULO IN 1983, but this Principality, with its shimmering coastline and rich racing history, became more than just a residence—it became the backdrop of my life’s mo...

By Bruno Senna

Sports

Chasing Perfection

RACING THROUGH the narrow streets of Monaco in a Formula 1 car is an experience that defies description. Lap after lap, you’re kissing the walls with the tires, teasing the limits of...

By Oscar Piastri

Arts

The Guardian Of Culture

IN THE RADIANT HEART OF MONACO’S cultural capital, David Nahmad stands as a beacon of art and humanity, his boundless passion for masterpieces weaving a tapestry of cultural unity that transcends borders. Born in 1947 in Beirut, Lebanon, to a Jewish family Nahmad’s journey from Leba...

By Karolina Blasiak

The Food Scene

Cars And Caviar

I AM A VERY FRIENDLY GUY. I love everyone. But in my profession, it’s tough to build real friendships. I’m always working, flying between my two restaurants in Monaco and New York, and when I’m not working, I’m spending time with my family and kids. And then there’s my age—you don’t...

By Antonio Salvatore

Sports

The Three Monacoteers

I WAS BORN IN HYÈRES, France, in 1988. Back then, my parents were working together in their hairdressing salon. After a few years, they divorced. I lived with my mother between Hyères and Marseille before she met Hervé Leclerc and fell in love. We moved to Monaco with him when I was five. At the time, I was trying to process all these changes: a new, clean city with huge boats and sports cars everywhere, a new school (l’école des Dominicaines) run by Dominican sisters, and a new...

By Lorenzo Tolotta-Leclerc

Health & Wellness

Long Live (In) Monaco!

YES, THE WORLD IS GETTING OLDER. Data from the United Nations’ (UN) World Population Prospects 2024 shows that the global share of people aged 65+ increased from barely under 5% in 1960 to reach 10% in 2024. By 2080, older adults are expected to account for 16% of the overall share...

By Damien Ng

MONACO News

Nautical Ambitions

AS OUR PRESIDENT H.S.H. Prince Albert II of Monaco often reminds us: “Even if you are a small country, like ours, that does not prevent you from having big ambitions.” And that is exactly what Monaco represents. Despite its size, over the decades the Principality has established it...

By Bernard D’Allesandri

The Food Scene

The Mood Is Food

SUMMER IN MONACO isn’t just a season—it’s a state of mind. The moment the Grand Prix cars roll out, Monaco shifts gears. That’s when summer really begins for me. This year, it all feels a little different: tourists are arriving in new patterns, locals are sticking around longer, and...

By Antonio Salvatore

The Food Scene

The Art Of Cleaning One’s Plate

EATING OUT UNDER THE FIERCE Monaco sun at lunchtime can often feel more punishing than pleasurable. But not when it comes to Zia at Odyssey. This pop-up restaurant has sprung to life in the shaded, verdant oasis beside the pool at the Hotel Metropole—and it’s turning midday dining i...

By Suzanna Chambers

ON THE VIDEO DIGITAL COVER

Experience the allure of Monaco's elite with The Monegasque Digital Video Cover, showcasing a captivating lineup of illustrious monegasque personalities.

Antonio Salvatore

Antonio Salvatore - A Food Editor for The Monegasque™ , covering culinary art and food trends, Michelin-starred chef Antonio Salvatore was born in Basilicata, Italy, and has traveled extensively, honing his craft in Spain, England, and Russia. Now based in Monaco, he serves refined contemporary Italian cuisine at Rampoldi’s exclusive five-table setting, using top-quality ingredients from Menton, San Remo, and Southern Italy. His signature dishes include bottoni di vitello tonnato, cabri dodici ore, and texture di cioccolato, while at the brasserie, he reimagines classic dishes with a modern twist.

BUSINESS

The Prince from Place Vendôme

In the dazzling world of high jewelry, few names are as synonymous with exclusivity and artistry as Baruch. At his discreet bench in Place Vendôme, Paris’s legendary square for luxury jewelry, he creates fewer than thirty pieces each year. Each piece, meticulously crafted by hand, is a unique blend of rare stones and intricate design, reserved for royalty, collectors, and connoisseurs who seek the extraordinary. But while Place Vendôme may be where Baruch’s artistry begins, Monaco is where his...

By Andrew Shelepnytsky

BUSINESS

THE NECKLACE

JATUAL PARIS was founded with a clear vision: to craft a new language of luxury for women who embody both tradition and transformation. At the heart of this vision lies the Grand Royal Collection—a curated ensemble of twelve singular, one-of-a kind high jewelry necklaces, each inspired by the regal spirit of noble houses across France, Europe, and beyond. These are not reinterpretations of past designs; they are tributes to feminine strength and sovereign elegance, reimagined f...

By Alexander Agafiev

Travel

Discreet Luxury on the Shores of the Aegean: Vathi Cove Luxury Resort & Spa

For those accustomed to the quiet refinement of Monaco and seeking an equally composed escape, Vathi Cove Luxury Resort & Spa on the Greek island of Thassos presents a compelling option. Located on the protected Vathi Beach—part of the EU’s Natura 2000 network—this five-star property offers privacy, modern design, and a setting that needs little embellishment. Vathi Beach is known for its white sand, pine-covered hills, and remarkably clear waters. The resort is carefully integrated...

By Luiz F. Costa Macambira

Travel

Aliée Istanbul and Reimagining Heritage Spaces

Along the storied banks of the Golden Horn, where Byzantine shipyards once bustled and Ottoman merchants traded, a new chapter of urban life has quietly opened. Aliée Istanbul, part of the city’s larger Tersane redevelopment, is less a conventional hotel than an experiment in how historical spaces can be reimagined for contemporary living. The project is a collaboration with Paris Society, a French hospitality group known for cultural venues and dining concepts across Europe. But in Istanbul, t...

By Alexander Agafiev

BUSINESS

The Dubai Voice: A New Chapter in Global Journalism

In an ambitious expansion that underscores the growing convergence of global luxury media, MC Media & Publishing—headquartered in Monaco—has launched The Dubai Voice™, a new editorial platform focused on the pulse of one of the world’s most dynamic cities. Known for its polished titles such as Monaco Voice and the internationally lauded The Monegasque™, MC Media now brings its editorial gravitas to the Middle East. This is not the group’s first foray into influential publishing. With a team tha...

By Alexander Agafiev

WORLD

A YACHTING RENAISSANCE

FOR DECADES, Monaco has been the lodestar of the superyacht world, its port bristling with vessels that defy imagination in scale and splendor. The annual Monaco Yacht Show, a dazzling pageant of nautical ingenuity, draws the planet’s most visionary shipbuilders, designers, and entrepreneurs to its shores. Here, amid the clink of champagne flutes and the gleam of polished decks, the latest marvels are unveiled—sleek hulls powered by hydrogen, hybrid-electric engines whispering p...

By Ferruccio Rossi

Sports

THE CRAFTSMEN

I DIDN’T GROW UP dreaming of checkered flags, I grew up with the smell of earth, not burnt rubber. In Courroux, a small Swiss village nestled in the canton of Jura, life follows the tempo of the seasons. It’s quiet. Honest. Grounded. If you’d asked anyone in my neighborhood what I’d be when I grew up, they might’ve said a farmer. Maybe a mechanic. Racing driver? That was another planet. And yet, that planet had a gravity I couldn’t resist. I was three when I first touched a ste...

By Grégoire Saucy

Sports

VICTORY LAP

IN 2012, I achieved something I had dreamed of since childhood—winning the GP2 race on the streets of my hometown, Monaco. And not just winning, but doing it from pole position, in a race that saw no safety car—an extreme rarity on this unforgiving circuit. Minutes after crossing the finish line, Prince Albert II of Monaco stepped onto the racetrack to shake my hand. That moment—standing there, victorious in front of family, friends, and royalty—was one I’ll never forget. Growi...

By Johnny Cecotto Jr.

MONAPINION^TM

Thoughts, arguments, opinions and reflections

Helga Piaget

Working Across Generations To Protect Life's Greatest Commodity
Luiz F. Costa Macambira

We are not just a publication; and for sure not another luxury magazine
Maren Tschinkel

My goal is to inspire others with my approach to health
H.I.R.H. Archduke Carl Christian of Austria

A Bentley, a legacy, and the art of acquiring well

Influential People

SP Hinduja Shanu (Hinduja Family)

With a net worth of $19.5 billion, the Hinduja family is listed at #55 on Forbes 2018 The World’s Billionaires and #4 on India’s Richest 2018: The Top Ten Billionaires. As a senior member of the Hind...
James Ratcliffe

Former chemical engineer James Ratcliffe is the founder, chairman and majority owner of chemical powerhouse Ineos Group. The London-based conglomerate produces everything from synthetic oils and plast...
Stefano Pessina

Stefano Pessina heads the world's largest drugstore chain, Walgreens Boots Alliance. Pessina bought over 1,500 rival companies across Europe, merged his UniChem Group with Alliance Boots and took it p...
Eyal Ofer

Ofer owns Global Holdings, an international real estate firm, and the Zodiac Group, a shipping company. In addition to the 150 vessels he owns under Zodiac, Ofer also owns a 5% stake in Royal Caribbea...