Monte Carlo

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About the Work

An exclusive stretch of two miles along the Mediterranean Sea serves as the dazzling playground of the world's elite. Professional athletes, international celebrities, and high-rollers are drawn to the glamour of Monaco. Despite the abundance of luxury sports cars, high-end apartments, mega-yachts, and limitless entertainment, this rocky enclave remains steeped in culture and history. The reigning family is committed to preserving and cherishing the principality's illustrious heritage while cultivating its charismatic allure. The extravagant Foster + Partners Yacht Club de Monaco stands in bold juxtaposition to the stately baroque architecture of the Musée Océanographique de Monaco. The cutting-edge contemporary art at the Nouveau Musée National de Monaco sharply contrasts with the Prince’s Palace of Monaco, a structure that harkens back to the twelfth century. Yet, this eclectic mix of old and new coexists harmoniously within this compact land of two hundred hectares.

The roster of Monaco's regulars could easily be mistaken for the guest list of the most coveted private soiree: Charles Leclerc, Grace Kelly, Sir Roger Moore, Tyra Banks, Frank Sinatra, Rudolf Nureyev, Bjorn Borg, and Ringo Starr, to mention just a few. Whether drawn by premier sporting events (like the Monaco Grand Prix, Rolex Monte-Carlo Masters), unmissable cultural events (such as the Ballets de Monte-Carlo, Monaco National Day), iconic Société des Bains de Mer establishments (like the Monte Carlo Casino, Hôtel de Paris Monte Carlo, Monte-Carlo Beach), or Michelin-starred dining destinations (like Le Louis XV, Rampoldi, Pavyllon Monte-Carlo), the global glitterati can't resist coming back time and time again. With privileged access to images from the palace archives and a foreword by Prince Albert II of Monaco, Monte Carlo grants readers an insider's glimpse into the jewel of the French Riviera.

About the Author

Ségolène Cazenave Manara, a writer and journalist, embarked on her career in the publishing industry with notable roles at Glamour (France), Première magazine, and Libération newspaper. She later transitioned to France Televisions, the renowned French public national broadcaster, where she dedicated nearly two decades to art direction. In 2010, she made the decision to settle in Monaco, where she wholeheartedly embraced her passion for personal writing pursuits.

"You can always take the gamble of a trip to Monte Carlo."

Jean Cocteau