Paolo Petrini

Bradley Cooper and Margot Robbie film in Monaco: Port Hercule restored to 1962

From 23 to 28 August 2026, the Ocean's Eleven prequel turns Port Hercule and the Casino square into a 1960s Grand Prix set. What is being filmed, where, and what this week really says about the appeal of Monaco.

Filming in Monaco: the Series and Movies Shooting in the Principality

White Lotus, Emily in Paris: global fiction has an appointment with the Principality this year. The story of a country that reads every script before opening its doors, never pays to be filmed, and of what the screen actually changes in its property market.

The Casino de Monte-Carlo, the beating heart of the Principality since 1863

The founding monument of Monte-Carlo, national property and gaming legend: what the visitor sees, what the resident knows, and what the monument reveals about Monaco's most coveted district.

Princess Grace of Monaco, from Philadelphia to the Rock

An Academy Award, a liner docking in April 1956, and a principality that woke up famous. What Princess Grace truly left Monaco, and what the archives decline to confirm.

The Monte Carlo Beach Club: a luxury seaside oasis

The Monte Carlo Beach Club is an exceptional destination for beach and luxury enthusiasts. Located in the Bay of Cap-Martin, at the edge of the Principality, this prestigious establishment offers a private beach and stunning views of the Mediterranean Sea.

Albert II of Monaco : The Sovereign Prince of the Principality

Albert II of Monaco is the current sovereign of the Principality of Monaco, occupying the throne since 2005. Son of Prince Rainier III and the famous American actress Grace Kelly (now Princess Grace), he embodies the continuity of the illustrious dynasty of the Princes of Monaco while bringing a touch of modernity to his reign. Born on 14 March 1958 at the Prince's Palace of Monaco, Prince Albert grew up in a world combining monarchical tradition and openness to the world.

Who is Charlene of Monaco?

Charlène of Monaco, born Charlene Lynette Wittstock, is the Princess of Monaco and the wife of His Serene Highness Prince Albert II of Monaco.

Will the Millionaire Boom Keep Driving Monaco Property Prices Higher?

Nearly one million new millionaires worldwide in a single year, and a 2.08 km² country that will never gain a single square metre more. My reading of the UBS 2026 report, and what it means for Monaco property prices over the coming decade.

Monaco Yacht Show 2026: everything you need to know about the 35th edition

From 23 to 26 September 2026, Port Hercules hosts the 35th edition of the world's largest superyacht show. Dates, tickets, new features and what the event changes for Monaco: here is the essential guide.

Pope Leo XIV in Monaco

Pope Leo XIV's visit to Monaco on 28 March 2026 is the first papal visit since 1538, i.e. nearly 488 years of absence, and marks a historic event of exceptional proportions. A sufficiently rare event to immediately place Monaco at the centre of international attention.

Monte-Carlo or Monaco: what each name actually means

Monte-Carlo is neither a city nor another name for Monaco: it is one of the districts of the Principality, the one built around Casino Square. Here is what each name covers, where the district sits on Monegasque soil, where its name comes from and how to use both without getting them wrong.