Paolo Petrini

The Best Gym in Monaco

From the accessible municipal facility to invitation-only private clubs, Monaco packs a density of fitness venues into its 2.08 km² that few cities can match. Here is our 2026 selection, with official rates where they exist and the on-the-ground insights of our agency.

Why champions like Duplantis live in Monaco

Armand Duplantis has just made Monaco his home. Behind the knee-jerk reaction that reduces this choice to a tax story lies a reality we observe every week among the world's sporting elite, and it is far more interesting.

The flag of Monaco: history, colours and meaning of a sovereign symbol

Two bands, red over white, and yet an entire country behind them. The flag of Monaco tells of eight centuries of Grimaldi rule and the identity of a sovereign state that many still mistake for a French town.

In Monaco, you buy a lot, not square metres

Like the United Kingdom under caveat emptor, Monaco offers no statutory floor-area guarantee: a home is sold as a lot, and the surface does not appear on the deed. Why everything is verified before signing, for buyers and sellers alike.

Monaco Real Estate: Is €100,000 per m² Becoming the New Norm?

Monaco apartments now trade above 100,000 € per m², against an average of 57,569 € (IMSEE 2025). An analysis of a shift at the very top of the market.

Two Couples, One Apartment: the Cohabitation Trend Reaching Monaco

With rents up 8 to 15%, some couples are choosing to share the same apartment without giving up Monegasque residency. What the administration accepts, and what we observe on the ground.

Lewis Hamilton in Monaco: where does he really live, and why Monaco?

Lewis Hamilton lives in the Larvotto district. Discover his story with the Principality since 1998, his neighbourhood and why champions choose Monaco.

2026 Monaco Grand Prix, Kimi Antonelli winner

The 2026 Monaco F1 Grand Prix was won by Kimi Antonelli in a Mercedes on Sunday, June 7, 2026, ahead of Lewis Hamilton in a Ferrari and Pierre Gasly in an Alpine. Raced over the 3.337 km of the Monaco Circuit, this edition will be remembered for a masterfully controlled victory, several retirements, late-race incidents, and a final classification modified after the finish.

La Condamine Monaco: why this district is experiencing a boom in interest

Long perceived as the commercial heart of Monaco, La Condamine is changing its status. Around the Place d’Armes market and Port Hercule, the district now attracts a clientele seeking both the authenticity of local life and the standards of ultra-premium real estate.

Stars of Monaco: the return of a cult address on Port Hercule

Stars of Monaco is moving to the address long associated with Stars'N'Bars, one of Monaco's most popular venues. More than just a restaurant, this return marks the rebirth of an emblematic meeting point of Port Hercule.

Proposed Law No. 276 in Monaco

Proposed Law No. 276 marks a turning point for owners holding real estate in Monaco through a foreign company. Its objective is clear: to put an end to opaque structures and encourage more transparent property ownership in the Principality.

The most expensive apartment in the world: Mareterra (Le Renzo) or Tour Odéon?

The world of luxury real estate never ceases to surprise us with ever more exceptional properties. And today, it is in the heart of the Principality of Monaco that we take you, to discover an unparalleled property: the Penthouse of the Odeon Tower. Considered the most expensive apartment in the world, it offers an extraordinary living experience.