Did you know that Bernard d’Alessandri once Sailed from Monaco to New York?
Seaman at heart and over five decades at the helm of the Yacht Club de Monaco, General Secretary and Managing Director, Bernard d’Alessandri highlights one…
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Did you know that the father and brother of Princess Grace were among the most accomplished American competitors in the history of rowing?
When it comes to water sports, not so many families have such a rich heritage as Princess Grace of Monaco had. Grace Kelly’s father, John…
Monte-Carlo celebrates with A Christmas Carol
With A Christmas Carol, Charles Dickens created a modern fairy tale and shaped our ideas of Christmas. In 2023, Monaco decided to create a breathtaking…
Did you know that the „Crêpe Suzette“ was invented in the Principality of Monaco?
One of France’s most popular and delightful desserts, the „Crêpe Suzette“ was invented in the Principality at the end of the 19th century. The recipe…
Did you know that the Monégasque Christmas is celebrated with a special family tradition?
Christmas Eve was the occasion when all the members of a family would gather at their parents’ home to perform as a preliminary to the…
Did you know that rubbing the knee of the statue of a horse in the lobby of the Hôtel de Paris Monte-Carlo is supposed to bring luck?
The grand lobby of the Hôtel de Paris Monte-Carlo features a bronze, equestrian statue of Louis XIV on horse, which has been polished to shine…
Did you know that 80% of Monaco’s employees do not live in the Principality?
A fascinating study in 2019, conducted by INSEE Provence-Alpes-Côte-d’Azur, has revealed that more than 80% of Monaco’s employees do not live in the Principality. A…
Did you know that giving birth in Monaco does not ensure automatically the nationality, neither the passport?
“Birth tourism” for Monégasque passport does not work in the Principality of Monaco. Automatic Monégasque nationality does not even apply for children born from parents…
Did you know that Monaco has a zero percent homeless rate?
Statistics on the Principality’s national population below the poverty line is “NA [not-applicable]”, because there are none. A country with the highest density of millionaires…
Did you know that Monaco offers car license plate for non-residents?
There are multiple ways to register a car with Monaco license plate, even if you are not living in the Principality. Naturally, anyone who has…