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BEYOND THE TRACK

01. INTRODUCTION

Your guide to the very best of Monaco

Monica Head

02. INTRODUCTION TO MONACO

36. THE HOTEL NOTEBOOK

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46. THE DINING NOTEBOOK

08. Memories of the Monaco Grand Prix 10. Sir Patrick Head 14. Sir Jackie Stewart 20. Riccardo Patrese 24. Mark Webber 28. David Coulthard 32. Monaco Grand Prix circuit guide and Roll of honour 34. DISCOVER SEO

His Serene Highness Albert II, Prince of Monaco:

These are the places to know

62. THE PARTY NOTEBOOK

Your after-party starts here

75. THE BEST OF BOAT WORLDS 78. THE STYLE NOTEBOOK

A taste of what is in store now

104. THE RELAXING NOTEBOOK

The best restorative retreats to help you reset and recharge

Sporting Events Organization

“My congratulations on the quality of Concierge Monaco.”

Hotels to put you in the perfect gear

110. THE ADVENTUROUS NOTEBOOK

From Palais Princier de Monaco

What not to miss on your travels

129. THE ARTISTIC NOTEBOOK

Your artistic itinerary begins here

138. PIT STOP

Mandarin Oriental, Sanya, China

140. MAP OF MONACO

Eric Mathon – Palais Princier / Monte-Carlo Société des Bains de Mer

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elcome to the Monaco edition of CONCIERGE magazine featuring the finest the Principality has to offer – from the most glorious grande dame hotels to the best bijoux gelateria. It is always a pleasure to put together tips to a Formula One destination for my SEO clients – I’ve been doing it for 20 years since I first came to Monaco for the Mumm 30 Sailing Regatta, and creating this magazine on mostly grey, drizzly days in London has made me long for some Mediterranean sunshine. Our focus – as always in motorsport – has been on time, or more specifically, how to make the most of it. To do that we have hand-selected each recommendation, crafting a curated guide filled with ideas and inspiration, whether it is food, fashion, beauty or wellness, to shape your journey and see the city-state with fresh eyes. The Monaco Grand Prix has always been a highlight of the motorsport calendar – from the people and setting to the atmosphere and nightlife. Far from just a playground for the rich and famous, it is also a hub of opportunity that is truly unique. It is why I wanted some of its leading figures – Sir Jackie Stewart, Riccardo Patrese, Mark Webber and David Coulthard, and (of course, my husband) Sir Patrick Head – to share their favourite memories of the race weekend with you. We hope this will be your best journey yet. Enjoy!

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CONCIERGE Published May 2018 MONICA HEAD SEO International and Concierge Founder & CEO, Co-editor, Head of Marketing and PR CLAIRE BRAYFORD Editor in Chief SANJHEVI KEMPADOO Project and Communications Manager ANGELIQUE BOONE Design and Production MAYA WEIER Social Media Manager JORGE ARÉVALO Cover illustration Main contributors SIR PATRICK HEAD SIR JACKIE STEWART RICCARDO PATRESE MARK WEBBER DAVID COULTHARD Sponsors SEO INTERNATIONAL (MAIN SPONSOR) FABERGÉ MANDARIN ORIENTAL, SANYA BROMPTON VERIFINE DOM REILLY CIPRIANI TWIGA Special thanks to everyone who has contributed to this edition: CLAUDIA BATTHYANY NATHALIE VARLEY MARTIN BRUNDLE SARA DAY SONIA IRVINE ANTONIO DUCCESCHI VALENTINA DELFINO ALLEGRA WHITTAKER AUTOMOBILE CLUB MONACO LAT IMAGES PIRELLI SOCIÉTÉ DES BAINS DE MER TOURISME OFFICE MONACO

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Since the chequered flag first came down in 1929, Monaco has thrown up drama like no other. To celebrate, we have asked some of our favourite motor racing stars, Sir Patrick Head, Sir Jackie Stewart, Riccardo Patrese, Mark Webber and David Coulthard, to relive their favourite memories. We also asked them what happens when you cross the finish line for the final time.

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The race weekend that pushes you to your limits Co-founder of Williams, one of the most respected engineers in Formula One and a veteran of the Monaco Grand Prix, Sir Patrick Head introduces you to the circuit unlike any other – and why winning here feels so sweet.

very driver wants to win at Monaco. It is a special challenge of mind control for the teams, drivers, engineers, technicians – and even the team principals. The noise is loud, the walls and curbs are close, the working conditions are difficult – everything to raise stress levels, often causing bad decisions. Usually lap times ramp up session by session, and a small bump in any practice will lose track time from which it is almost impossible to catch up. In past years, cars were housed in the paddock alongside the harbour and towed up to the pit lane for each practice, but more recently the pit lane garages have been created – with space above – where the engineers position their data screens. The wall on the left of the start/finish straight is granite, and the noise bouncing back makes it very difficult to hear, even with radio headgear on. So everything to cause tension far greater than a ‘normal’ Grand Prix. To achieve a fast lap requires full use of track limits, and the track limits are solid and unforgiving; a barrier, a curb, a wall.

Many cars will complete laps with paint marks on the side of tyres – the difference between a perfect lap ‘on the limit’ and damaged suspension is minimal. Monaco often teases with its weather. With mountains behind, if the weather comes in off the sea, it can be held over Monaco, while if the weather comes from either side, it blows through. Teams will have their satellite weather stations, but no guarantee on precise data if rain clouds are about. So it is a very tricky Grand Prix to win, more so than anywhere else – grid position is vital. Most often the winner will be the driver who achieves pole position, so the bias of a successful weekend is more towards qualifying than at other Grand Prix. It is also the Grand Prix that sponsors and their families will attend, placing extra pressure on drivers faced with a fuller weekend and more demands upon their time than usual, but it is all a part of the fun and challenge of Monaco. To win feels just that bit more important than elsewhere, and, unusually, it is celebrated with a gala dinner in the presence of Monaco royalty afterwards. Monaco just feels more special, and it is.

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Sir Patrick Head trackside at Monaco. From my expression, the car is not doing so well!

A LEVEL HEAD When Sir Patrick Head received his knighthood in 2015, Sir Frank Williams – the man with whom he’d had so much success – described him as a ‘design genius’. They co-founded Williams Grand Prix Engineering in 1977, and it was in Head’s brilliant cars that the team won 113 Grand Prix, nine Constructors’ Titles and seven Drivers’ World Championships – making it a household name. Only Ferrari has taken more Constructors’ Titles, but it’s won over a far longer period. A master of innovation, among Head’s ideas were the six-wheel car, continuously variable transmission, seamless shift transmission and active suspension, so it’s no surprise that some of Formula One’s most successful engineers started under his guidance. Although he has now left Formula One, he retains connection with both Williams F1 and Williams Advanced Engineering. He enjoys spending time with his wife Monica and young daughter Sophie Louise.

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MEMORIES OF MONACO

On the podium after the Montoya win in 2003

My first Monaco Grand Prix with Williams was in 1978 and we were running one car for Australian driver Alan Jones. Only 20 cars were permitted to start as the circuit was judged too tight for more, but 24 cars were allowed to qualify. Formula One Constructorsâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; Association (FOCA) reserved 20 places of the 24, and via a bit of persuasion helped by our Saudi Arabian sponsorship, we got one of the entries by invitation, as did Renault. The other two places were decided by an early pre-qualifying session on Thursday morning, nine cars fighting for two places. These went to Riccardo Patrese and Rolf Stommelen in the Arrows. Alan went on to qualify 10th, and through a good start ran sixth and then via attrition moved up to third. Sadly for us and Alan, an oil leak ended his race on lap 29. It was my first introduction to the many challenges of Monaco.

'The great Gilles Villeneuve on the limit in the 1979 Ferrari at Monaco'

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GETTING LIVES BACK ON TRACK

For over 3 decades the Grand Prix Trust has provided support for Formula 1â&#x20AC;&#x2122;s unsung heroes. The Trust helps F1 team personnel, trackside or factory-based, to put their lives back on track when things go wrong. Our mission is to provide effective and essential support, along with independent help and advice, to current and former employees of Grand Prix teams and their families, plus others working within the F1 industry. t: +(44) 7487 416 398 e: office@grandprixtrust.com www.grandprixtrust.com Grand-Prix-Trust Registered Charity Number: 327454

The Grand Prix Trust is a growing social hub, where F1 friends can stay in touch to share information and opportunities as well as reconnect with former colleagues at our social events and Reunions. There is no Membership fee to join the Trust for eligible members.

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Brave heart Three-time World Champion and British racing legend Sir Jackie Stewart, who landed three of his 27 Grand Prix wins in Monaco, talks about his first triumph in the Principality and explains why he is now facing the toughest race of his life.

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Sir Jackie Stewart crossing the line winning the 1964 F3 race

Unfortunately I left my papers, including passports, on the roof of the car and we only realised they were missing when we got to Dover. Luckily Bruce had found them on the road outside his house, and the only option was to drive back to west London, pick them up and fly to Nice via Geneva on one-way tickets. Another way to economise was to stay to the east of Monaco in the Westminster Hotel in Roquebrune-CapMartin, Menton, and walk the 5km each day to and from the track. I remember Ken Tyrrell telling me to “take it easy” in the race, but I managed to pull away at the start and won, to be greeted by the great Juan Manuel Fangio when I came around to the finish line on the slow down lap. Through an interpreter he said “Well done young man, that was very impressive”, and those words still mean so much because Fangio was a great ambassador for motorsport, a man who I have always held in very high regard for his achievements on the track and his bearing off it. As the principal support race winner we went to the grand gala dinner, which was always held on the Sunday evening. I was on the left of Princess Grace, while Helen was on the opposite side of the table with Prince Rainier.

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he 1964 Formula Three Championship was when I really began making a name for myself in motorsport, driving for the legendary Ken Tyrrell in a Cooper T72 BMC. All of my three World Championships were won with Tyrrell, with whom I had a long association, so it’s fitting my first taste of Monaco was with him as well. The 1964 F3 race there was the first time I’d raced abroad, but we weren’t paid quite the same as the drivers of today. In order to save money, my wife Helen and I planned to drive to Monaco, staying with Bruce and Patty McLaren on the way down from Scotland.

Sir Jackie Stewart and wife Helen in the early days.

“I remember Ken Tyrrell telling me to ‘take it easy’ in the race, but I managed to pull away at the start and won.”

Sir Jackie Stewart and wife Helen on the podium, with Prince Rainer and Princess Grace.

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SAFETY FIRST Sir Jackie Stewart drove in an era with primitive safety standards for both cars and circuits. A powerful advocate of improvements, he often came up against strong opposition and even ridicule, but drivers owe much to his determination for change. He had a personal interest in doing things differently as many of his close friends were killed needlessly on the track, including Jim Clark and his Tyrrell team mate François Cevert, who died in practice at what should have been Stewart’s final Grand Prix at Watkins Glen in the United States. The Scotsman was as brave on the track as he was off it, and those who criticised him over his desire for improved safety were unjustified – he knew what he was talking about as he was often fastest at the most challenging and potentially dangerous venues.

Winning at Monaco in 1971 with the Tyrrell 003

The glamour ended there though – for our return journey, Helen and I found someone who wanted their car and trailer driven back to England, so we came back by road, but at least our expenses were paid. Back then I got 50 per cent of all prize money earned by the car, but that was usually a few hundred pounds so we’d always jump at the chance to keep spending down! My racing career was on the up and the next year I was back at Monaco as a works BRM Formula One driver, qualifying third, with my team mate Graham Hill on pole. After 29 laps I was in the lead but spun on oil, recovering to finish third behind Graham, with Lorenzo Bandini in a Ferrari second. It was a valuable lesson as I knew that I should have seen the oil and kept hold of my lead, but the next year I put that right and won in the BRM 261. To improve my earnings, from the start of my career I explored every avenue to bolster the race income. In 1966 I came close to a win at Indianapolis, which gave me a profile in America which I developed with TV appearances. I also competed in the 1971 CanAm championship – a series involving very powerful open sports cars – although the thing I remember most about that year is crossing the Atlantic 43 times.

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Presenting Carlos Reutemann with a Rolex after my retirement from racing.

LIFE AFTER FORMULA ONE My latest challenge – and my greatest so far – is launching the charity Race Against Dementia. In recent years, my wife Helen – the love of my life for more than 60 years – has been affected by dementia. I obviously can do little directly to help her, but I started the charity to support the development of medicines to diminish and, I hope, eventually eradicate the disease. Her razor-sharp mind was one of the things I immediately fell in love with, and it is her mind that is vanishing.

“There are no problems, only solutions. My mission is to find a solution.”

But my logic is based on something John Lennon said – ‘There are no problems, only solutions.’ My mission is to find a solution. I have already invested £1million of my own money in a bid to find a cure within my wife’s lifetime. Formula One has the fastest technology change of any business or industry or sport in the world. While the race is going on, someone is deciding what they need to change and then that part is designed, manufactured and arrives in time for the next race – all within one week. The designers that are responsible for that are so creative and so fast. I want to find someone like that, but for dementia, and I won’t stop until I find them.

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Motorsport is a complex activity with many supply businesses, and I worked to develop my value to a host of companies helping to promote their products. At 78 I am still very active with a busy diary and a full life – all brought to me by my beloved motorsport. I have been instrumental in bringing many large multinational sponsors into Formula One such as Rolex, HSBC, RBS, Heineken, Ford, Goodyear and more. As well as being an ambassador for Heineken, this year will mark the 50th year of my association with Rolex, which has been an honour and a great achievement.

A RACE AGAINST TIME Speed, precision, fierce determination – that’s how you win a race in Formula 1. Helen was Jackie’s stopwatch, timing his laps to the millisecond. But the woman who once kept Jackie on the clock is now confronted by dementia, a disorder that – for now – has no cure. Her battle is Sir Jackie’s race. One in three people will get dementia in their lifetime: a new case is reported every three seconds. Race Against Dementia aims to find a way to prevent and cure the disease by fueling the most ambitious, innovative and breakthrough dementia research connecting the best research talent from around the world. Visit www.raceagainstdementia.com to donate to this worthy cause.

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Riccardo Patrese’s thrilling tale of beating the odds to win at Monaco

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1982

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was an important year for me. I had joined the Brabham team alongside Nelson Piquet, who was the reigning World Champion.

I knew that I had a good opportunity to win in Monaco, so I packed my tuxedo for the post-race gala dinner, just in case. I was competitive during practice and qualified on the front row alongside the Renault of Rene Arnoux. In the early laps Arnoux powered into the lead, with Bruno Giacomelli behind, while Arnoux’s teammate Alain Prost passed me on the main straight. Arnoux spun on lap 15 while Giacomelli retired with a mechanical problem, so the race settled down with Prost leading, myself in second, then Didier Pironi in the sole Ferrari in third and Andrea de Cesaris in the second Alfa Romeo in fourth. It looked like that would be the way we’d finish, but during the last three laps rain prompted changes worthy of a Hitchcock movie. First, Prost slammed into the barriers after the chicane, leaving me in the lead, but coming down to the hairpin at the Loews Hotel (now The Fairmont) I found the track especially slippery and spun, stalling the engine and looking back up the road as the others passed me. The car was judged to be in a dangerous position, so the marshalls pushed me back, and I was able to steer and point the car in the right direction. I bounced in the cockpit as much as my seat belts allowed me, and slowly the car started rolling down the track. It was a case of lift the clutch, into second gear, engage the clutch and then the engine fired. I was on my way, thinking that I might still gain a few points, but knowing that Pironi, de Cesaris and Derek Daly in a Williams had passed me. I then passed de Cesaris’s Alfa Romeo, stationary on the side of the road and out of fuel, and the same thing “I couldn’t believe it when happened with Pironi. There was a black cloud in my mind, but I thought I might now be second behind Daly. I found out I had won!” I had no radio from the pits, so it was a surprise when I got to Rascasse and I was waved through to go to the podium on the pit straight. We had been told that only the winner would take his car to the podium, so I thought the organisers had changed their minds and that the cars ahead were already there, but when I arrived it was only me – Daly was down in sixth after an accident. I couldn’t believe it when I found out I had won! As the winner, I was guest of honour at the royal table at the gala dinner, so it was lucky that I’d packed my tuxedo. The atmosphere at the show was amazing, and it was very colourful with Barry White performing. For the opening dance I was to accompany Princess 1982 Monaco Grand Prix. Grace for a waltz. My upbringing hadn’t included learning the moves, but Riccardo Patrese on the Princess Grace – who tragically was to die in a car accident in the autumn podium with Princess Grace and Prince Rainier of that year to great sadness around the world – was fantastic and said to me: “Don’t worry, I’ll drive tonight”. What wonderful memories!

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Today I still have a connection with Monte Carlo as I have a house there. I have always liked the place because you can almost breathe in the atmosphere and at the same time relax and do many sports. My passion for the last 20 years has been horse riding. You could say I have replaced the adrenaline of driving a thousand-horsepower Formula One car with a new kind of exhilaration on horseback.

Only six drivers have competed in more GPs than Italyâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Riccardo Patrese, who raced 257 times in Formula One between 1977 and 1993. He took the chequered flag first on six occasions, and finished as runner up in the 1992 World Championship driving for Williams.

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EVENTS ORGANIZED BY THE AUTOMOBILE CLUB DE MONACO IN 2018 AND 2019

The Automobile Club de Monaco The Automobile Club de Monaco (ACM) is the oldest automobile club in the world, with a global membership of more than 5,000 people. In 2015, it celebrated its 125th anniversary. The Club was originally formed in August 1890 as an association named the ‘Sport Vélocipédique Monégasque’ and its title evolved to become the ‘Sport Automobile et Vélocipédique Monégasque’ and then finally, on March 29th 1925, the new name of Automobile Club de Monaco was adopted. The first Monte-Carlo Rally took place on 21st January 1911 and the first Grand Prix Automobile de Monaco was held on 14th April 1929. 23 Bd Albert 1er Monaco +377 93 15 26 00 info@acm.mc www.acm.mc

11th Grand Prix de Monaco Historique May 11th – 13th 2018 The Grand Prix de Monaco Historique will celebrate in 2018 its 11th edition, an unmissable event for worldwide collectors and classic motorsport fanatics. A real sprint race, contested on the legendary circuit of Monaco, The Grand Prix de Monaco Historique is designed for worldwide collectors, nostalgic enthusiasts, drivers, spectators and ardent supporters of former days’ mechanics, who definitely won’t miss this world event. Organized since 1997 by the Automobile Club de Monaco, this ‘biennial’ event will take place two weeks before the Grand Prix de Monaco de Formule 1.

76th Grand Prix de Monaco May 24th – 27th 2018 The ‘Grand Prix de Monaco F1’ is widely considered to be one of the most important and prestigious motor races in the world, alongside the Indianapolis 500 and the 24 Hours of Le Mans. Since its inception in 1929, Drivers and Teams have always relished the challenge of racing on the narrow course around the streets of Monte Carlo, with its many changes in elevation, the tight corners and its famous tunnel. It is certainly one of the most demanding circuits in the Formula One calendar and the ‘one to win’ for drivers and teams. The race programme is unusual in that the first practice sessions take place on Thursday and the circuit is opened to the

public on Friday afternoon and on each evening. The Monaco Grand Prix is regarded as one of the most exhilarating experiences in sport for the attendant 200,000 race fans.

3rd eRally Monte-Carlo October 24th – 28th 2018 Since this rally was inaugurated in 2016, replacing the Rallye Monte-Carlo of New Energies and Rallye Monte-Carlo ZENN (Zero Emission – No Noise) in the FIA New and Electric Energy Championship calendar, the Automobile Club de Monaco continues with conviction to pursue its leadership role and consolidate its commitment to new energies and sustainable development technologies. This event is reserved for 100 per cent electric vehicles, without the use of extension cables; 100 per cent hydrogenated or hybrid electric/ hydrogen vehicles with four wheels; all registered for road use and with a minimum capacity of two and a maximum of five passengers. This will be a rally appreciated by automobile manufacturers and automotive specialists alike as an opportunity to demonstrate the technological potential of their vehicles under everyday conditions.

87th Rallye Automobile Monte-Carlo* January 21st – 27th 2019 * Dates subject to change

The ‘Rallye Automobile Monte-Carlo’ is the oldest rally in the world, with the first edition held in 1911. It is one of the world’s most famous motorsport events. Historically, competitors

would set off from host cities in the four corners of Europe and rally through difficult and demanding road conditions to complete and celebrate at the end of a unique event in Monte-Carlo. The rally now takes place along the French Riviera in the Principality of Monaco and in south-east France, around Gap. Since its beginning, the rally has always been the ‘one to win’ for manufacturers and drivers. The ‘Rallye Automobile Monte-Carlo’ has been a round of the World Rally Championship since its inception in 1973 and, during the years 2009 to 2011, it was the opening round of the Intercontinental Rally Challenge.

22nd Rallye Monte-Carlo Historique* January 30th – February 6th 2019 * Dates subject to change

From its first successful edition in 1998, the popularity of the ‘Rallye Monte-Carlo Historique’ has never wavered, with an average minimum number of 300 cars taking the start. This 21st edition of Rallye Monte-Carlo Historique distinguishes itself again by the diversity of its itinerary, concocted by the Organizing Committee of Automobile Club de Monaco. In order to give a fair chance to every competitor, there will be three averages to keep all along the race. As usual, the race this year is open to cars which participated in the editions of the Rallyes Automobiles Monte-Carlo between 1955 and 1980.

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Mark Webber on his Monaco masterclass Australian driver Mark Webber remembers battling the elements and holding off a host of big names when he won in Monaco six years ago â&#x20AC;&#x201C; and rolling out his favourite party trick.

In 2012

I was fortunate enough to It means pit stops require absolute win my second Monaco precision and focus from the team as any slipGrand Prix. It was also one of my toughest ups will cost you track and race position. victories. Likewise, in the cockpit, concentration needs I started the race from pole-position after to be at the highest level for an extremely long receiving a handshake on the grid from one of period â&#x20AC;&#x201C; the unforgiving barriers are just waiting my own motorsport heroes, the motorcyclist to suck you in and even the smallest of errors Valentino Rossi. I knew I had a big afternoon can result in disaster and instant retirement ahead of me, but from pole I got the all- from the race. important good start up to Sainte-DĂŠvote and Another reason that Monaco is so headed the field towards Hotel de Paris for unpredictable (and at the same time exciting) what would be a long, two-hour race. is the weather. And the reason why the 2012 Because you are racing on what are normally race proved to be such a challenge was public roads, track conditions change a lot over because it started to rain with 10 laps to go. the course of the race so the onus is on the driver It created extra pressure to judge the to read the conditions correctly throughout. conditions and control the race from the front. Another anomaly with Monaco is the I had Nico Rosberg, Fernando Alonso, Sebastian limited overtaking opportunities around the Vettel and Lewis Hamilton all waiting to pounce tight and twisty circuit. if I made a mistake!

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Mark Webber raced for Minardi, Jaguar, Williams and Red Bull in Formula One, winning nine races and amassing more than 1,000 championship points. After leaving Formula One in 2013 he went on to win the World Endurance Championship with Porsche in 2015 before retiring from motorsport a year later.

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Even the podium ceremony at Monaco is different to anywhere else. We drive the cars to the podium, receive the trophies beside the track and then get to spray champagne all over the road and the gathered crowd, remembering, of course, to avoid members of the Monaco Royal Family who are there to present the trophies. Winning the Monaco Grand Prix is a massive team achievement and so it’s compulsory to celebrate in style once we get back to the Formula One paddock where the team and its VIP guests are enjoying the atmosphere. I developed what became something of a party trick after I won my first Monaco Grand Prix in 2010 by doing a back-flip somersault into the swimming pool on the deck of the Red Bull Energy Station. After the trackside celebrations have ended, the partying continues long into the night and for the winning driver it includes a special invitation to join HSH Prince Albert and Princess Charlene at the post-race gala ball. For me, I felt humbled and honoured to be a two-time winner of an event that is so steeped in motorsport history and won by some true legends of the sport.

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“It was a beautiful feeling to finally see the chequered flag after 78 laps and to be welcomed across the line by a crescendo of foghorns being sounded from all the boats in the harbour.”

Mark Webber accepting his trophy from HSH Prince Albert.

LIFE AFTER FORMULA ONE “I retired from Formula One at the end of the 2013 season, signing to race for Porsche in the World Endurance Championship, including the famous Le Mans 24 Hours race. Porsche is as professional as any of the top Formula One teams and I loved my role in helping to develop the 919 Hybrid sports prototype and getting it to the top of the podium. Sharing the car with young Kiwi Brendon Hartley (now racing for Toro Rosso in Formula One) and Timo Bernhard, we won the world title in 2015 and finished second behind our sister car at Le Mans. I hung up my racing helmet at the end of 2016 but have maintained my ties with Porsche as a global ambassador and I also represent Rolex and Red Bull. Motorsport still plays a big part in my life though – I manage Mitch Evans who races for Jaguar in Formula E, and I attend a number of Formula One races as a pundit for Channel 4’s live telecasts and as a guest speaker at corporate events. However, my new business interest is as far removed from the sport as you can imagine as I’ve recently launched a range of outdoor sports clothing called Aussie Grit Apparel. It specialises in functional designs for off-road cycling and running, both of which formed the basis of my physical training regime over many years. It’s been a steep learning curve but we’re proud of our products and what we’ve achieved so far.” Photography © rich@veloccino.com

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F1 GRAND PRIX DRIVERS CLUB

PRESERVING AND PROMOTING THE HERITAGE AND THE SPIRIT OF GRAND PRIX RACING Even though the club has rarely counted more than 100 active members, it has over more than 50 years of existence to become the guardian of great tradition and heritage. To this day it is driven and kept alive by a spirit of true sportsmanship and camaraderie which is comparatively rare in this day and age, and for that reason alone is more than worth cultivating. While the very background of its members means our Club will always be ‘exclusive’ we see it as our duty to not only preserve the original spirit and attitudes behind Grand Prix racing, but to promote and foster it to enthusiasts the world over. The Club has rightly evolved from its original purely social role, to communicate with enthusiasts, share our heritage, and preserve it for future generations. So, from current humble origins we hope we will grow into a living testimony of not only Grand Prix and F1 racing, but all other forms of motorsport in which our members have competed over the years.

“A small but very exclusive Club” is how founding member Toulo de Graffenried liked to describe the “Club des Anciens Pilotes de Grand Prix F1” as it was originally called. For any matters related to media, sponsorship, event participation contact: Howden Ganley President Emanuele Pirro Vice President Theo K. Huschek Secretary General Agnes de Laborderie Carlier Assistant Secretary Find out more: www.f1grandprixdriversclub.com

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How David Coulthard swapped the track for television Monaco Grand Prix 2000. David Coulthard (McLaren MP4/15 Mercedes) 1st position, at the Grand Hairpin.

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David Coulthard on the podium in Monaco after winning in 2000

Known as one of the smoothest drivers of his generation, dashing DC has now made a seamless gear-change into television production after a 14-year career in Formula One. A long-term resident of Monaco, he talks about life in Monte Carlo, how his first race here started with an accident, a red flag and a retirement – and standing on top of the podium in 2000 and 2002. moved to Monaco in early 1995, clutching a cheque signed by Frank Williams and ready for my first full year in Formula One. I’d started mid-season in 1994, driving for Williams after Ayrton Senna tragically died at Imola. Although there were obvious tax advantages, the main motivation was to live in a convenient location for the busy program ahead. Back then we usually had two- or three-day tests between Grand Prix, and a number of European venues are within driving distance of Monaco. My first Monaco Grand Prix began with a red flag following an incident between myself and the Ferrari duo of Jean Alesi and Gerhard Berger – I seem to remember a disagreement about who owned the same piece of track. After the race was stopped, I was able to restart in the spare car, mostly still set up for my teammate Damon Hill. Unfortunately I retired with a gearbox problem. My two victories at Monaco came in 2000 and 2002 with McLaren. In 2000 I benefited from a rare error by Michael Schumacher, who bent his suspension against a barrier with around 20 laps to go when he was leading and I was second. I found my win in 2002 far more satisfying though – I was faster off the front row than Juan Pablo Montoya in his Williams BMW and led from start to finish. In both cases I was guest of honour at the post-race gala dinner and had the privilege to chat with HSH Prince Rainier III about his life and the Principality. And in part due to my residence, I have become friendly with HSH Prince Albert II and his family.

“I found my win in 2002 far more satisfying”

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Below: David talks to Lewis Hamilton after the race at the Belgian Grand Prix 2015

LIFE AFTER FORMULA ONE “I was an investor in the Columbus Hotel for 10 years while I was racing, and since then I have participated in the start up and development of two businesses. Firstly, with Jake Humphreys and others at Whisper Films, a production company that produces Formula One for Channel 4, with me commentating. Whisper Films has just completed the entire broadcast for the Winter Paralympic Games in Pyeongchang, South Korea. In a short time, we have become the third largest independent production company in the UK. I also have an events management company called Velocity, set up with Guy Horner, which managed the Formula One Live event in London before the 2017 British Grand Prix. It was quite an operation – we had to obtain planning permissions and shut down Trafalgar Square and Pall Mall. We will do the same in Marseilles this year before the French Grand Prix at the Paul Ricard circuit. The company is growing and covering events outside motorsport as well, and we apply Formula One standards towards presentation and efficiency. I have lived in Monaco for 23 years, longer than I spent in Scotland, and find it very safe and ideal for family life – my young son is even learning to sail at the yacht club. Property prices are high, but otherwise living costs are no greater than France or Italy. As our son is still at school, my wife and I usually just eat out at lunch, often at Michelangelo, which has a varied and fun clientele. I have a fold-up Brompton bicycle which I enjoy riding in the Monaco sunshine. It’s less dangerous than in London, I get some training in and I love that I can have a coffee in Italy one day and France the next. (www.whisperfilms.co.uk, www.velocityexperience.com)

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Right: Despite retiring from Formula One driving at the end of 2012, and focusing on commentating activities, David still clearly has not lost his speed behind the wheel, winning the drivers’ title at the 2018 Race of Champions against notable past and current motorsport stars.

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Monaco circuit guide THURSDAY 24TH MAY – SUNDAY 27TH MAY 2018 PRACTICE 1

THURSDAY 24TH MAY

PRACTICE 2

THURSDAY 24TH MAY

15:00 – 16:30

PRACTICE 3

SATURDAY 26TH MAY

12:00 – 13:00

QUALIFYING

SATURDAY 26TH MAY

15:00 – 16:00

RACE DAY

SUNDAY 27TH MAY

15:10 – 17:10

Mirabeau Haute

Mirabeau Bas

10:00 – 11:30

Portier

Fairmont Hotel Hairpin

Casino

Massenet Tunnel

Beau Rivage Sainte Dévote Nouvelle Chicane Tabac

Louis Chiron

Piscine (Pool)

La Rascasse

Antony Noghès

LOCAL START TIME

Racing at Monaco was “like trying to cycle round your living room” Nelson Piquet

NUMBER OF LAPS

CIRCUIT LENGTH (KM)

RACE DISTANCE (KM)

3.337

260.286

15:10

GRAND PRIX DEBUT

1950

2017 QUALIFYING RESULTS

2017 RACE RESULTS

LAP RECORD

1. KIMI RÄIKKÖNEN (FERRARI)

1. SEBASTIAN VETTLEL (FERRARI)

SERGIO PEREZ (2017)

2. SEBASTIAN VETTLEL (FERRARI)

2. KIMI RÄIKKÖNEN (FERRARI)

3. VALTTERI BOTTAS (MERCEDES)

3. DANIEL RICCIARDO (RED BULL RACING TAG HEUER)

1m 14.820s

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MONACO GRAND PRIX

and roll of honour... The drivers who have conquered the Monaco race more than once, plus those who have achieved their first GP win at Monaco. MULTIPLE WINNERS (DRIVERS) WINS

DRIVER

YEARS WON

CONSTRUCTORS

AYRTON SENNA (Brazil)

1987, 1989, 1990, 1991, 1992, 1993

Lotus-Honda / McLaren-Honda / McLaren-Ford

GRAHAM HILL (United Kingdom)

1963, 1964, 1965, 1968, 1969

BRM / Lotus-Ford

MICHAEL SCHUMACHER (Germany)

1994, 1995, 1997, 1999, 2001

Benetton-Ford / Benetton-Renault / Ferrari

ALAIN PROST (France)

1984, 1985, 1986, 1988

McLaren-TAG / McLaren-Honda

STIRLING MOSS (United Kingdom)

1956, 1960, 1961

Maserati / Lotus-Climax

JACKIE STEWART (United Kingdom)

1966, 1971, 1973

BRM / Tyrrell-Ford

NICO ROSBERG (Germany)

2013, 2014, 2015

Mercedes

JUAN MANUEL FANGIO (Argentina)

1950, 1957

Alfa Romeo / Maserati

MAURICE TRINTIGNANT (France)

1955, 1958

Ferrari / Cooper-Climax

NIKI LAUDA (Austria)

1975, 1976

Ferrari

JODY SCHECKTER (South Africa)

1977, 1979

Wolf-Ford / Ferrari

DAVID COULTHARD (United Kingdom)

2000, 2002

McLaren-Mercedes

FERNANDO ALONSO (Spain)

2006, 2007

Renault / McLaren-Mercedes

MARK WEBBER (Australia)

2010, 2012

Red Bull-Renault

LEWIS HAMILTON (United Kingdom)

2008, 2016

McLaren-Mercedes / Mercedes

SEBASTIAN VETTEL (Germany)

2011, 2017

Red Bull-Renault / Ferrari

FIRST WINS (DRIVERS) WINS

YEAR WON

CONSTRUCTOR

DRIVER

JACK BRABHAM (Australia)

1959

Cooper-Climax

BRUCE McCLAREN (New Zealand)

1962

Cooper-Climax

DENNY HULME (New Zealand)

1967

Brabham-Repco

JOCHEN RINDT (Austria)

1970

Lotus-Ford

JEAN-PIERRE BELTOISE (France)

1972

BRM

RONNIE PETERSON (Sweden)

1974

Lotus-Ford

PATRICK DEPAILLER (France)

1978

Tyrrell-Ford

CARLOS REUTEMANN (Argentina)

1980

Williams-Ford

GILLES VILLENEUVE (Canada)

1981

Ferrari

RICCARDO PATRESE (Italy)

1982

Brabham-Ford

KEKE ROSBERG (Finland)

1983

Williams-Ford

OLIVIER PANIS (France)

1996

Ligier-Mugen-Honda

MIKA HÄKKINEN (Finland)

1998

Mclaren-Mercedes

JUAN PABLO MONTOYA (Colombia)

2003

Williams-BMW

JARNO TRULLI (Italy)

2004

Renault

KIMI RÄIKKÖNEN (Finland)

2005

Mclaren-Mercedes

JENSON BUTTON (United Kingdom)

2009

Brawn-Mercedes

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Monte-Carlo Société des Bains de Mer

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THE HOTEL NOTEBOOK

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Smart city crash pads, Belle Epoque beauties, the sharpest design and the hippest hangouts – we’ve snoozed in the beds and tried the morning granola – if you want to simmer down or race on to pole position these are the hotels to put you in the perfect gear...

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HOTEL DE PARIS MONTE CARLO Exciting refurbishment is afoot at one of Monaco’s most storied hotels. When unveiled in December, the Hôtel de Paris will be enhanced with a garden courtyard, a new spa, fitness, and pool area, and expanded refurbished rooms. One of the latest is the dashing new Princess Grace suite dubbed: ‘the most exclusive and exceptional setting on the Riviera’. Prince Albert II of Monaco gave guidance on its development with family heirlooms scattered throughout including the princess’s press-flower collages and old family photos. Spread over two floors, it has two bedrooms, three lounges, a sauna and a terrace with infinity pool and hot tub. Guests can also enjoy a retinue of attendants including a private concierge and housekeeping staff. There is also a private cabana on Monte Carlo Beach should they wish to wave to the super yachts. It’s a true pinch-me-I’m-dreaming experience. Place du Casino, 98000 Monaco +377 98 06 30 00 www.hoteldeparismontecarlo.com

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HOTEL HERMITAGE Spectacular sights are everywhere in Monaco but the stained-glass dome ceiling â&#x20AC;&#x201C; designed by no less than Gustave Eiffel â&#x20AC;&#x201C; at the Hotel Hermitage lobby is seriously something to see. The discreet sibling to the nearby Hotel de Paris, like its sister it is brimming with luxury, if slightly more underthe-radar. We love the Baccaratadorned Crystal bar for a glass of champagne, the one-Michelinstarred Le Vistamar restaurant. You can wake up to a view of the yachts in Port Hercule and take advantage of the Monte Carlo Cercle card, which offers free admission to the Casino and the Thermes Marins spa. Everything about the hotel is subtle, refined and utterly delicious. Square Beaumarchais, 98000 Monaco +377 98 06 40 00 www.hotelhermitagemontecarlo.com

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FAIRMONT MONTE CARLO To really accelerate your trip, why not choose a room with a view of the legendary Fairmont Hairpin turn – the slowest bend of the championship – at the Fairmont Monte Carlo? The latest is the Ayrton Senna suite, complete with signed photos and memorabilia of Ayrton’s six victories in Monaco as well as champagne, fresh flowers and amuse-bouche on arrival. There are three Grand Prix suites dedicated to Formula One drivers Jean Alesi, Sir Stirling Moss and David Coulthard. The Fairmont also offers a new package to really get you into the heart of Formula One called ‘Room & Vroom’. It includes an accompanied hour-long session driving a Ferrari F430 F1 Spider Cabriolet on a road course. Then you can come back, enjoy a dip in the rooftop pool, a cocktail in Saphir 24 and drink in the unparalleled view of the Mediterranean (it quite literally advances into the sea on pillars). 12 Avenue des Spélugues, 98000 Monaco +377 93 50 65 00 www.fairmont.com/monte-carlo

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HOTEL METROPOLE Sometimes you want to hit the city in style, sometimes you want to hide away somewhere with discreet service, soft lighting and a bed you don’t want to leave. The graceful Hotel Metropole is all of the above – and you never know who might be in the suite next door. This race weekend take tea beneath the Formula One-inspired red flower installation or try the ‘Get Dizzy with Speed’ experience where you can climb into the driving seat of a Formula One car at the exhilarating Circuit du Luc track in Provence. The package includes theory workshops by a certified Formula One driver as well as timed laps and a driver’s certificate. The hotel is perfect for motorsport fans with great views of the race from the Dom Perignon Lounge, and the outdoor terrace of the Michelin-starred Joël Robuchon restaurant. If we could stay forever, we would. 4 Avenue de la Madone, 98000 Monaco +377 93 15 15 15 www.metropole.com

HOTEL MONTE CARLO BAY The problem with the Monte Carlo Bay hotel – the self-contained mega-resort on the Med with Europe’s largest sand-bottomed lagoon and direct access to the sea – is that it is so well equipped you’ll never want to leave. The Green Globe-certified hotel is on its very own peninsula and boasts four hectares of gardens, a private dock and helipad, as well as five restaurants and spa. You can enjoy cocktails by the lagoon in one of the large Balinese-style beds or Pinxtos Nomade tapas by Marcel Ravin whose Michelin-starred Blue Bay restaurant is fast becoming the must-dine experience. Like we said – you may never leave. 40 Avenue Princesse Grace, 98000 Monaco +377 98 06 02 00 www.montecarlobay.com

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According to the new science of Bibliotherapy, what you read can directly influence your state of mind so choose an inspiring author to lift and inspire your spirits. Monaco’s Charlotte Casiraghi has just written a new book Archipel de Passions with her former philosophy professor, Robert Maggiori – a thoughtprovoking read.

MONTE CARLO BEACH HOTEL Since it opened in 1929, the same year that kicked off the Monaco Grand Prix, the Monte Carlo Beach hotel has remained an A-list destination synonymous with the glitz, glamour and over-the-top extravagance of the Riviera’s Golden Era. In more recent years, Parisian interior designer India Mahdavi has worked her magic (even down to the individually designed rooms) on the Green Globe-certified hotel ensuring it remains a must-visit destination for those who wish to stay, play and lavishly spend on the sunny Côte d’Azur. A ten-minute drive to central Monte Carlo, guests can arrive by boat to the hotel’s private jetty, feast in the Michelin-starred Elsa restaurant (under the auspices of chef Paolo Sari, it is the first in the region to be certified 100 per cent organic), and recline on one of the cabins on your private beach. Avenue Princesse Grace, 98000 Monaco +33 4 93 28 66 66 www.monte-carlo-beach.com

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Be one of the first to experience the new-look Columbus Monte Carlo – the Principality’s original design hotel. Perched on the edge of the idyllic Côte d’Azur, now fully renovated it makes for a modern alternative to the more traditional local hotels. Discover slick new rooms with serene views mostly overlooking the Princess Grace rose garden, an elegant yet cosy cocktail bar, intimate lounges and a delicious Italian organic restaurant. What hasn’t changed is the wonderfully welcoming service. We’re glad it’s back. 23 Avenue des Papalins, 98000 Monaco +377 92 05 90 00 www.columbushotels.com

LE MÉRIDIEN BEACH PLAZA Who needs Belle Epoque beauty when you have your own strip of sand? Especially when it has a new Roederer VIP champagne bar throughout the Grand Prix. Le Méridien Beach Plaza, ideally located within walking distance of Monaco’s major attractions in the upscale Larvotto district, is one of the few resorts in Monaco that has a private beach. And the hotel is making the most of it this year hosting the Sunset Monaco experience, which brings music and the Grand Prix atmosphere to the shore from noon to midnight over the four days. And don’t miss the Amber Lounge Monaco 2018 fashion show, fine dining and auction, also at the hotel. 22 Avenue Princesse Grâce, 98000 Monaco +377 93 30 98 80 www.lemeridienmontecarlo.com

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PORT PALACE One of our favourite spots to sit back with a glass of champagne and watch the action unfurl in Port Hercule is on the elegant terrace of Port Palace, Monaco’s first boutique hotel. Warm, vibrant and filled with light – the interior is by Hermès design director Leila Menchari – it makes the perfect Grand Prix crash pad, perfectly positioned with the Yacht Club, Casino and shopping all steps away. 7 Avenue Président J. F. Kennedy, 98000 Monaco +377 97 97 90 00 www.portpalace.net

RIVIERA MARRIOTT HOTEL LA PORTE DE MONACO Monaco’s neighbouring French town Cap d’Ail hosts the 4-star Riviera Marriott Hotel La Porte de Monaco, right next to the marina and magnificent beaches. Staying here, you will not only be close to all of the race action but can enjoy the hotel’s numerous facilities. A brand new fitness centre, terrace bar and gourmet restaurant “Le Cap” and a relaxing pool area are at your disposal. There is also the trendy new food truck “M” by Marriott, with the best burgers, hot dogs and Italian ice creams in town. The location of the hotel is unbeatable: panoramic views of Cap d’Ail’s marina outside your window, combined with the Monte Carlo Street Circuit just a few steps away and all of Monaco’s attractions during the Grand Prix weekend – all are more than reason to choose the Riviera Marriott Hotel La Porte. Port de Cap d’Ail, Cap d’Ail, 06320, France +33 (0)492106767 www.marriott.co.uk

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THE DINING NOTEBOOK

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Stellar cuisine is certainly not in short supply in Monaco. The Principality has one of the most exciting and diverse restaurant scenes in the world, with more Michelin-starred restaurants per square mile than anywhere else. When you tire of the track let us help you navigate the best dining spots within easy reach – whether it’s a pit-stop lunch or a Tablesdu-Monde feast – these are the places to know...

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HORIZON DECK RESTAURANT AND CHAMPAGNE BAR Somewhere between the sea and the sky you will find the breathtaking 360-degree views over the Opera House, Prince’s Palace and Casino at the Horizon Deck, Restaurant and Champagne Bar. Head Executive Chef and MOF (Best craftsman of France) Philippe Joannès’ take on Mediterranean cuisine is a joy. The décor is designed to showcase the beauty of the Côte d’Azur. 12, Avenue des Spélugues, 98000 Monaco + 377 93 300 900 www.fairmont.com

NOBU FAIRMONT MONTE CARLO The pinnacle of fine casual dining, discover Nobuyuki Matsuhisa’s impeccable signature mix of traditional Japanese food with a South American spice at Nobu at the Fairmont. A popular spot with the locals, try to bag one of the romantic tables for two outside overlooking the sea. 12, Avenue des Spélugues 98000 Monaco +377 9770 7097 www.fairmont.com

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SAPHIR 24 BISTRO LOUNGE & BAR With stunning views of the Mediterranean, Saphir24 bistro lounge & bar is the ideal place to kick back and enjoy a cocktail (or two) at any time of the day. At the heart of the hotel, the lounge serves breakfast, lunch, dinner and an afternoon tea. Open 24 hours every day. 12, Avenue des SpÃ©lugues 98000 Monaco +377 93 300 600 www.fairmont.com

OPEN EVERY DAY from 19.00 CLUB CIPRIANI MONTE CARLO MEMBERS ONLY from 12.00 to 24.00

infomc@cipriani.com | T + 377 93 25 42 50 | 1, Avenue Princesse Grace | 98000 Monaco www.ciprianimontecarlo.com

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CAFÉ DE PARIS

CIPRIANI There is always something to celebrate in Cipriani’s little corner of forever Italy. A grissini-throw away from Casino Square, this is one of the best places to enjoy authentic Italian food in Monte Carlo. Start with an aperitif at the bar and then tuck into classic homemade baked tagliolini with ham or veal ragu, or fried polenta and veal chop alla Milanese. 1 Avenue Princesse Grace 98000 Monaco + 377 93 25 42 50 www.ciprianimontecarlo.com

With its glamorous location on Casino Square, the bustling Café de Paris is a wonderful place to rendezvous (and people watch). Try the delicious crêpes Suzette or a different Coup de Coeur dish for every day of the week – our choice is Wednesday’s sautéed sturgeon steak ‘Grenobloise-style’ and butter sauce. It’s also perfect for coffee and sweet treats in the afternoon or an aperitif at the end of the day. Expect a bright, friendly atmosphere and lots of beautiful Belle Epoque design. Place du Casino, 98000 Monaco +377 98 06 76 23 www.montecarlosbm.com

BLUE BAY A more avant-garde culinary vibe can be found at the hands of executive chef Marcel Ravin at the Michelin-starred Blue Bay restaurant at the Monte Carlo Bay Hotel & Resort. Originally from Martinique, Ravin fuses native Caribbean flavours with Mediterranean influences. Inventive, artful dishes include his signature organic chicken egg with truffle, cassava and maracuja juice (passion fruit in creole), while his current masterpiece is sole-fillet stuffed with cider sabayon and timut pepper with spinach, mushroom and green apple. Book a table on the terrace or sit in the modern dining room, which showcases the team at work in the open kitchen. May will see a new champagne brunch buffet served every Sunday. This is one of the new culinary bastions of Monaco. 40 Avenue Princess Grâce, 98000 Monaco +377 98 06 03 60 www.montecarlosbm.com

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ELSA

PIT STOP

Chef Paolo Sari, of the Michelin-starred Elsa, Monte Carlo Beach Hotel What’s your favourite Formula One team? What a question, of course it is Ferrari! The most historical team, the red colour, red like passion! Passion for racing, for Formula One. Which Formula One driver would you like to drive you around? A Sir that I meet every year in Monaco at the Formula One evening at Villa la Vigie, Sir Jackie Stewart. What would be your dream car? I always drive cars that I love, since forever. If I had to choose a special one, I would say Porsche Speedster 356, the 1956 model. Where would you most like it to take you? From Monaco to Saint Tropez. Could you recommend a quick recipe for your favourite Formula One driver? Well, because he (Sir Jackie) is getting older and he has to be careful, I would suggest a beautiful sea bass, Mediterranean style. The fish would be caught locally, and the vegetables would be from my garden. (see page 61 for recipe)

When the Monte Carlo Beach Hotel opened in the 1920s, gossip columnist and professional hostess Elsa Maxwell was hired to entice her high-society circle with a series of lavish soirées. She chose a Roman theme complete with costumes on loan from the Ballets Russes and waterskiing gladiators to entertain revellers. Today, the restaurant named after her is still offering the sensational. In the hands of star Venetian chef Paolo Sari, it is the world’s first 100 per cent organic Michelin-starred establishment. The award reflects Sari’s commitment to purity with ingredients sourced only from the surrounding fishermen, farms and his own garden. Unmissable is the Bio Sama sculpture of vegetables and edible flowers dressed with local olive oil. The food is as refreshing and enticing as the cobalt blue sea you overlook – this is not one to miss. Avenue Princesse Grace 98000 Monaco +377 98 06 50 05 www.montecarlosbm.com

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LE LOUIS XV – ALAIN DUCASSE À L’HÔTEL DE PARIS It is more than 30 years since Alain Ducasse, the king of French cuisine, first astonished in the majestic Versailles dining room of the Hotel de Paris, and now we are awaiting its latest incarnation as it undergoes refurbishment. Voted 98 in the World’s Best 100 Restaurants and the first one within a hotel to be awarded three Michelin stars (Prince Rainier III of Monaco challenged Ducasse to win the stars inside the first four years) the food, like the setting, is haute cuisine at its finest. Capturing the best of the Riviera, we loved to watch the chefs conjure all of their culinary magic in the galley at the restaurant’s centre. Hotel De Paris, Place du Casino, 98000 Monaco +377 98 06 88 64 www.montecarlosbm.com

COYA Get an intoxicating hit of Latin spirit at Monaco’s exciting new opening, Coya. Boasting a sweeping terrace, a buzzing Pisco Bar and DJ booth where you can try the South American classic, The Pisco Sour, as well as a luxury shisha experience with a host of exotic fruit infusions. Chef Sanjay Dwivedi combines Peruvian, European and Asian influences to create Coya’s signature light and healthy dishes – it’s a great place to get in the mood to party. Coya Monte-Carlo, 26 av Princesse Grace, 98000 Monaco www.coyarestaurant.com

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JOËL ROBUCHON With more Michelin stars than any other chef, what sets Joël Robuchon apart is his attention to detail. Situated in the luxurious Hotel Metropole, at the eponymously named Joël Robuchon you can enjoy inventive world class French cuisine while watching the masters at work under head chef Christophe Cussac in the open-theatre kitchen. The Discovery menu is the one to try – foie-gras stuffed quail with caramelised, truffled mashed potatoes or milk-fed lamb cutlets with fresh thyme and aubergine. It’s lavish, it’s elegant, the terrace offers views over Monte Carlo – it is a unique experience. 4 Avenue de la Madone, 98000 Monaco +377 93 15 15 10 www.metropole.com

MAYA BAY With its red-lacquered sushi bar, Kenzo kimonos and magical floral arrangements, Maya Bay is the must-see and must-taste when it comes to Asian food. Enjoy the best of both Thai and Japanese fare in a lively atmosphere – famous dishes include Tears-of-the-Tiger or the Maya crispy duck – we also recommend the delicious dim sum and a wide choice of sushi. It is great for a vibrant evening. Le Rocabella, 24 Av. Princesse Grace, 98000 Monaco +377 97 70 74 67 www.mayabay.mc

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LE VISTAMAR Boasting a beautiful terrace overlooking the sea, Le Vistamar could not be better placed to celebrate the joy of fresh fish from the Mediterranean. This Michelinstarred restaurant by chef Benoît Witz at the Hotel Hermitage invites guests to enjoy a little Dolce Vita old-world glamour. Expect refined, light, seasonal fine dining with a focus on healthy regional food – our favourites are the spider crab cake and seaweed tapenade with tarragon, and the turbot from Monaco’s coast with local citrus fruits. Hotel Hermitage, Square Beaumarchais, 98000 Monaco +377 98 06 98 98 www.montecarlosbm.com

PIT STOP

Chef Benoît Witz, of the Michelin-starred Le Vistamar, at the Hôtel Hermitage. What’s your favourite Formula One team? Renault – it’s a French team that has been present for a very long time in the Formula One paddocks. It has an extremely impressive track record and some very iconic drivers as well. Which Formula One driver would you like to drive you around? Without any hesitation, I would choose Ayrton Senna. He was a very charismatic driver in his lifetime and he had an incredible list of achievements – he was a triple world champion with 41 victories. He is well known for his famous rivalry with Alain Prost in the 90s, where they were the protagonists of some of the great Formula One duels. What would be your dream car? James Dean’s Porsche Spyder 550. Where would you most like it to take you? I would love to drive it along the Riviera’s beautiful winding roads to take in the amazing views and enjoy the sea breeze. Could you recommend a quick recipe for your favourite Formula One driver? A delicious detox juice with fresh vegetables and fruit from Monaco. To be a Formula One driver requires an intense physical commitment, so it is best to have a light meal that allows you to stock up on vitamins and make the most of the many health benefits provided by natural ingredients. And if there is a victory to celebrate, I would be happy to host him at Le Vistamar.

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BEEFBAR Every meat-lover’s dream in Fontvieille, the elegant Beefbar scours the globe for the best cuts, displayed in glass fridges along the restaurant’s wall. It’s a popular spot with the locals and it is easy to see why. The atmosphere and decor is cool and stylish and the steak melts in your mouth – it’s rare and delicious, just how we like it. 42 Quai Jean-Charles Rey 98000 Monaco +377 97 77 09 29 www.beefbar.com

for the perfect lunch date...

VALENTIN Keep it simple – that’s the motto of this charming Italian eaterie. Chef Simona Pastor and her wine expert husband, Pierpaolo Aimo (don’t forget to ask him for recommendations), created this discreet lunch venue (open until 6pm) tucked away inside the Park Palace, in Monaco’s Carré d’Or. Popular with Monégasques, Valentin is dedicated to healthy, simple and inventive dishes. The menu is ever-changing, but popular is the wild boar stew, grilled sea bass fillet and sweet and sour smoked cabbage and pastas paccheri with white speck Bolognese and red onion. On Friday nights it is transformed into a wine bar. 27 Avenue de la Costa, 98000 Monaco +377 93 50 60 00 www.valentin.mc

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for café culture...

Where to enjoy a quick afternoon tea, coffee or a typical Italian Aperitivo

PASTICCERIA COVA Flavio Briatore’s new partnership with LVMH is the new ‘It’ venue in Monte Carlo. Inspired by the famous Milanese café that opened in 1817, it’s all elegant décor and buzzy Monégasque atmosphere. Situated on the Boulevard des Moulins, it’s also the perfect place for a quick espresso in between shopping or a glass of wine at the end of the day. 19 Boulevard des Moulins, 98000 Monaco +377 97 77 41 24 www.covamilano.com

CANTINETTA ANTINORI Also good to try is Cantinetta Antinori (formerly Bouchon) which opened earlier this year. The family behind it are originally from Florence – you can enjoy a cappucino or a sneaky Tuscan aperitivo, whichever you prefer. 11 Avenue Princesse Grâce, 98000 Monaco +377 97 77 08 80 www.cantinettaantinori.mc

LE TEASHOP Tea-lovers will relish the carved iron teapots and fine white bone china at this mini temple to the drink. Be guided through the library of 130 different blends, try tea-tasting workshops or order a quick cup and one of the delicious gluten-free cakes. (Apparently this is where HSH Prince Albert II orders his favourite brew.) Le Continental, Place des Moulins, 98000 Monaco +377 97 77 47 47 www.leteashop.com

for ice-cream...

Where to satisfy your sweet cravings in the Principality

PIERRE GERONIMI This Corsican glacier is a true ice master. Featured in the Louis Vuitton City Guide of Paris, he is famous for off-beat radical tastes including sea water, bitter orange blossom, myrtle and mustard – even the chocolate is made with delicious Bonnat chocolate. This is not one to miss. 36 Boulevard d’Italie, 98000 Monaco www.glacepierregeronimi.com

L’ATELIER DU GLACIER This is a small, delicious family-run ice cream and sorbet shop. We recommend the coconut and Nutella. 9 Rue Princesse Caroline, 98000 Monaco +377 97 70 05 99

GELATORINO This glacier prides itself on authentic homemade Italian ice cream. The sorbet prepared with fresh fruit is delicious. 4 Boulevard de France, 98000 Monaco +377 97 98 28 91 www.gelatorino.com

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LA MONTGOLFIERE

PIT STOP

Chef Henri Geraci of La Montgolfière restaurant What’s your favourite Formula One team? Since I am a Monégasque of Italian origin, Ferarri (of course!). Which Formula One driver would you like to drive you around? Kimi Räikkönen.

This bijou, unique restaurant in a small pedestrian street of the old town close to Prince’s Palace, is one of the Principality’s best-kept secrets. An unpretentious alternative to all the lavish dining scene in Monaco – the chef, Henri Geraci, with his wife Fabiene, focus on creating delicious, creative fine cuisine often influenced by Asia and the Far East. Wonderful food, warm service and a relaxed atmosphere – it makes for a charming and unforgettable evening. 16, Rue Basse, 98000 Monaco +377 97 98 61 59 www.lamontgolfiere.mc

What would be your dream car? Not a Formula One but an Aston Martin Vanquish. Where would you most like it to take you? Straight to Hong Kong, where my dear friend Alvin Leung creates amazing food at his welldeserved three-Michelin-starred restaurant, Bo Innovation. This is the place where my senses enjoy perfect harmony. Could you recommend a quick recipe for your favourite Formula One driver? Our Monégasque Cundyun. A simple, savoury blend of tomatoes, anchovies, basil, ‘taggiasche’ olives, broadbeans, scalion onions, vinegar and olive oil from my beloved Sicily. Is there a special dish offered on your menus during the Grand Prix weekend? We prefer to let people discover what each season has to offer. Of course, local recipes are always on the menu and for gourmets in search of more discovery, we recommend dishes inspired by our regular trips to Asia and the Far East.

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I follow my instincts more than recipes, chef Henri Geraci says.

I draw my inspiration from walks through the colourful Pasar Malam markets in Malaysia, where I find aromatic treasures that drive me crazy with happiness.

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BEYOND THE TRACK | RESTAUR ANTS

LE GRILL The Mediterranean restaurant on the top of the Hotel de Paris has a famous retractable roof so you can dine beneath the sunshine or stars, and is somewhere you can’t miss. Specialities include roast chicken, while the soufflé is stunning, but you need to order in advance.

Monte-Carlo Société des Bains de Mer

Place du Casino, 98000 Monaco +377 98 06 88 88 www.montecarlosbm.com

a taste of the rest... YOSHI 4 Avenue de la Madone, 98000 Monaco +377 93 15 13 13 EQVITA 7 Rue du Portier, 98000 Monaco +377 97 77 07 49

LES PERLES DE MONTE-CARLO Quai Jean-Charles Rey, 98000 Monaco +377 97 77 84 31 RESTAURANT LA PINEDE 10 Raymond Gramaglia, 06320 Cap-d’Ail, France +334 93 78 37 10

LE MICHELANGELO 8 Quai Jean Charles Rey, Fontvieille, 98000 Monaco +377 92 05 77 33

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A taste of the high life We asked some of Monaco’s most distinguished culinary names to share their favourite recipes for you to try, while Monaco’s private chef-of-choice, Pasquale Esposto, reveals what it is like to cook in the Principality’s finest homes.

My life as Monaco’s private chef of choice: Pasquale Esposto I did military service in the Officers’ Club of Rome where we were responsible for event catering. A friend asked if I would be interested in being his sous chef in a renowned hotel in Monte Carlo for the summer. That was 16 years ago and I have never left. Monte Carlo has a huge number of restaurants in such a concentrated area. I have learned from the best chefs in the business.

CRISPY HAZELNUT SCALLOPS, TOPINAMBUR CREAM AND PURPLE POTATO CHIPS

One evening a trusted customer came to the kitchen in the restaurant where I worked and asked me if I wanted to become his personal chef. I said yes straight away.

Crispy hazelnut scallops

My job is a bit like opening a new restaurant every week – you are almost working with your eyes closed – you never know what kind of cuisine will be available and I never have the same kitchen.

Put the hazelnuts in a shallow dish. Heat the butter in a frying pan until foaming and nut brown. Add the scallops and cook for one minute on each side, or to your liking, seasoning as they cook. Remove from the pan and roll each scallop in hazelnuts. Topinambur cream

Once you’ve landed in a foreign country you have to be ready and brave for a new adventure. The driver and I would search for markets and produce of the highest quality. You don’t have much time because there will be guests coming for dinner. Is there anything better for a young chef full of ambition to work in different countries with different food and cooking cultures? And how can you get bored meeting the rich and famous every day. I’ve travelled the world with my job. After seven years travelling I decided to open my own company and offer my services to the residents of Monaco.

CHEF PASQUALE ESPOSTO

6 scallops 2 tbsp finely chopped toasted hazelnuts 25gms butter Salt and pepper

2 tbsp butter 2 tsp. chopped garlic 1/3 cup chopped onions 1 pound Jerusalem artichokes (topinambur) (washed, sliced 1/4-inch thick) 2 cups chicken stock 1 cup cream Salt and pepper 1 tsp. chopped chives

Melt the butter in a medium-sized saucepan over a high heat, add the garlic and onion and cook until soft, for about two minutes.

Add the Jerusalem artichokes and sauté for about two minutes. Add the stock and simmer until the artichokes are tender. Add the cream and bring back to a boil. Season with salt and pepper. Purée in a blender until smooth. Strain through a fine sieve. Keep warm. Purple potato chips 3 purple potatoes 1/2 litre of sunflower oil One garlic clove 2 tbsp chopped rosemary Salt and pepper

Using a mandolin, thinly slice the potatoes in uniform thickness. Immerse the slices in cold water and drain. Using paper towels, pat the potatoes completely dry and set aside. In a heavy-bottomed pan, add garlic to the oil. Heat to approximately 300 degrees. Remove the garlic before frying the potatoes. In small batches, add the potatoes and cook for about two minutes, until golden. Remove from the oil and drain on paper towels. Place in a bowl and sprinkle with sea salt and chopped rosemary.

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BEYOND THE TRACK | RECIPES

Cook the tomato slices in the oven with the olive oil, salt and pepper for 15 minutes at 180 degrees.

Make incisions on the skin of the fish to avoid it pulling up the meat while cooking.

Put the Swiss chard in salted boiling water and boil for 4 minutes. Drain, spin and put aside. Cook the potatoes in water then drain. Add the pickled garlic cloves to the olive oil. LAYERED SALTED COD AND VEGETABLES HENRI GERACI: MILLEFEUILLE DE MORUE

Serves 4 4 pieces of dried, salted cod 2 white onions, finely chopped 12 basil leaves 1 bunch of Swiss chard without stalks 16 slices of pickled tomatoes 1 large leek 4 cloves of garlic, crushed 300g of new potatoes, sliced 10cl of olive oil 200g of tomato sauce 10cl of white wine 30g of shelled walnuts 30g pine nuts 4 pickled garlic cloves 4 sprigs of rosemary 1 bunch of thyme Sea salt and freshly Ground pepper You will need 4 metal rings, 8cm high

The salted cod should be soaked the evening before cooking, frequently changing the water. Chop the onions and put to one side. Heat three tablespoons of olive oil with the onions, crushed garlic and chopped leek.

Put the cod in the cold, unsalted water with a bunch of thyme and bring to boiling point. Reduce the heat and simmer for four minutes without boiling. Drain and remove the skin and bones. Wipe the pieces of fish, sprinkle with flour and fry until golden, using the remaining olive oil. Cook for five to six minutes depending on the size. To serve, put the metal ring onto a warmed plate. Arrange layers: first the leeks, then four slices of tomato, three basil leaves, a few slices of potato, the chopped Swiss chard and finally the cod. Remove the ring and add the pickled garlic clove, a few pine nuts, a sprig of rosemary, salt, pepper and a spoonful of olive oil. Garnish with the shelled walnuts. Serve hot, with tomato sauce separately. Wine suggestion Rosé AOC Bandol – that has a salmon colour with orange highlights, a powerful nose with pepper scents and a frank and long after-taste.

PAN-FRIED SEA BASS FILLET SCENTED WITH CITRUS, ON A BED OF MEDITERRANEAN RATATOUILLE CHEF PAOLO SARI

Serves 4

For the Fish

Sea Bass fillet 150 gr: 4 pieces Salt & Pepper: 1 pinch Garlic: 1 clove Basil: 1 pinch Extra Virgin Olive oil: 50 cl Lemon: 1 piece Orange: 1 piece

For the Ratatouille

Extra V. olive oil: 30 cl Red pepper: 1 piece Yellow pepper: 1 piece Courgette: 1 piece Eggplant: 1 piece Black peppercorn: 1 gram Garlic – chopped: 1 clove Chives: 1 pinch Rock salt: 1 pinch Basil and Dill: 1 pinch Kalamata olives: 12 pieces Cherry tomatoes: 10 pieces Chilli flakes: 1 pinch Tomato sauce: 50 grams Fish stock: 100 grams

For the Garnish

Chives: 1 pinch Extra V. Olive oil: 1 spoon Basil: 1 pinch Dill: 1 pinch Chilli flakes: 1 pinch

Chop the garlic, grate the lemon and orange skin; mix them together, add fresh milled peppercorn, salt, a few basil leaves broken by hand and Extra Virgin olive oil then mix well. Make an additional incision, 4cm deep, on the flesh of the fish and place a teaspoon of the mixed spices inside. Season the fish with salt and pepper. Heat the Extra Virgin olive oil gently in a Teflon pan. Place the fish skin side down first and gently fry for 3 minutes on each side. Wash the vegetables, remove the exterior coloured part. Cut into slices 15mm wide, remove the extra flesh to obtain a thickness of 2mm. Cut the strips crossways, to obtain many small diamonds. Quarter the olives and cherry tomatoes and remove the seeds. Arrange the vegetable diamonds together, add the chopped garlic, chilli filaments, salt and pepper, sliced chives, basil, dill, and Extra Virgin olive oil. Heat a second Teflon pan, over a strong heat, add the vegetables and fry for 60 seconds, add the tomato sauce and fish stock and allow to reduce for 30 more seconds. Place the ratatouille on the bottom of the plate, arrange the fish in the centre and garnish with chilli filaments and chives. Add a few drops of Extra Virgin olive oil, basil and dill leaves.

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THE PARTY NOTEBOOK

BEYOND THE TRACK | BARS & CLUBS

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If you think Monaco heats up by day, then you should see it at night. This is when the Mediterranean gem really comes alive, especially during the Grand Prix weekend. So whether you want to join the high rollers, lounge with a nightcap or dance your rocks off, you have definitely come to the right place. To toast your weekend in style, we’ve taken the liberty of sipping the champagne, chatting up the bar staff and quizzing the tastemakers to select the best clubs, cocktails and under-the-radar hangouts to see and be seen in. Your after-party starts here…

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the ruling party It is 15 years since

Sonia Irvine

got the party started in Monaco. Here she reveals why the ultimate nomadic nightclub, AMBER LOUNGE, and its daytime sister AMBER SUMMER, is still the off-grid place to be.

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Amber Lounge is a once-in-a-lifetime experience that should be on everyone’s bucket list. It’s an opportunity to relax and party alongside Formula One drivers, celebrities and VIPs and enjoy the finest dining, drinks, music and entertainment. I started in Formula One as a physiotherapist to my brother Eddie Irvine, but after four years he moved to Jaguar Racing and I decided to expand into team and driver sponsorship. I noticed that some of the teams had their own private parties, but there was no ‘global’ Formula One party, no place for drivers, team members, VIPs and team sponsors to go, where we could celebrate together over a Formula One weekend – a safe, party-haven for like-minded individuals.

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BEYOND THE TRACK | BARS & CLUBS

The world is as exciting as you make it, says Sonia Irvine founder of Formula One’s most lavish party, Amber Lounge

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I love that I can bring joy and happiness to our guests by giving them an unforgettable experience, as well as helping to raise funds and awareness for our charity foundation. Each year, we hold a charity auction to raise awareness and funds for a different cause. This year, we are partnering with Sir Jackie Stewart’s Foundation ‘Race Against Dementia’ and we are lucky to have Prince Albert in attendance, which means a lot. For 15 years, we’ve continually worked hard to be the best and we’ve remained the most vibrant, sexiest, and star-studded nightclub over the Grand Prix weekend. Our newest brand is Amber Summer, which is more a daytime party with a restaurant, bespoke cocktails and of course our renowned party atmosphere. We are looking to take this concept to Formula One race viewing as well as other high end sporting events, so watch this space… I also love the fact that people now want us to run their private events and I can expand to other sports. With each year we raise the bar and we aim to provide the best possible experience. This is our crystal year, our 15th anniversary, so you will see us make quite substantial changes to the interiors. I can’t say more – just come and see for yourself. We also strive to bring great DJs to both the club and to our Amber Lounge yachts – we want people who play what our audience want to hear and those who create the best party. We have international acts singing through the night to add that special touch. Extravaganza on Saturday night will have drummers, dancers, saxophone-players and much more across the whole evening – it’s non-stop action. The most challenging aspect of being a business woman is to be able to combine motherhood and running a successful company. I do my best to spend as much time with my children as possible.

AMBER LOUNGE If you want the real adrenaline-fuelled Formula One experience, then the highoctane Amber Lounge has it in spades. On Friday, why not enjoy the U*NITE fashion show, with fine dining, a live charity auction, as well as glamorous after-party, followed by the Saturday Extravaganza with a live international music act. Then on Sunday celebrate with the Formula One drivers and their teams at the Grand Prix after party. Amber Lounge Monaco, +377 97 77 16 34 sales@amber-lounge.com

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TWIGA SUMOSAN & CRAZY FISH RESTAURANT Discover the new Twiga Sumosan & Crazy Fish restaurant, spread over 500 square meters on the second floor of the Grimaldi Forum, stretching out onto a beautiful seafront terrace with sweeping views of the Monaco coastline. You will find a trademark mix of Italian and Japanese food, and for seafood lovers, there’s the new Crazy Fish restaurant. A new addition to the portfolio of Formula One manager and all-round A-list entrepreneur, Flavio Briatore, the club really comes into its own during the Grand Prix weekend. There are parties every evening with luminaries such as David Guetta and Bob Sinclair. After dinner, live music, shows and no-holds-barred clubbing begins ‘burning’, as they say in Monaco, until 5am. It’s an all-round brilliant night. 10 Avenue Princesse Grâce, 98000 Monaco +377 99 99 25 50

NIKKI BEACH AT FAIRMONT MONTE CARLO For a real taste of paradise why not head to Nikki Beach – the ultimate beach club concept and Principality hotspot – at the rooftop pool of the Fairmont. Joining the jet-set’s most decadent destination this Grand Prix weekend will be legendary DJ Bob Sinclair. Head to the Grand Opening White Party to mark Nikki Beach Monaco’s debut and party with – and under – the stars. There’s great food, lavish cocktails, music and entertainment until the early hours. 12, Avenue des Spélugues, 98000 Monaco +377 93 50 65 00 www.fairmont.com

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WHY NOT TRY... FRENCH 75

A tapestry of gin and bubbles, gracefully woven together. Ingredients: 45ml Gin 15ml lemon juice 7.5ml sugar syrup Champagne Instructions: Add gin, lemon juice and syrup to a cocktail shaker with ice. Shake. Strain into an empty glass. Top up with champagne. Garnish with lemon peel.

LE BAR AMERICAIN Surely every evening should begin with a cocktail in Le Bar AmĂŠricain at the Hotel de Paris â&#x20AC;&#x201C; a true Monte Carlo institution. Lounge in the luxurious leather armchairs, watch the sun go down over the sea and taste the mouth-watering cocktail menu. Nothing could be more relaxing than listening to the live musical entertainment; jazz, French ballads and some swing. The terrace is a popular vantage point to watch the motor racing by day, and none of that magic and atmosphere is lost by night. Hotel De Paris, Place du Casino, 98000 Monaco +377 98 06 38 38

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BLUE GIN It’s no surprise that the Blue Gin at the Monte Carlo Bay Hotel and Resort is also known as the ‘Waterfront of the Principality’. You can relax with a signature Caïpi Mambo cocktail to the sound of the sea lapping the shore from the heated terrace. There is an elegant beachside buzz at this cool hangout – Michelin-starred chef Marcel Ravin oversees the ‘Food Gin’ menu, DJs play into Friday and Saturday night and there is also a hookah corner and billiards. It’s one of our favourites. 40 Av. Princesse Grace, 98000 Monaco +377 98 06 06 77

MONTE CARLO BAY CASINO After a drink at Blue Gin, why not head to the slick, modern casino experience, also at the Monte Carlo Bay Hotel. The all red and black Bay Casino, created by French interior designer Pierre-Yves Rochon and flanked with black crystal Baccarat lights, is perhaps the most stylish place to play one of the 150 new-generation slot machines. 40 Avenue Princess Grace 98000 Monaco +377 98 06 02 00

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JIMMY’Z MONTE CARLO The huge HQ of the Monaco party scene, Jimmy’z recently underwent a total renovation – thankfully it has lost none of its outrageous glamour. A fixture since the 1970s, the world-famous club, set around a stunning Japanese garden at the heart of the Sporting Monte Carlo complex, is home to some of the world’s best DJs, including Bob Sinclair, Mark Ronson and Fat Boy Slim. The VIP space is the brainchild of German fashion designer Philipp Plein, while the club claims to have the best sound system in Europe. Try holding us back. 26 Avenue Princesse Grace, 98000 Monaco +377 98 06 70 68

LA RASCASSE Café by day, bar with live music by night gives La Rascasse a more relaxed vibe than some of the more ‘dress-to-impress’ Monaco nightspots. Located on the final bend of the Formula One circuit, the champagne flows freely throughout the race weekend. Open every day until 4.45am, La Rascasse is one of the places to party with views over the port. 1 Quai Antoine 1er, 98000 Monaco +377 98 06 16 16

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Samy Sass of Sass Café says:

is one of the greatest places in the world. “ Monaco You can meet people of all different nationalities and

cultures; it’s inimitable. All nights are special, you can party all week. It is a real platform for night lovers.

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SASS CAFÉ Dubbed ‘unmissable’ and ‘mythical’, since opening in the early 90s, Sass has built a reputation as one of the places to party. Mediterranean and Italian dishes are on the menu, but it is when the tables are cleared away that things really get going, with resident DJs playing long into the night.

STARDECK

11 Av. Princesse Grace, 98000 Monaco +377 93 25 52 00

Get ready to dance on the tables, enjoy brilliant cocktails and great music at StarDeck above the trendy Stars ‘N’ Bars American restaurant. The private bar is open to Grand Prix fans on Friday evening featuring DJ Jolanda and Johnny Tenor and his saxophone. 6 Quai Antoine 1er 98000 Monaco +377 97 97 95 95

BUDDHA-BAR A good night at the tables requires a drink to celebrate, don’t you think? That’s why we love the exotic Buddha-Bar inside the Casino de Monte Carlo. East meets west at one of the Principality’s most atmospheric locations. Chef Wagner Spadacio is a new addition to the team after winning the inaugural 2017 French Sushi Championships, while award-winning Eric Guillemaud oversees the Asian-fusion menu. Ambient music plays long into the night, all overseen by a giant meditating Buddha. Place du Casino, 98000 Monaco +377 98 06 19 19 www.buddhabarmontecarlo.com

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DON’T MISS...

The Hotel Metropole’s exclusive Grand Prix cocktail – an intoxicating mix of Hennessy cognac infused with saffron, kumquat syrup, fresh passion fruit, Krug champagne and a touch of pepper.

BRASSERIE DE MONACO Eat, drink and be merry at Monaco’s only micro-brewery. Brasserie de Monaco can trace its history back more than one hundred years and owner Gildo Pallanca-Pastor began making beers on site in 2008, and there are currently four available, including a pils and a wheat beer. This being Monaco they also have a tempting cocktail menu, while the bar has one of the biggest terrace spaces in the Principality serving reasonably-priced food overlooking the super-yachts. 36 Route de la Piscine, 98000 Monaco +377 97 98 51 20

LA NOTE BLEUE Drink in a tall, cool glass of laid-back style at La Note Bleue, a beach club and restaurant combined on the Plage du Larvotto. Chef Laurent Paya’s world fusion menu specialises in local produce, there is live jazz on stage every day while you sit back on the white cushioned sofas and sample the six different types of gin – get ready for a chilled but unforgettable evening. Avenue Princesse Grace, 98000 Monaco +377 93 50 05 02

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CASINO DE MONTE CARLO Other hotspots have come into and gone out of fashion over the decades, but the Casino de Monte Carlo has always been a highlight. Originally built in 1863 to attract European nobles and wealthy elites to spend money on the Côte D’Azur, you will find salon upon salon of lavish interiors – marble columns, gilt walls, chandeliers – to entice everyone from tourists to high-society. Bypass the coach-loads of slots fans and head for the more exclusive gambling in the Salons Super Privés (marvelously decorated with stained-glass windows, sculptures, and allegorical paintings). Sip champagne in the Salle Blanche gambling bar (yes, it’s all in white) and peep inside the Salle Médecin where Pierce Brosnan appeared in GoldenEye. Gambling novices should rub the horse’s right knee on the Louis XIV statue in the Hotel de Paris lobby for luck. And don’t forget your suit, there is a traditional, elegant dress code. Place du Casino, 98000 Monaco +377 98 06 21 21

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SUN CASINO The best place to play poker in the Principality, the vibrant, casual setting of the Las Vegas-style Sun Casino at the Fairmont hotel is a great way to end the evening. With regular high-stakes cash games, it’s a lively gambling scene. Private poker rooms allow guests to create their own exclusive party and Le Circus restaurant – serving French and Italian-fusion cuisine – is updated weekly so there is always something new to try. Fairmont Monte Carlo, 12 Avenue des Spélugues, 98000 Monaco +377 98 06 20 00 www.casinomontecarlo.com.

CASINO CAFÉ DE PARIS Try your hand at roulette, Blackjack and Texas Hold’ Em poker at the elegant Casino Café de Paris. There are more than 100 slot machines for enthusiasts open 24 hours. Place du Casino, 98000 Monaco +377 98 06 77 77 www.casinomontecarlo.com

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THE STYLE NOTEBOOK

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BEYOND THE TRACK | SHOPPING

In the mood to shop? You have come to the right place. Monaco is a mini empire of the beautiful and luxurious and it is so compact you can easily get your fill of the biggest names in a day. Begin at The Monte Carlo Pavillions in Boulingrins Gardens and the nearby Metropole Shopping centre, followed by jewellery shopping in Casino Square. Then explore the independent boutiques along Avenue Princesse Grace and the Boulevard des Moulins. Hereâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s a taste of what is in store now...

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VALENTINO Bursting with beautiful bold florals, Valentino will breathe real freshness into your wardrobe this summer. Keep the look current with modern accessories – jewelled trainers to take you from trackside to poolside, this season’s belt-bag, (the handsfree alternative to the evening clutch, hold a drink in one hand, swipe with the other) even the PVC accessories (fashion’s material-of-choice right now) comes with Pierpaolo Piccioli’s elegant touch. 7/9 Avenue de Monte-Carlo, 98000 Monaco +377 93 25 12 63

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BEYOND THE TRACK | SHOPPING

CHANEL No trip to Monte Carlo would be complete without a visit to Chanel – after all, it’s where the legendary designer met her greatest inspiration, the Duke of Westminster. Chanel’s transparent PVC accessories are the season’s must-have. We’re in love with this versatile azure shopper with lambskin leather trim. Pavillons des Boulingrins, Pavillon n°5, 98000 Monaco +377 93 50 55 55

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GUCCI Forget understated – more is always more at Gucci and we can’t get enough of the new collections hitting stores in May. Gucci girls (or should we say Guccy) will love the flamboyant eclectic look and, of course, there is plenty of logo-mania on bags and shoes. 1 Avenue de Monte-Carlo, 98000 Monaco +377 97 97 34 44

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CHRISTIAN DIOR Perhaps we’re biased but Christian Dior does seem to have a distinctly Formula One feel this season. All-in-one leather jumpsuits, chequered flag accessories – who knows, maybe the brand’s creative director Maria Grazia Chiuri is a secret Grand Prix fan too. Avenue des Beaux-Arts, 98000 Monaco +377 93 50 92 04

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Laurence Laforest, store manager at LANVIN in Monaco WHAT SHOULD EVERY WOMAN WEAR THIS GRAND PRIX?

A little red dress of course. This style is strong, modern, works for day and evening and the colour and silhouette are so sexy. LUNCH?

La Note Bleue. It’s a small, local place with interesting people, where you can eat on the beach. COFFEE?

Monte Carlo Beach hotel, you can drink a coffee and go to the swimming pool. Nikki beach at the Fairmont is also very popular in the summer. It’s great for watching the racing in beautiful surroundings. DRINKS?

The new Bagatelle restaurant – the service is great, the food good and after dinner there is dancing – it’s perfect. Sporting d’Hiver, Place du Casino, 98000 Monaco +377 93 25 01 79

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PRADA Hitting stores in time for the Grand Prix are Prada’s new Canapa bags – the perfect poolside/city tote. We also love the sporty vibe at the pre-fall collection. 21 Avenue de MonteCarlo, 98000 Monaco +377 97 97 94 10

SAINT LAURENT Meet Jamie, Saint Laurent’s charming new must-have bag. We love the ‘Carre Rive Gauche’ quilting and metallic and leather chain – it’s cool and timeless – perfect for a modern day Grace Kelly. (Starting from 1650€) Pavillons de Monte Carlo, Place du Casino, 98000 Monaco +33 7 93 25 01 32

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McMARKET Vetements, Off-White, and Haider Ackermann are among the carefully curated contemporary brands sitting alongside the likes of Chloe, Givenchy, Gucci and Saint Lauren at McMarket, Monaco’s only multi-brand boutique. Split over three floors you will also find the biggest names in denim such as Re/Done, Frame and Rag & Bone. It’s great for more under-the-radar labels too, with eveningwear by Galvan, shoes by Aquazzura and beautiful essentials from The Row. As well as great summer finds including the Aranaz straw totes and cover-ups by We Are Leone. Make it your must visit. 39 avenue Princesse Grace, 98000 Monaco +37 7 97 97 12 12

BOTTEGA VENETA Always the source of effortless essentials – this season Bottega Veneta’s accessories have a taste of the exotic. We have our eye on the new Ayer patchwork bag – with its extreme attention to detail – as well as the timeless Lauren clutch – a wear-with-anything forever piece. These are beautifully made designs that give your wardrobe a whole new dimension. £5,850, Bottegaveneta.com Pavillon 5, Boutique 6, Jardin des Boulingrins, Place du Casino, 98000 Monaco +377 97 97 51 51

VA VA VROOM: Jonathan Simkhai’s spring/summer 2018 collection

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PREPARE TO BE PUSHED

Why pack when you can use a personal shopper?

“We begin each of our sessions with a long chat about what our client wants to achieve. A good personal shopper will listen but will also be able to push, especially if the client is stuck in a rut. You have to be mindful of their expectations but also be able to present new ideas.”

Monaco may be brimming with brands but how to navigate them all? Collating a wardrobe that goes above-and-beyond and racing back and forth to the tracks – all while you are out of your shopping comfort zone – can feel like an impossible feat. That is why we recommend taking advantage of the many personal shopping services available in the Principality.

ASSESS WHAT YOU LOVE

“We invite clients to take out three outfits and talk about why they love them to get a sense of who they are and their taste. We also ask them to highlight the things they haven’t been able to wear so we can identify any potential gaps in their wardrobe and suggest ways their current wardrobe could work harder.”

HAVE AN OPEN MIND

“You wouldn’t hire an interior designer and not listen to anything they had to say – it’s the same with a personal shopper. You have to trust that we have a broad eye over what is available, embrace it and be prepared to make changes. We never suggest super on-trend pieces, often we recommend a few key pieces to create a really current look.”

CONSIDER YOUR GOALS

“We send a letter beforehand inviting our clients to think about what they want to get out of the session. Do they want outfit ideas, to de-clutter or to find one great outfit for a particular event? Realistically for half a day you have to narrow it down to what can be achieved and manage your expectations.”

BE HONEST

“We understand that working with a personal shopper means you have to expose yourself and talk about your uncertainties, the things you don’t like about yourself and essentially admit to something you are not good at, but it is important to be honest. Of course we are able to sympathise with women’s hang-ups. We also want to make it fun, laugh and have a great, girly session of dressing up.”

BE PREPARED TO TRY

“Try things on – even if you immediately say, ‘no’. Not everything has hanger appeal and sometimes all it takes is putting it on. Then take a picture to really get a sense of what it looks like.”

Two of fashion’s leading enablers, are Wardrobe Icons’

Laura Fantacci & Petro Stofberg. With 20 years experience in the industry, they offer a wardrobe consultation that goes much further than finding a new dress to wear. “We want to change how you feel about your wardrobe and the most important thing is how the clothes fit,” explains Laura. “What we choose is not about trends, it’s about what fits the person and their lifestyle.” So whether you go it alone or hire a leading stylist – these are the tips to follow...

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“Our help doesn’t end with the consultation. We offer a free aftercare service where clients can contact us with a question on what to buy. We also send clients outfit ideas if we see something that would be perfect for them. A great wardrobe takes years to build.”

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SECRET SPOT?

The walk that leads from Le Roquebrune to the old city. Many people do not realise that for a small principality, Monaco feels like it is infinite. You can discover new magic corners every time you visit.

METROPOLE SHOPPING CENTRE If you want to step out of this world, the Metropole shopping centre is our go-to for fabulous footwear. Whether it’s the glamorous jewelled heels like these fringed-beauties from Giuseppe Zanotti or Stuart Weitzman’s sophisticated slides (and check out Jaime Mascaro’s great suede pointed mules) it’s the perfect stomping ground. Then you can reward all of your hard work with a little pick-me-up at Laduree. The Metropole is also offering a new tax-free refund point for overseas customers – the only one in Monaco.

FAVOURITE VIEW?

PIT STOP We asked Italian luxury shoe designer

Giuseppe Zanotti

The stunning panorama, which you can relish when walking from Port Hercules to the old city, through La Digue and the old prisons.

for his Monaco favourites: MORNING STOP?

I usually have breakfast by Larvotto beach and then take a walk through the city centre, buy an Italian newspaper and read it in the Japanese Garden. I love Monaco’s unique atmosphere, one can breathe there – it is so clean and relaxing.

EVENING OUT?

I usually enjoy a relaxing dinner at one of my favourite restaurants – I love the Chinese restaurant Song Qi (www.song-qi.mc) or the Japanese restaurant Yoshi.

17, Avenue des Spélugues, 98000 Monaco +377 93 50 15 36

FAVOURITE SHOP?

Of course my boutique at the Metropole. I also enjoy buying gadgets and clothes at the K11 (www.k11.mc) LUNCH?

At the Yacht Club de Monaco.

TO EXPLORE?

Definitely going through the Riva tunnel, if you can get a permission. It feels like you are in a library of motorboats. So amazing!

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Put your finger on the style pulse with Verifine’s delicate diamond and precious-stone eternity rings. We love mixing up the colours and stones. (From £350, www.verifine.london)

Bathing beauty

WHAT’S NEW FOR SWIMWEAR?

Women are seeking styles that will offer versatility and can be multi-functional.

HOW DO YOU CHOOSE THE MOST FLATTERING SHAPE FOR YOUR FIGURE?

We all have areas that we want to accentuate and those that we don’t, so be honest about which cuts are most flattering. If you’re comfortable and confident, you will exude that to others. DO YOU HAVE ANY TIPS ON CARING FOR YOUR SWIMWEAR?

We asked

Marysia Reeves, founder of the eponymous luxury swimwear brand, how to choose the perfect style while lolling on your yacht.

My summer collection uses reversible fabric allowing women two distinct looks in one suit. I also design my swimwear to be worn from the pool to dinner, so you can pair my maillots and bikinis with skirts or jeans. I am also raising the cut of the leg a bit higher to make the legs appear longer.

I always handwash with The Laundress detergent then air-dry my suits in the shade.

ARE THERE RULES FOR FINDING THE RIGHT FIT?

I would suggest that you try things on at home and pay attention to the fit; look at how the fabric moves with your body and conforms to your shape. Good natural light is key.

LOUIS VUITTON This season Louis Vuitton is upgrading its Horizon luggage with a new Connected range, which comes with a geolocation device that can be paired with the Louis Vuitton app on your smartphone or smartwatch. Once you have landed, your case will send you a message detailing its location. Et Voila! Les Pavillons De Monte-Carlo, 98000 Monaco +377 93 25 13 44

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SALVATORE FERRAGAMO New tote alert! Launching just in time for the Grand Prix is new creative director Paul Andrew’s first tote for the house – the Studio bag. He says: “The more I explore the heritage of Salvatore Ferragamo, the more I discover how timelessly relevant his work remains.” Watch out for the limited-edition colour-block and silver styles. Square Beaumarchais, 98000 Monaco +377 93 25 12 21

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WHAT TO WEAR...

THE FOOTWEAR “I am obsessed with black mesh and lace ankle boots from Gianvito Rossi as a new evening shoe and I also love the colourful satin mules from Malone Souliers. Aquazurra of course does great evening shoes.”

THE OUTFIT “I love Alessandra Rich for evening, it’s perfect for the glamorous Principality, which is rather glitzy. Other brands to try if you want something fresh and modern are Halpern, Johanna Ortiz and Jonathan Simkhai.”

We asked

After dark

NET-A-PORTER Editor At Large how to make an impact with eveningwear in Monaco

Lace boots, glamorous gowns and scarlet lips – how to perfect your evening look

Kim Hersov

THE JEWELS “I personally love vintage jewellery for evening as it’s the most original (I source it from fairs and markets), otherwise Etro do some fun vintage-inspired earrings. Etro (pictured, www.matchesfashion.com) I love cocktail rings from Catherine Prevost (pictured, www.catherineprevost.com).”

THE BAG “I love The Row, Saint Laurent (pictured, www.ysl.com) and sometimes Alaia for clutch bags. Bottega Veneta does classic but chic clutches, and I like Olympia Le-Tan for something more playful.”

THE FINISHING TOUCH “Make up and hair are the key to looking glamorous after dark though, and for me less is more. I try to keep hair natural and a bit ‘undone’ and to focus on glowing skin versus too much make up. I always love a red lipstick in the evening especially Christian Dior Haute Couture long-wearing lipstick.” (www.dior.com)

THE SPARKLE “If you are opting for all-over shine, stick to a sinuous silhouette such as Galvan’s shimmering column gown.” (www.galvanlondon.com)

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THE HAT “No trip to Monaco would be complete without a Maison Michel hat – the ultimate finishing touch.” £490, Maison Michel www.matchesfashion.com

THE JEWELS “While it pays to be understated you do need a little bit of glamour, this is Monaco!” £290, Miu Miu www.miumiu.com

HARPER’S BAZAAR’S executive fashion director,

Curb appeal

let’s us peek inside her Grand Prix suitcase.

Wondering what to wear for a weekend of sunshine, superyachts and the roar of the track?

Julie-Anne Dorff

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WHAT TO WEAR... THE JEANS “White jeans are a no-brainer to dress up or down. I love Frame; they are the most comfortable and flattering!” £225, Frame www.frame-store.com

THE SHADES “When it comes to sunglasses, it’s good to have a little fun. I love this mirrored pair by Fendi.” £339, Fendi www.fendi.com

THE CENTREPIECE “This Zimmermann dress is lightweight and perfect, especially for an evening by the sea.” £995, Zimmermann www.matchesfashion.com

THE UPDATE “Uplifting florals were a key trend for spring and Emilia Wickstead is my go-to; I love that her designs are so fresh and modern.” Trousers, £540, Emilia Wickstead www.matchesfashion.com

THE SWIMWEAR “I love Ganni’s swimwear. Super-flattering and versatile – you can wear the halter-neck up or down.” £130, Ganni www.matchesfashion.com THE LUGGAGE “When I am packing for a weekend away it has to be Globe-Trotter – it makes the occasion feel so special.” £1,200 www.globetrotter.com

THE SHOES “With so much walking you need a great pair of flats – Chanel’s straw-soled espadrilles are so comfortable and chic.” £530, Chanel www.chanel.com

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WHAT TO WEAR... MR PORTER’S Style Director

THE SHIRT A crisp white slub-linen shirt will go with any outfit and fittingly so as the track temperature and atmosphere rises for race day. Pearlescent buttons give it that subtle added extra you need at Monaco. £230, Salle Privee

Olie Arnold gives us a glimpse inside his Grand Prix weekend bag.

THE LIGHTWEIGHT JACKET A lightweight, linen blend jacket is suitable for all hot weather occasions. This Loro Piana blazer is unlined to make it easily breathable, whilst still providing an elegant feel and fit. From a selection, Loro Piana

Jet,set,go “Whether you’re on the back of a yacht, in the paddock or soaking up the fumes in the grandstand, picking the right outfit is key to looking the part and feeling comfortable in the flurry of Monaco.”

THE WATCH A man should always have the time on him, and what a perfect occasion to sport something special such as this IWC Schaffhausen Ingenieur watch. Its classic aesthetic and red gold case make it great for any occasion, day or night. £12,250, IWC THE LOAFERS The beauty of these loafers is that they need no breaking in as they are constructed from a strong but soft suede. Slip them on and explore the streets! £945, John Lobb

THE SHORTS A staple in any man’s wardrobe should be a versatile pair of smart, tailored shorts – and Japanese brand Sacai makes a perfect pair for wearing at Monaco. Smart enough to wear for lunch, whilst also ticking the practical and comfortable boxes too. £435, Sacai

THE SUNGLASSES Hand-shaped in Italy from durable tortoiseshell acetate, these round-frame sunglasses are the perfect accessory for those sunny conditions – and of course, people watching! £305, Berluti x Oliver Peoples

THE LUGGAGE The way a suitcase or holdall is made and what it’s made from are important factors when deciding which bag is best for your destination. For a weekend in Monaco, this navy Tom Ford holdall crafted in a luxurious textured pebble-grain finish is ideal – something you can stow a few outfits in, but that won’t weigh you down as you dash from the plane to the hotel to racetrack. £2,550, Tom Ford

All available at www.mrporter.com

THE EVENING SUIT Monaco can really come into its own once everyone takes to the streets and lets loose a little. Whether hitting the infamous Casino, or treating yourself to a few drinks and dinner looking over the Harbour – you can’t go wrong with throwing on a lightweight suit, loafers and shirt and heading out. Brunello Cuccinelli are known for their fabrics and construction – with this cotton-linen blend suit giving you a breathable fabric that won’t crease as much as full linen. £2,420, Brunello Cuccinelli

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THE TIMES THEY ARE A-CHANGIN’ We asked

FABERGÉ’S

Aurélie Picaud what’s new in the world of watches...

Fabergé, the 19th-century fine jewellery house immortalised by its ornate Easter eggs for the last Romanov Tsar, Nicholas II and his wife Empress Alexandra – is fusing its heritage with cutting-edge innovation to become one of the world’s leading watch brands. Aurélie Picaud, the company’s award-winning timepieces director, is internationally known as one of the most innovative and creative timekeepers. We asked her what’s new in the world of watches, which design she wears and how to make every second count when it comes to choosing a new style.

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WHAT WAS THE FIRST WATCH YOU EVER OWNED?

A Swatch watch, a very colourful one. I remember getting it as a Christmas gift when I was nine or 10 years old. I proudly wore it to school every day! Swatch watches were quite fashionable and cool at that time, so I loved adding a touch of individuality while having to be sensibly dressed for school. WHICH IS YOUR WATCH OF CHOICE NOW?

The Lady Libertine watches are incredibly special to me; each is a work of art painted with the finest coloured gemstones, uniting age-old techniques with innovative creativity. They were inspired by my visit to the Zambian emerald mine of Fabergé’s parent company Gemfields – a leading supplier of responsibly-sourced coloured gemstones. The verdant power of emeralds became the genesis of Lady Libertine I and II. The unique architecture of the Libertine watches provide the perfect canvas to showcase the luscious landscape of Zambia and the exquisite gemstones sourced there. Using pioneering carving techniques, the Libertine watches feature rough and polished emeralds within exquisite designs that illustrate Fabergé’s artistry and ingenuity. WHAT DO YOU LOOK FOR WHEN CHOOSING THE PERFECT WATCH?

I believe in pushing boundaries, so I look for innovative watches that challenge traditional ideas and concepts. That’s why I love Lady Compliquée Peacock, Fabergé’s ladies’ High Complication collection, which features an award-winning retrograde movement that presents a spectacular new time display. This is unusual for ladies’ watches, which don’t often feature complicated movements.

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Both original and unexpected, the manually-wound collection is inspired by the Imperial Peacock Egg of 1908, featuring a peacock tail at the heart of the dial which fans out to tell the time. We wanted the collection to be versatile and appeal to different tastes and suit various occasions; I love the gem-set variations that feature the precious trinity of coloured gemstones: ruby, emerald and sapphire. We recently introduced a stylish black lacquer model as the perfect every-day piece. HOW DO YOU COMBINE INNOVATION AND TRADITION?

While Fabergé is a brand blessed with a rich heritage, it has always sought cutting-edge innovation, and the current collections are no exception. In fact, Fabergé combines traditional techniques, such as guilloché enamel, with pioneering methods, such as micro-structuration of platinum. This ensures each timepiece remains distinctive and perpetuates the DNA of Fabergé, showcasing ingenuity, superlative craftsmanship and, of course, the element of surprise! WHICH FABERGÉ WATCHES DO YOU HAVE YOUR EYE ON?

All the watches within the Fabergé Visionnaire collection! The collection boasts masculine, multi-faceted designs, which represent Fabergé’s bold personality and willingness to embrace new directions. With a revolutionary new movement housed within the Visionnaire Chronograph and an unexpected new GMT display showcased by the Visionnaire DTZ; the collection is the modern-day analogue to a Fabergé egg – mechanical creations with spectacular surprises at the core.

DO YOU PREFER TO WEAR MEN’S OR WOMEN’S WATCHES?

I often prefer men’s watches because I like larger dial sizes; for instance, I often wear the Fabergé Visionnaire Chronograph timepiece, which has a 43mm dial. I believe watches should be designed and created with individuality in mind, developed to celebrate and appeal to different tastes and types of people, not to gender. Women’s watches are too often considered a simple reduction of men’s watches, with a few diamond embellishments; I have thoroughly enjoyed developing complicated timepieces at Fabergé, where the value is within the mechanical movement and pioneering decorative techniques, which feature a kaleidoscope of precious coloured gemstones rather than simply diamond bezels. WHAT WOULD YOU ADVISE YOUR FAVOURITE FORMULA ONE DRIVER TO INVEST IN?

The Fabergé Visionnaire Chronograph is the perfect watch for a Formula One driver, as it marks a new standard in charting time. Hours and minutes are read at the periphery of the watch dial, while the chronograph function takes centre stage. WHAT ARE YOU EXCITED ABOUT LAUNCHING IN THE FUTURE?

Introducing new variations to the Fabergé Visionnaire collection later this year, which experiment with a mixture of new colours and materials. To explore the collections and discover your nearest Fabergé stockist, visit www.faberge.com

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YOUR FAST LANE TO GLITTERING GLORY

A TIMELY FASHION Ladies make a place in your watch wardrobe, the ultimate accessory – the iconic Cartier Panthère watch – has returned this season with a new sensual strap. Coiling seductively around the wrist, it can be worn like a beautiful piece of jewellery wrapping again and again. Parisienne Marie-Laure Cérède is the creative director of watchmaking at the luxury house, and is capturing the craftsmanship, beauty and luxury behind the brand, starting with this new design derived from the early 1980s Panthère. An elegant alternative to the sporty oversized men’s watch, it is available in yellow, pink or white gold with a dainty square face (with or without diamond paving) – it makes timing all those laps a pleasure. Place du Casino, 98000 Monaco +377 97 97 22 77

DIVE IN WITH PIAGET Making a splash this summer is the new Possession jewellery collection from Piaget. Following the introduction earlier this year of the Possession watch, with its coloured stone dials and interchangeable straps, comes another armful of glamour with these clean elegant bangles. Sprinkled with diamonds and set with cabochons of red carnelian, green malachite or blue lapis lazuli, they look stunning stacked on a sun-kissed arm. We’ll take all three please. Place du Casino, 98000 Monaco +377 93 50 44 16

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FABERGÉ’S CRACKING SURPRISE Inspired by the fine jewellery house’s renowned Imperial Easter eggs, these intricate lockets from Fabergé’s Favourites range boast the finest guilloché enamel and precious coloured gemstones all set in 18-carat gold – delicate charms that you can collect and treasure forever. Discover your nearest Fabergé stockist and explore the collection at www.faberge.com

BOUCHERON’S BIRTHDAY JEWELS It’s 160 years since Frédéric Boucheron first opened the doors to his iconic jewellery house, and today the collections are still captivating the world over. To celebrate its anniversary, the house has launched the Serpent Bohème collection – an icon of the house, first conceived in 1968 – which has been reimagined in a clean elegant design teeming with diamonds. But the pièce de résistance? The Plume de Paon collection, inspired by the delicacy of a single peacock feather. Prepare to dazzle. Place du Casino, 98000 Monaco +377 97 97 42 44

GRAFF PUTS ON A SPARKLING SHOW Inspired by a delicate five-petal flower found in the gardens of the Delaire Graff estate in South Africa, the Carissa Collection has some beautiful new additions this season. Discover the cascading pendant, earrings and this stunning matching bracelet, all boasting Graff’s exceptional quality diamonds. Fontaine du Casino, Avenue de MonteCarlo, 98000 Monaco +377 97 70 43 10

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THE RING: “For me there are few things more elegant than a pinkie ring. Opt for more interesting, joyful designs to swerve a connection with a British aristocratic signet ring. Cartier’s iconic Juste un Clou collection is perfect for this. What could be more fun than a golden nail wrapped around your little finger?” Place du Casino, 98000 Monaco

THE EVENING WATCH: “Piaget’s extraordinary jewellery watches would be the ultimate. Jackie Onassis bought one in LA in 1960 and they’ve been perennially hot ever since. In January they brought out new models with the most exquisite etched gold bracelets.” Place du Casino, 98000 Monaco

My favourite things THE BROOCH: “The most versatile of all jewellery, the brooch, is finally back in vogue. Whether pinned on the top of the arm as a bejewelled take on military stripes or fastened (via a handy bobby pin) into an up-do, my only rule is to opt for a more unusual style – Bulgari’s Gelato collection (pictured) is ideal.” Avenue des Beaux-Arts, 98000 Monaco +377 93 50 88 40

THE NECKLACE: “Van Cleef & Arpel’s iconic Alhambra collection is celebrating its 50th anniversary. A perennial favourite, it instantly makes me think of Grace Kelly, effortlessly chic, stepping straight off a yacht. I love the idea of elevating windswept summer hair by pinning a sautoir like a flower crown. My favourite is this pink, gold and tiger’s eye variation.” Place du Casino, 98000 Monaco

“Fine jewellery is getting a 1970s revival with designs infused with a rebellious spirit,” says

Alice Edwards,

The Sunday Times Style magazine’s jewellery editor. “Whether you love an elegant Jackie Onassis or sequinned Diana Ross, it was a time when women approached jewellery with confidence and abundance.” Here are her top fine jewellery picks:

And don’t miss... CHOPARD Place du Casino, 98000 Monaco +377 97 70 71 11 REPOSSI Hôtel Hermitage, Square Beaumarchais, 98000 Monaco +377 93 50 89 59 AUDEMARS PIGUET 2 Avenue des Spélugues, 98000 Monaco +377 97 70 04 08 RICHARD MILLE Allée François Blanc, 98000 Monaco +377 97 77 56 14

THE BRACELET: “Charm bracelets have grown up, or rather reclaimed their rightful spot in the jewellery arsenal. Designers have revived its heritage as the go-to accessory for the original jet set. Dior’s divine Rose de Vent line (pictured) is the place to look. No need to curate your own bracelet, Victoire De Castellane has created a balanced- yeteclectic pairing perfect for beach days.” Place du Casino, 98000 Monaco

STARDUST Place du Casino, 98000 Monaco +377 99 99 96 50 ZEGG & CERLATI Place du Casino, 98000 Monaco +377 99 99 66 22

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WE’RE WITH THE BAND RING THE CHANGES WITH VERIFINE LONDON’S MIX-AND-MATCH RINGS

Layering jewellery in an individual, eclectic way has been quite the thing for a while now. Delicate diamond eternity rings, stacked in vibrant contrasting colours, or a scattering of colourful gemstones over both hands, looks so much fresher than chunky styles, especially for summer. Verifine London, the new luxury (but surprisingly affordable) jewellery brand from husband-and-wife team Neil and Wendy Duckworth, offers a rainbow of fine and demi-fine options set in 18-carat gold. Diamonds, coloured sapphires, green garnets, topaz and rubies – stack them high to make an easy, bold statement. You can collect different stones to mix according to your mood – they are running rings around other jewellery collections.

To discover the collection visit www.verifine.london

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Natalie Kingham, Fashion and Buying Director at MATCHESFASHION.COM, says:

SCARF £385, Mary McCartney www.matchesfashion.com

“This season we’ve worked with Emilia Wickstead on an exclusive capsule of beautiful dresses which would be a great Grand Prix outfit. My favourite is the mustard dress with a cut-out back which is chic and versatile. I would wear it with a silk scarf, they are becoming a key accessory this season. I love the trend of draping it over your hair or even tying it under your chin and Mary McCartney has some beautiful styles.”

CELINE The spotlight is on statement sunglasses this season and our favourite source? Celine of course – choose playful frames with plenty of personality – these are our favourites.

£340, Celine

And don’t miss: AKRIS Pavillons de Monte Carlo, Place du Casino, 98000 Monaco +377 93 25 34 04 ALEXANDER MCQUEEN Jardin des Boulingrins, Pavilion 5, Boutique 10, 98000 Monaco +377 97 70 50 90 CHRISTIAN LOUBOUTIN 1 Avenue de Grande Bretagne, 98000 Monaco +377 97 98 78 12 CZARINA MONTE CARLO Pavillons de Monte-Carlo, Place du Casino 98000 Monaco +377 92 16 19 89 HERMES Allée François Blanc, 98000 Monaco +377 93 50 64 89

£259, Celine

£270, Celine

£290, Celine

LORO PIANA Allée François Blanc, Place du Casino, 98000 Monte Carlo +377 97 97 56 21 MIU MIU 6 Avenue des Beaux-Arts, 98000 Monaco +377 97 98 18 40

“This box bag by Mark Cross is named after Grace Kelly. It’s the kind of elegant style that would never look out of place.” £1,935, Mark Cross

My Grand Prix essentials

Fanny Moizant, founder of VESTIAIRE COLLECTIVE

“I love Racil, their classic blazers are well made, fit me perfectly and have interesting details. I always feel pulled together when I wear one.” £770, Racil

“You can take the woman out of France but never France out of the woman! My Breton brand of choice is Saint James – I like long sleeves rolled-up slightly.” £95, Saint James

“I live in denim, especially a slim or skinny leg. I love Re/Done dressed up with a pair of heels.” £250, Re/Done

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Discover Monaco’s true temples to wellbeing, fitness and relaxation. Treat yourself to some me-time with the best restorative retreats to help you reset and recharge.

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Keep your smart phone or tablet in your room and check your messages only in the morning and evening to give yourself a much-needed break and allow your mind to truly switch off.

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THERMES MARINS MONTE CARLO An inner-city oasis spread across four lavish floors (the Jacuzzi overlooks Port Hercule), Thermes Marins is vast but cocooning. There is so much to enjoy, it is definitely a destination to spend a whole day. Pioneers of Thalassotherapy and with a heated salt-water pool, they specialise in marine-based treatments from La Prairie and Phytomer, while Cryotherapy treatment chills the body up to minus 110C (especially good for jet lag). Since Dr Christophe Duhem joined, the Cryotherapy has become the destination for nutritional rebalancing, medical tracking and diagnosis, and all-round realigning of your body’s systems. You can start with a swim followed by a private fitness session in the gym, lunch on L’Hirondelle’s terrace and of course a blow dry when you are ready to leave. This is what 21st century wellbeing looks like. Monte Carlo Wellness Center, 2 Avenue de Monte-Carlo, 98000 Monaco +377 98 06 69 00 www.thermesmarinsmontecarlo.com

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FAIRMONT SPA MONTE CARLO A spell at the Fairmont Spa will leave you feeling like you are floating on air. With its incredible views and light spacious design, you will really feel like you have escaped from it all. The Aromatherapy Associates and Kerstin Florian treatments focus on relaxation as well as results. If you are feeling virtuous you could try the Spirulina Detox wrap or Energising Ginger Body scrub – while those who can’t sleep should try the Lavender Dream treatment using hot stones. Struggling to find time together? The Treasured Time treatment in the luxurious couples suite is ultra-indulgent, while those determined to get fit can test out the new Technogym catering to every age and fitness level. Then there’s always the all-year-round heated rooftop pool with breathtaking views. Voted the best European Hotel Spa at the European Hotel Awards – it is sheer bliss. 12 Avenue des Spélugues, 98000 Monaco +377 93 506 600 www.fairmont.com

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We love to take a new fragrance on holiday so that when you wear it at home it will bring back all of your holiday memories. One of our favourites is the latest scent from Les Parfums Louis Vuitton, Le Jour Se Lève. With a bright top note of mandarin it instantly feels like spring, while magnolia petals and blackcurrant give it that extra sparkle. (www.louisvuitton.com)

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I NEVER TRAVEL WITHOUT… WHAT’S NEW?.

This season the new Les Beiges make up collection is perfect for that natural luminous glow we all want in the sun – our favourite is the Sheer Healthy Glow Tinted Moisturiser SPF 30, which comes in a handy travel-sized bottle. (www.chanel.com)

Julie-Anne Dorff, executive fashion director at Harper’s BAZAAR UK: “I always carry Chanel Hydrating Sheer Lipshine in Boy – my favourite colour, Avene SPF50 suncream for my sensitive skin and Charlotte Tilbury’s Filmstar Bronze & Glow, it gives a really natural, sun-kissed look.” (£60, www.charlottetilbury.com)

CINQ MONDES SPA AT THE MONTE CARLO BAY HOTEL From the moment you step into the Cinq Mondes spa at the Monte Carlo Bay Hotel you know you’re somewhere very special. With its opulent marble bathed in sunshine – this is the gold standard in wellness. There are 11 calming treatment rooms embracing rituals from around the world, including a colour and aroma sensory steam room. Our favourite is the Japanese Bath Ceremony including a soothing scalp and neck massage in a tub filled with aromatherapy oils and flowers. There is also a comprehensive menu of massages – from Balinese to traditional Oriental, Ayurvedic to Shiatsu. End your visit with the tropical mist – a unique sensory journey. The whole experience leaves your body revitalised, energised and centred – it’s a true haven of peace. 40 Av. Princesse Grace, 98000 Monaco +377 98 06 01 80

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Sitting on the beach staring at the sea might seem like the perfect way to wind down but the sudden dip in adrenaline can put your mood into free-fall so book some activities for the first few days to ease into doing less.

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SPA METROPOLE BY GIVENCHY Excuse us while we die and go to spa heaven at the Hotel Metropole. Created by architect Didier Gomez – complete with Karl Lagerfeld-designed Odyssey pool – this is one of the most luxurious places to unwind. Treatments begin with a Fragrance Journey where guests choose a scent from L’Atelier de Givenchy Fragrance Collection sprayed onto a pocket-square of their robe. We love the Le Soin Noir Renaissance Integrale for the face and body, which uses Givenchy’s age-defying blackalgae-sap to replenish the skin, as well as the Celestial Body Interlude which includes a scrub, wrap and voluptuous body massage followed by an aromatic warm shower. If you are heading out to dinner, there are Givenchy makeup rituals where you can take advantage of their colour expertise, and Bastien Gonzalez’s nail salon offers impeccable manicures and pedicures. This is luxury on another level. 4 Avenue De La Madone, 98000 Monaco +377 93 15 13 70

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Despite being built on a steep mountain rising from the Mediterranean, Monaco has an incredible infrastructure for pedestrians, with 25 elevators connecting the Principality. Instead of struggling up the hills, you can get from the beach to the shops with ease. And for those in a hurry, there are 11 self-service electric bike stations so you can whizz around (the ‘Monaco Malin’ guide shows you where). Here’s what not to miss on your travels...

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things you never knew about Monaco...

The Monaco Grand Prix is so prestigious that along with the Indianapolis 500 and Le Mans 24 Hours, it forms motorsport’s Triple Crown. Only the legendary Graham Hill has tasted victory at all three events.

Monégasque is the name for someone born in Monaco – foreigners who are resident in the Principality are called Monacoian. Only around 20 per cent of the 50,000 people who live in Monaco are Monégasques.

By day Monaco’s population doubles to around 100,000 people when workers arrive from France and Italy, Monaco’s two neighbours.

With a total area of just two square kilometres, Monaco is the world’s second smallest country – with only the Vatican City smaller.

The Casino de Monte Carlo was set up when the House of Grimaldi faced bankruptcy in the 19th century. It’s now one of the most famous in the world and a favourite of 007 James Bond, but Monaco residents aren’t allowed to gamble – or even enter the premises. That’s because Princess Caroline, who was behind the original idea, didn’t want the locals frittering away their money.

You know that Monaco has more police officers per person than any other country, its flag is the same as Indonesia’s and the tax haven survives solely on the revenue generated by its tourism and casinos? Of course you did. But we bet you weren’t familiar with the following...

There’s more to sport in Monaco than the Monaco Grand Prix, with the Monte Carlo Masters one of the highlights of the clay-court tennis season. The AS Monaco FC football team play in France’s top division and have won Ligue 1 eight times, most recently in 2016-17.

Don’t leave Monaco without trying a Barbajuan, a fritter stuffed with chard and parmesan cheese, and best eaten as a starter or with an aperitif. Literally translated as Uncle John, its invention was down to a man only known as Monsieur Jean, who came up with the idea when he ran out of sauce.

Sunshine, a Mediterranean diet and plenty of money are good for you – Monaco has the highest life expectancy (89.5 years) of any country in the world

Monaco has been a favourite of film directors over the years, featuring in two James Bond films – Never Say Never Again and GoldenEye – as well as countless classics from the golden era of Hollywood. And who could forget 1977’s Herbie Goes to Monte Carlo.

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The Crêpe Suzette was invented in Monaco... by mistake. Back in the 19th century the Prince of Wales was dining at the Cafe de Paris when a chef was preparing pancakes with liquor and accidentally set fire to the pan. The result should have been a disaster but was instead delicious and the new dish was named after the Prince of Wales’ dining partner – Suzette.

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A debt of gratitude It’s rare for a casino to write off a debt – even more so when it’s the equivalent of £275,000 in today’s terms. But when the man who owes the money is Winston Churchill and the year 1945, it is easy to understand why the Hotel de Paris refused to cash his cheque. Part of the debt actually dated back to before the war – on a losing streak at the roulette table in 1939 and told to stop by the casino manager, Churchill shrugged and said “I’ll pay my debts to you tomorrow”. But the next day, Churchill raced back to London with World War Two imminent, and wouldn’t return to settle up for another six years. He’d long been attracted to the gaming tables of Monte Carlo – he was a frequent visitor to the Principality with his wife Clemmie – and was bailed out by millionaire businessman Sir Henry Srakosch after running up debts in 1938. No wonder it was said at the time that Hitler couldn’t defeat Churchill, but champagne and gambling nearly did.

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OCEANOGRAPHIC MUSEUM With more than 100 species of fish and 200 invertebrates, the Oceanographic Museum of Monaco has been wowing the public for more than 100 years, and legendary marine conservationist Jacques Cousteau was director between 1957 and 1988. Children will love Turtle Island playground, not to mention the seahorses, clown-fish and octopuses. Avenue Saint-Martin,98000 Monaco +377 93 15 36 00

PRINCE’S PALACE OF MONACO The seat of the Grimaldis, the Prince’s Palace of Monaco dates back to the 12th century. Now home to Prince Albert, its state rooms are open to the public during the summer, and it also hosts open air concerts. It is still very much a working palace though – during state events the citizens of Monaco are addressed by the Prince from the Gallery of Hercules overlooking the courtyard. 98015 Monaco-Ville, Monaco +377 93 25 18 31

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Keep a journal of your favourite places to stay or your favourite tips from Concierge in one of Noble Macmillan’s personalised Italian calfskin notebooks. (£90, www.noblemacmillan.com)

L’OPERA DE MONTE CARLO Designed by Charles Garnier, the same man behind the Paris Opera House, Monaco’s Salle Garnier took less than a year to build but is a magnificently ornate monument to the Belle Epoque style. Part of the Monte Carlo Casino, it has played host to dozens of world-famous names over the years, but its opening night is still a hard one to beat. Back in 1879 world-famous French actress Sarah Bernhardt performed dressed as a nymph. Place du Casino, 98000 Monaco +377 98 06 28 00

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If you suffer from jet lag or generally feel a bit run-down when you travel, de Mamiel Altitude Oil is a multi-tasking elixir of lavender, lemon and peppermint and it was featured in Vogue’s beauty hall of fame. (£28, www.demamiel.com)

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We asked the Monaco luxury style influencer Tom Claeren for his top Principality picks EVENING DRINKS?

The whiskey selection at Le Bar Américain and there’s usually a live jazz band, which gives it a 1920s speakeasy vibe. Then it’s an easy hop over to the casino for a round of roulette after.

PARTY?

Bring a good group and go with the flow. You never know how your night will end up in Monaco – and that’s a good thing. I love dancing with friends at Twiga. THE MORNING AFTER?

Early morning outdoor sport and boxing sessions on Larvotto beach and a Cryotherapy session at Les Thermes Marins is a great way to feel rejuvenated. EVENING DRESS?

You are never overdressed in Monaco. Almost every luxury brand is here. You’ll typically find me in an elegant suit, but I never play favourites when it comes to designers.

BEST BOUTIQUE?

Fashion For Floors on the Boulevard des Moulins, which features rugs in thousands of different styles.

BEST KEPT SECRET?

I would say the Rinaldi fish stand near the Monaco Yacht Club. Eric Rinaldi is one of the last fisherman in Monaco to practice sustainable fishing – meeting him is discovering Monaco with a real Monégasque. MUST SEE?

The changing of the guards at the Prince’s Palace of Monaco. Then, you can explore the old streets up on the Rock that have a more authentic feel.

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Stone me, it looks like a pebble, it’s actually a phone charger – don’t get stuck with no battery with this super-cool portable power pack. (£46, ww.kreafunk.com)

Don’t miss ‘Hexa Grace’ by Victor Vasarely on the roof of the Monaco Convention Centre with its incredible coloured tiles representing the sky, sea and sand. It’s wonderfully uplifting as it shines in the Monaco sunshine.

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SAINT NICHOLAS CATHEDRALE, MONACO Inspired by the Roman-Byzantium style and built between 1875 and 1903, Monaco’s cathedral hosted the royal wedding of Prince Rainier and Grace Kelly, and is also their final resting place. Between September and June, mass is sung every Sunday by the Monaco Boys’ choir, while history abounds at every corner – there has been a church on the site since the 13th century. 4 Rue Colonel Bellando de Castro, 98000 Monaco +377 93 30 87 70

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DON’T LEAVE HOME WITHOUT…

Sisley Suncare feels more like a face cream, protecting and hydrating your skin in the beautiful Monaco sunshine. Try the tinted Super Soin Solaire Tinted Sun Care SPF 30 in five shades. (£114.50, www.harrods.com)

NEW NATIONAL MUSEUM OF MONACO Monaco’s contemporary visual arts museum, it is actually split into two locations, the Villa Sauber (which specialises in Art and Territory) and Villa Paloma (which has a focus on Art and Performance). Villa Sauber’s latest installation – which will be open during Grand Prix week – displays works by award-winning artiste Latifa Echakhch. 17 Av. Princesse Grace, 98000 Monaco +377 98 98 91 26

SAINTE-DEVOTE CHAPEL Familiar to Formula One fans as it lends its name to the first corner of the Grand Prix track, Sainte Devote Chapel has been around a lot longer than motor racing – it can trace its history back almost 1,000 years. A boat carrying the remains of Saint Devote – the patron saint of Monaco and Corsica – was said to have landed at the site of the chapel in the fourth century, and every January a fishing boat is set on fire on the eve of her Saint’s Day. 1 Rue Sainte-Dévote, 98000 Monaco +377 93 50 52 60

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LE ROCHER MONACO VILLE The perfect place to get a sense of what Monaco was like hundreds of years ago, Monaco Ville still has its medieval lanes and is steeped in history. Take Rampe Major up to Le Rocher for some stunning views – although factor in plenty of breaks as its hard work to get to the top. When you get there you can visit the Prince’s Palace or just soak in the historic old town.

My favourite place to visit out of Monaco is La Chaumière in Nice (www.la-chaumierenice.com). It’s an old relay stagecoach in the mountains that is typically French. The owner is very loud and has a big personality, the food is delicious – there is a great truffle menu and it has been there since the 50s. Anthony Celhay, owner of McMarket boutique Monaco

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JAPANESE GARDEN At 7,000m square this park, the brainchild of Yasuo Beppu, is on the small side – but it has been designed with Zen principles of compactness firmly in mind so you never feel cramped. Admission is free and it is open until sunset – and if the stresses of modern life are getting too much for you, take advantage of the meditation garden. 5 Av. Princesse Grace, 98000 Monaco +377 93 15 22 77

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FONTVIEILLE PARK AND PRINCESS GRACE ROSE GARDEN Open from dawn until dusk, these two public parks in the Fontvieille area of Monaco are great places to get away from it all for a couple of hours. The Rose Garden has more than 4,000 flowers, as well as a Kees Verkade statue of the late Princess Grace, while you can follow a sculpture trail in Fontvieille Park which has a number of notable pieces. 98000 Monaco-Ville, Monaco +377 92 16 61 16

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I love traveling by helicopter – it is the fastest and most spectacular way to reach the Principality. In just seven minutes you can tour one of the world’s most iconic stretches of coastline: the French Riviera.

If you’ve had enough of exploring Monaco on foot, why not take to the air or sea for a different perspective. Monacair (www.monacair.mc) offers panoramic views of the Principality. Alternatively, if the high seas are more your thing, Heli Air Monaco offers a wide range of cruises – including private tours in luxury yachts. (www.heliairmonaco.com)

One of the locals’ favourite places for lunch, the newly refurbished Condamine Market has around 20 traders under its roof, while outside there are florists and market gardeners. Why not treat yourself to regional specialities (including stockfish and barbajuan) or pick up some fresh pasta from The Pasta House (which also supplies HSH Prince Albert II). 15, Place d’Armes, 98000 Monaco +377 93 30 63 94

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MORNING STOP

A walk along Avenue Princesse Grace – the most expensive street in the world – to Larvotto, one of the nicest places to have coffee especially in La Rose des Vents.

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BEST BOUTIQUE

Italian brand, Kiton, has very good quality menswear (www.kiton.it). And Society Club in the Metropole shopping centre – it has Dolce & Gabbana and Tom Ford.

LUNCH

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Alexander Kraft, CEO of Sotheby’s Int. Realty France, one of the Financial Times’ ‘New Menswear Tastemakers’

The beach restaurant Miami Plage has the best wood-fired pizza I’ve tasted (www.miami-plagemonaco.com). Avenue 31 is another restaurant with great atmosphere and international cuisine (www.avenue31.mc). BEST BUY

There is a local auction house called Hotel de Ventes de Monte Carlo right on the harbour, which has very realistic estimates and great variety, including fine art, watches, jewellery and vintage luggage (www.hvmc.com).

AFTER DARK

For an informal dinner, Beefbar in the harbour is great for meat lovers, the meat is imported from around the world. And Jimmy’z is an eternal favourite, everyone ends up here. AND I’D RATHER NOT TELL YOU ABOUT

The Hotel Hermitage bar is cosy, not terribly well known and one of my favourites. Also a small Italian restaurant called Mozza that the locals love (www.mozza.mc).

EXCURSION: EZE An ancient hilltop settlement which can be traced back to 2000 BC, Eze boasts stunning views of the Mediterranean and was a firm favourite of Walt Disney. At 427m above sea level it’s no surprise it’s often referred to as an eagle’s nest, and as well as a slice of history (a visit to its main church, the Notre Dame de L’Assomption, is a must) visitors can enjoy fine dining, shopping and art galleries. Around 20 minutes by car from Monaco.

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Home to the prestigious Monte Carlo Masters, if you have ever fancied practicing your backhand where Rafael Nadal hits his for real, this is the place. There are 21 clay courts, including two covered and nine floodlit. You can dine in the SunSet restaurant, take a quick dip in the pool or have dinner in the Summer House. There is also a putting green, two squash courts and snooker facilities. And if you tire of keeping your eye on the ball, there are spectacular views over the sea. 155 Avenue Princess Grace, 06190 Roquebrune-Cap-Martin, France +33 4 93 41 30 15

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There is an excellent bus service and the Monaco Bus app tells you when the next one is about to arrive. A water taxi is a more glamorous way to travel, especially to other beaches along the coast such as Saint Malo Plage. Or you could always hop onto one of the city’s electric bicycles dotted around the city-state.

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SIGHT-SEEING?

I love to venture out of the Principality and visit the tranquil Saint-Jean-Cap-Ferrat and the little port on the Mediterranean. There is also the magnificent Villa Ephrussi de Rothschild, with its incredible sculpted gardens – all palm trees and umbrella pines by the blue sea. WALKING?

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We asked

Melinda Limoges co-founder of www.littlebigmonaco.com/ where she loves to explore outside of Monaco.

For walks, one of my favourites is along the coastal path from Roquebrune-Cap-Martin to Monaco, while another is a route by the sea called Le Sentier du Littoral in Cap d’Ail. You can sample the delicious seafood in La Pinede on the way, right by the shore.

INSPIRING?

Also picturesque is the village of St-Paul-de-Vence – it inspired many French artists for its light and beauty. Nearby is the Fondation Maeght, which boasts wonderful exhibitions of modern and contemporary art. CYCLING?

Finally, for a taste of la dolce vita, take a bike ride across the border to Italy. There is a 24km cycle path that goes from Ospedaletti to San Lorenzo al Mare, passing through Sanremo, Arma di Taggia, Riva Ligure and Santo Stefano al Mare. You can pick up bikes or take your own. It is flat, accessible and a great place to go on a Sunday – you can have lunch in one of the many Italian restaurants along the way.

THE MONTE CARLO GOLF CLUB A true fairway to heaven, this spectacular 18-hole course is set on a hilltop in La Turbie (in Nice). Nestling between the sea and the mountains of the Italian and French Rivieras, it has some of the most breathtaking views of any course in the world. On a wonderful rolling terrain, what it lacks in length, it makes up for in challenges and original holes, as most of the greens are at the edge of a cliff. Designed in 1911 by two-time Open champion Willie Park Jr, the club retains its traditional, elegant charm with an excellent restaurant and bar. Route du Mont Agel, 06320 La Turbie +33 4 92 41 50 70

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Keep the sun off in la dolce vita style with Marysia’s new collaboration with talented milliner Lola Hats. There are five handcrafted designs including wide brims and visors all with Marysia’s signature trim. (From £206, www.marysiaswim.com)

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PIT STOP The founder of WALLY YACHTS and resident of Monaco for 25 years, Luca Bassani, recommends his favourite spots within easy reach of Grand Prix city WHERE DO YOU LOVE TO SAIL AROUND MONACO?

Plage Mala in Cap d’Ail – a small, secluded beach, which is an easy sail from Monaco. AND WHERE DO YOU STOP FOR LUNCH?

Coté Jardin at the Hotel de Paris, it’s simple and chic with delicious cheeses and wine.

DO YOU HAVE A HOTEL THAT YOU LOVE TO STAY AT?

The Hotel Hermitage.

WHERE WOULD BE YOUR FAVOURITE SPOT TO EXPLORE IN THE PRINCIPALITY?

Monaco Ville, which is in Le Rocher, the oldest part of the Principality.

WHAT DO MANY PEOPLE NOT KNOW ABOUT MONACO?

Condamine Market in the Place d’Arme.

WHERE IS YOUR FAVOURITE VANTAGE POINT TO WATCH THE RACE?

From a friend’s terrace overlooking the start.

WHAT DO YOU LOVE ABOUT THE GRAND PRIX ATMOSPHERE?

If you have the energy, it’s three days of pure excitement night and day: cars, pilots, parties and the fabulous noise when Formula One runs. Ferrari, Ferrari, Ferrari.

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HISTORIC GRAND PRIX

Watch more than 180 vintage Formula One cars – including some from before World War II – race around the streets of Monte Carlo. Friday 11th to Sunday 13th May www.monacograndprixhistoric.com

MONTE CARLO FASHION WEEK

Get a taste of the designs to come at Monaco’s official fashion week at Espace Fontvieille. Thursday 17th May to Saturday 19th May 5 Avenue des Ligures, 98000 Monaco www.montecarlofashionweek.net RM SOTHEBY’S MONACO AUCTION

EUROPEAN NIGHT AT THE MUSEUMS

Running at the same time as the Historic Grand Prix, RM Sotheby’s is holding their Monaco Auction at the Grimaldi Forum. Friday 11 May to Saturday 12 May 10 Avenue Princesse Grace, 98000 Monaco www.rmsothebys.com

Don’t miss the free, late-night museum openings throughout the Principality Saturday 19th May

FESTIVAL DE CANNES

From basketball to Bryan Ferry; fashion week to a night at the museum – discover what else is happening in Monaco this May

See the biggest names in cinema as the world-famous film festival comes to the French Riviera. Tuesday 8th to Saturday 19th May www.festival-cannes.com

DJ BOB SINCLAIR AT NIKKI BEACH

The legendary DJ will hit the hottest poolside in the Principality at the Fairmont Monte Carlo. Friday 25th May 12 Avenue des Spélugues, 98000 Monaco www.fairmont.com

LES BALLETS DE MONTE CARLO

The Compagnie des Ballets de Monte Carlo perform the third part of Jean-Christopher Maillot’s Les Imprevus (The Unexpected) series at the Atelier des Ballets. Wednesday 9 May to Friday 11 May Place of the Casino, 98000 Monaco www.balletsdemontecarlo.com FRENCH PREMIER LEAGUE FOOTBALL CHAMPIONSHIP: MONACO V SAINT-ETIENNE

Monaco face Saint Etienne in the penultimate round of this season’s Ligue 1 fixtures at the Stade Louis II. Saturday 12 May 7 Avenue des Castelans, 98000 Monaco www.stadelouis2.mc PRO A BASKETBALL CHAMPIONSHIP: MONACO V BOURG-EN-BRESSE

One of PRO A’s best teams, Monaco face Bourg en Bresse at the Stade Louis II. Tuesday 15th May 7 Avenue des Castelans, 98000 Monaco www.stadelouis2.mc

BRYAN FERRY LIVE

Enjoy the famous British artist in concert at the Opéra Garnier Monte Carlo. Thursday 31st May Place du Casino, 98000 Monaco www.montecarlolive.com THÉÂTRE PRINCESSE GRACE

Looking for a spot of culture? The beautiful Théâtre Princesse Grace has lots on offer. Monday 7th May – L’Idiot Tuesday 8th May – The Picture of Dorian Grey Thursday 17 May – Les Fous Ne Sont Plus Ce Quil Etaient 12 Avenue d’Ostende, 98000 Monaco, www.tpgmonaco.mc

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With the commitment of HSH Prince Albert II, Monaco has evolved into a hub of internationally renowned art galleries and auction houses, fairs, exhibitions and installations. As Francis Bacon, the last great European modernist, said of the Principality: “I find it very good for pictures falling ready-made into the mind”. It is a melting pot of “ready-made” delights; Anish Kapoor’s Sky Mirror in Casino Place or Victor Vasarely’s Hexa Grace installation. There is something for every novice art-lover and experienced collector – so let your artistic itinerary begin here...

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OPERA GALLERY It is a special year for the Monaco outpost of the global Opera Gallery, which is celebrating its 10th anniversary. Next to the Hermitage Hotel, it is renowned for its diverse collection of leading names. Throughout the year you can find a mix of masterpieces by Picasso, Chagall, Botero, Miró, Soulages, Haring, Basquiat and Valdés, as well as contemporary artists like David Kim Whittaker, Andy Denzler or Zhuang HongYi – an inspiring must-see for everyone. 1 Avenue Henry Dunant , 98000 Monaco +377 97 97 54 24 www.operagallery.com monaco@operagallery.com

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Damien Simonelli, Director of Monaco’s Opera Gallery WHO IS YOUR FAVOURITE MONACO ARTIST?

Some very important artists who I like used to live here at some point, like Francis Bacon or Fernando Botero. I also appreciate the work of the Belgian sculptor Jean Michel Folon who had a studio here when he was alive. WHAT DO YOU LOVE ABOUT THE ART SCENE HERE?

It is very interesting – there are more and more galleries opening all the time. And there are lots of art lovers living here who own important collections. There are many art fairs and public exhibitions, especially during the summer. WHERE IS THE BEST PLACE TO SEE BEAUTIFUL ART

Casino Garden with the Hexa Grace installation by Victor Vasarely, some sculptures by Fernando Botero and works by the famous Spanish artist Manolo Valdés. WHERE ELSE IS INSPIRING?

All art lovers should visit Saint-Paul-de-Vence, where Marc Chagall was buried. There are a lot of local galleries, and of course, you can’t miss the Maeght Foundation. WHAT EXHIBITIONS SHOULD WE NOT MISS?

‘Un Ovale Rosso’. Acrylic on shaped canvas, by Turi Simeti at the Opera Gallery

I’m looking forward to The Art of Matter exhibition, showcasing seven Asian artists, curated for our galleries and each specialising in matter (paper, buttons, nails, Plexiglas) which starts on May 18 and runs between the Historical GP and the Monaco Grand Prix.

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THE CULTURAL GALLERY Opened last month, a new under-theradar name to know is The Cultural Gallery, which celebrates contemporary art and collectible design. Featuring the work of international artists, alongside engaging cultural dialogues in relation to art and the community, the latest is an exhibition of ceramic artist Matali Crasset who trained with Philippe Starck. 15 rue des Roses, 98000 Monaco www.muse.mc

DE JONCKHEERE   Specialising in the study and sale of Flemish paintings since opening in Brussels more than 40 years ago, last year, De Jonckheere revealed its new space in the heart of Monaco. It still celebrates Flemish masters, especially from the 15th to the 17th centuries, but also more contemporary names. 27 Avenue Princesse Grace 98000 Monaco www.dejonckheere-gallery.com +377 92 16 71 17

L’ENTREPÔT – DANIEL BOERI   Last night I had a dream by Niki de Saint Phalle at De Jonckheere gallery

To discover the next big thing L’Entrepôt Daniel Boeri always has an eye to the future. Specialising in emerging young talent, the gallery offers a unique space for creatives of a wide variety of mediums; artists are given freedom and exposure as well as the platform to interact with the public. 22 Rue de Millo 98000 Monaco www.lentrepot-monaco.com +377 93 50 13 14

Pasar Padang Pasir, Bario, Slice 1718 by Wolfgang Weileder at L’Entrepôt – Daniel Boeri gallery Matali Crasset at The Cultural Gallery (www.muse.mc)

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A distinguished gallery specialising in old master paintings from the 13th to 18th century, you can find work by Baroque, Rococo, Romantic and Neoclassical greats as well as more contemporary pieces by Damien Hirst and sculptor Blake Ward. 27 Avenue de la Costa, 98000 Monaco +377 97 97 11 60

A. PALLESI GALLERY Born in Bologna, founder Alfredo Pallesi comes from a family of antique dealers. In 2011, he opened his gallery at Park Palace, which specialises in the sale of paintings and sculptures from the 17th to the 20th century – a treasure trove of great finds. Le Park Palace, 6, Impasse de la Fontaine 98000 Monaco +377 97 77 15 77

First Holy communion at Positano by Vincenzo Caprile at A.Pallesi gallery

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MORETTI FINE ART WANNENES – ART CONTACT Wannenes, a leading auction house in Italy, and Art Contact, a Monaco-based art gallery, have joined forces to offer their expertise and sales service for collectors, dealers and investors. With a rich and varied calendar of auctions and exhibitions of fine art and luxury goods in Italy and Monaco, it is definitely worth a look. 6 Av. Saint Michel, 98000 Monaco  +377 99 90 46 26 www.artcontactmonaco.com / www.wannenesgroup.com

Near to Galleria Pallesi, and also not one to miss, is Fabrizio Moretti’s gallery. It was first opened in Florence in 1999 and soon established a respected reputation in the field of Italian Old Masters – specialising in paintings and sculptures, in particular from the 14th to the 16th century. Park Palace, 27, avenue de la Costa 98000 Monaco +377 99 99 09 70 www.morettigallery.com

Pintoricchio by Bernardino di Betto at the Moretti Fine Art gallery

Fidia sculpting the statue of Minerva by Raffaello Sorbi at the Wannenes – Art Contact gallery

GALERIE ADRIANO RIBOLZI A popular choice – discover a mixture of antiques and fine art at the Adriano Ribolzi gallery. Modern, contemporary and old master paintings sit alongside fine, rare furniture and sculpture – it is not one to miss. 3 Avenue de l’Hermitage, 98000 Monaco +377 97 97 03 77 www.adrianoribolzi.com

GALERIE GRIPPALDI   If you are looking for European masters from the 14th to the 20th century then this is the place. Filippo Grippaldi has been active in the field of old masters as an advisor and restorer for the past 30 years. He opened his first gallery in Monaco in 2004 and it has continued to grow in popularity. 7, Av. Saint Michel 98000 Monaco  www.grippaldi.com +377 97 98 14 10 / +33 611 35 96 85

La Girandola by Ippolito Caffi at the Galerie Gripaldi

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11 COLUMBIA

After fifteen years of consulting to private collectors in the Principality, Clara Pacifico and Stéphane Mascarenhas opened nm>contemporary gallery last year to represent emerging and established Italian contemporary art. The gallery features a wide variety of disciplines – video, photography, painting, sculpture and performance – and also opens its space to international artists, writers and musicians.   17, rue de la Turbie 98000 Monaco +377 97 98 06 42 www.nmcontemporary.com

11 Av. Princesse Grace, 98000 Monaco +377 93 25 27 14 www.11Columbia.com

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Intérieur de fantaisie by Pierre Le-Tan at 11 Columbia gallery

Animal Party, Elysium series, by Ramtin Zad at the Kamil Art Gallery

KAMIL ART GALLERY   Showcasing a large collection of contemporary art, Kamil Art Gallery remains committed to supporting the work of young, emerging artists worldwide. Owned by the architect and interior designer Kamil, the gallery combines cutting-edge design with new and well-known names, as well as a focus on Iranian contemporary art. Emilie Palace, 3 avenue Princesse Grace 98000 Monaco +377 92 16 00 10 www.kamil.mc

Illustrations after El Lissitzky’s ‘Had Gadya’ by Frank Stella at Galerie Retelet

GALERIE RETELET   Since it opened in 1990, Galerie Retelet has been a leading source of masterpieces of modern and contemporary art. Each of the great names exhibited are chosen with care and expertise for their quality and provenance. Previously located in Saint-Paulde-Vence, the gallery recently opened a new space in Monaco. 7 Boulevard des Moulins 98000 Monaco +377 99 90 84 00 www.galerie-retelet.com

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Founded in Monaco in 2003, 11 Columbia is a wonderful source of contemporary art and design. Under the direction of Delphine Pastor Reiss, it offers a broad spectrum of artwork – painting, sculpture, drawing and photography, with a special place reserved for modern and contemporary design. Right now you can see the beautiful Noir & Blanc exhibition by Pierre Le-Tan (whose daughter is the accessory designer Olympia Le-Tan).

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ARTCURIAL Starting life as an auction house in 2002, Artcurial has grown into a multifaceted art hub, which now enjoys international recognition. Continually innovating, today it has 25 specialist departments and has earned its place at the forefront of the art market.  Résidence les Acanthes, 6 Avenue des Citronniers, 98000 Monaco +377 97 77 51 99 www.artcurial.com

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Louise Grether, Director of Artcurial Monaco WHO IS YOUR FAVOURITE LOCAL ARTIST?

Bernar Venet, whose wonderful home in Le Muy, is always a joy to visit. (www.venetfoundation.org) WHAT DO YOU LOVE ABOUT THE MONACO ART SCENE?

It is extremely dynamic for such a small country. There is a thriving art school (Pavillon Bosio), some excellent museums (Pavillon Bosio and Villa Sauber) and the Oceanographic Museum near the Palace is not only a spectacular building but also regularly hosts cultural events. The Grimaldi Forum is always worth visiting, particularly during their summer exhibition – this year ‘The Gold of the Pharaohs’ from July 7th. Between the Philharmonic orchestra, Les Ballets de Monte Carlo and the theatre scene, there is a wonderful choice for everyone. WHERE WOULD YOU RECOMMEND SEEING BEAUTIFUL ART?

Galerie Adriano Ribolzi, Moretti Fine Art or any of the local museums. DO YOU HAVE A SPOT THAT YOU FIND INSPIRING?

Theatre Fort Antoine (www.theatrefortantoine.com) is a lovely outdoor theatre on a steep walk up from the port towards the palace. In the winter it is always deserted and you can enjoy a panoramic view from the Monaco port to Roquebrune Cap Martin. I also like walking along the beautiful coastal path from Monaco (start at the Beach Club) towards Menton. Élément mécanique by Fernand LÉger at Artcurial

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Elegant by day, sparkling by night – ‘La Ballerina’ by Italian visual artist Marco Lodola is next to the Casino de Monte Carlo.

follow the Concierge tour of art Open your eyes and you can enjoy the works of internationally acclaimed artists on the city-state’s very streets. Here is a taste of the artwork you won’t want to miss...

‘The Sitting Couple’ by English sculptor Lynn Russell Chadwick can be enjoyed in Fontvieille Park.

‘The Fisherman’ (above) on Avenue Princess Grace by French sculptor Gustave Dussart is one to see.

The marble ‘Cloak of Conscience’ by Czech sculptor Anna Chromyì can be found on the Larvotto seafront.

Don’t miss ‘Princess Grace’ (below) by Flemish sculptors Stefaan Depuydt and Livia Canestraro in Larvotto.

‘The Washer Woman’ (above, also in Fontvieille Park) is a copy of a beautiful sculpture by Auguste Renoir.

The powerful ‘Les Atlantes’ by Canadian sculptor Blake Ward is in Fontvieille Park too.

Don’t miss ‘The fist’ by César Baldaccini in the Princess Grace Rose Garden in Fontvieille.

Also in the Princess Grace Rose Garden is the inspiring ‘Cavalleria Eroica’ by Arman.

‘Cornelia’, an abstract sculpture by Flemish sculptor Stefaan Depyudt, can be found in the Gardens of Larvotto.

‘Monégasque’ is the smiling statue by sculptor Rachid Khimoune in the Grimaldi Forum.

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Croatian contemporary sculptor

Matéo Mornar

talks about his latest habitable sculpture project, life in Monaco and patronage by HSH Prince Albert II. CAN YOU TELL US MORE ABOUT THE SCULPTURAL BUILDINGS OF MONACO PROJECT?

I’ve always been fascinated by the architecture of monumental, habitable sculptures. I want to bring art into the cities of the 21st century. They can feel dehumanised, full of people who see but don’t look anymore. I am currently working on a huge project, which if it comes off, will be the most talked about sculpture in the world. WHY DOES IT INSPIRE YOU?

I’ve been creating things for 50 years – sculptures, drawings, art works and jewellery. Now, at 71, it is my passion, my reason to live, an inspiration that continues to grow. I want to create works of art that are also places people can live. Places that symbolise the spirit of a country, but also somewhere that people can see the sky. WHY WILL THEY BE CREATED?

I love humanity. I want to supplement people’s souls through a new vision and new urban spaces around the world. WHAT INSPIRES YOU ABOUT MONACO?

It is my heartland. I’m lucky to have a beautiful workshop in the centre of the city where my creativity is 100 per cent awakened. I love the freedom and the security. WHY DO YOU THINK PEOPLE ARE CAPTIVATED BY YOUR WORK?

Creation is everything to me. People who have been collecting my work for a long time can feel the love and passion that I try to express. WHAT DOES HSH PRINCE ALBERT II LOVE ABOUT YOUR SCULPTURES?

Mateo Mornar and his art work created for HSH Prince Albert II’s marriage to Princess Charlene.

He has known me for a long time and often accompanied his father HSH Prince Rainier III to my exhibitions. Today he continues to support me. He appreciates my creations, in particular my new project on monumental, habitable sculptures.

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Journey to a pristine coral bay on Hainan Island, Southern China to discover the five-star Mandarin Oriental, Sanya, our idyllic paradise for a pit stop

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How do you improve on the perfect view? Craft a stunning hotel hideaway to enjoy it from, of course. With all-year-round balmy weather, The Mandarin Oriental in Sanya, Hainan’s southernmost city, is just the place for privacy, peace-and-quiet and panoramic views of the azure South China Sea. The 12-hectare resort may look serene – with buildings carved from volcanic stone peeping above the palm trees – but there is an awful lot to do. Tai Chi taught by a Shaolin Kung Fu master is a great start to the day, followed by stand-up paddleboarding or snorkelling in the colourful reefs. There is a golf simulator, a jogging path, tennis courts and a rock-climbing wall for the active, and once you are done, you just need to decide which of the three landscaped pools or many hammocks dotted around to flop into first. There are nine bars and restaurants – our favourite? Fresh – the laidback beachfront grill teeming with freshwater and saltwater seafood. The MO Kid’s Camp is back this summer, and with coral snorkeling, archery and even raft-building, trust us, they won’t want to leave. And when they do, the palm tree-fringed Sanya Spa is offering a new holistic wellness programme for the whole family. French naturopath Liliane Israel will put together a nourishment plan, traditional Chinese medicine specialist Dr Li offers cupping, acupressure and acupuncture for parents, while children will love the family yoga and Shaolin Kung Fu classes. The Zen Tea experience will help you to gently slow down and relax, and so will retiring to your spacious room where you can choose your own vista; mountains, gardens or turquoise sea. Everything at the resort exceeds expectations. In fact Sanya in ancient times meant ‘the end of the earth’. And that is where the Mandarin Oriental has gone to create this mini paradise.

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