How about Sightseeing or getting around Monaco the green and eco friendly way!The lovely Carine Noaro and partner Stephane Dray welcome you in front of Stars N Bars with their fleet of electric cars that you can rent for as short as 1 hour to a full day or even a month. These cars are super easy to drive, you can literally park everywhere thanks to the compact size, and you will enjoy that wonderful outdoor feeling. Even for non-tourists aka locals, this is a fun thing to do on a sunny day!
You can choose between 2 car models: The Renault Twizy and the Estrima Biro
Rates are really attractive starting at EUR 25,-
Contact: info@mc-eco-rental.com
website: http://www.mc-eco-rental.com/
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It's a mix of language course experience and meeting new people in a relaxed atmosphere! Natasha Frost , founder of this series of events explains: "Speakeasy is the first social event of it's kind in Monaco, where people can get get together to put their language skills to practice by talking to a native speaker. Meet new people and put your language skills to use in a unique and informal setting overlooking the port of Monaco, while enjoying a drink. After hearing many comments from friends that despite attending language classes to learn French there are very few means to actually practice your conversational skills, we are proud to present Speakeasy Monaco, the Principality’s 1st language exchange network event. Speakeasy Monaco uses the same concept as speed dating to pair you with a native French speaker, eager to practice conversational English. While there is no dating, you will share a conversation with your French counterpart, first in English. After a 10 mn period, the roles reverse and the conversation switches to French."
Kind of the same manner speed-dating works, only that's it all about 'talking' here :)
Language aids (dictionary, pens and paper and conversation topics) are at hand to make the experience as easy, fun and educational as possible.
Practice your language skills in new and fun way and meet people you would never get to know otherwise!
Where: every Tuesday, on the Star Deck of STARSNBARS, from 7pm to 8:30 pm (Arrive 30 mn early for regisration)
Price: 18 euros, including complimentary beverage and a donation to Pink Ribbon Monaco
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THE BUSY BEE is a well hidden sweet little gem, that I stumbled across when trying a short cut walking home. It is located in 10, Rue de la Turbie, just the backside of Rue Grimaldi and is run by a lovely lady called Jasmine Antonini.
It provides English Classes for those who want to improve their language skills or practice conversation. A good part of the clients are children! There are toys, books, drawing and painting supplies which are used to intensify and work on communication of the little fellows! Some small theatre shows are being practiced and performed for parents and you can even choose what is called 'stages vacances', - having your child stay for up 1.5h during holidays to 'playfully' chat and enjoy in group activities.
Busy Bee also holds conversation classes for adults.
For contact call Jasmine at +377 97 70 50 49 or email busybee@libello.com
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PARTIES: Amber Lounge during F1 weekend in Monaco
May means Spring in most countries. In Monaco it also stands for the smell of fuel and the roaring of engines. The crazy week of F1 is just around the corner and the town is gearing up for 1 week of race cars, parties, starlets and luxury yachts on display alongside the legendary race circuit.
One of the 'famous' party places during the long weekend of 'Monte Carlo F1' is the well established Amber Lounge. With the annual fashion show on Friday night, always featuring a different designer and most of the race car drivers joining the dance floor on Sunday , when all their 'work' is done, - Amber Lounge surely is the hottest after-dark-spot in town.
Here Jess Fry, sales wizard of the Amber Lounge team, tells us a bit more about the event:
How long has Amber Lounge been around and what do you like best about your job?
Coming up for 10 years, now in 4 countries. Thats the part i love – im constantly abroad meeting fascinating people and can go pretty much anywhere in the world now and know i have great friends there – its a fabulous feeling
How does the Monaco Amber Lounge compare to the others (Abud Dhabi, India, Singapore)?
Well, the parties are basically the same principle, but with funky additions inspired by the country – ie in Monaco you look out over the lights of the megayachts in the bay. The Singapore venue is a tent strung between skyscrapers - one of the walls of the venue is a waterfall cascading down the side of the building into the party... very cool. In India the outside terrace is in the treetops, and looks out across a plain of temple spires. The Abu Dhabi terrace is floating on the Yas Island creek, all uplit and overlooking the multicoloured skyline of Yas island.
People wise, clientele reflect the nation really. Monaco is very glitz and glam, Singapore tends to be more easy going crowd coming in straight from the Paddock as its a night race. India the socialite scene has to be seen to be believed and Abu Dhabi EVERYONE arrives!
How do those F1 drivers perform on the dance floor?
Hahha that would be telling! Some of the Finns live up to tradition and go absolutely bananas, and some of the boys are cracking DJs!! We’ve has the DJ box overrun with Drivers spinning tunes and randoms like Taboo from the Black Eyed Peas gate crash the dancers podiums
The magic of F1 in Monaco – how to describe it best?
Well, it IS magic isn’t it. The feeling is in the air and its the iconic GP – the one everybody thinks of when you mention F1. Everyone wants to be part of this one, and i suppose that’s what it is – mass enthusiasm
Is there a place to chill during that crazy F1 week in Monaco , tell us some secret hideaway’s from that madness?
Ticket prices: individual party passes start at Euro650pp , Tables of 8 start at Euro 5,200. All tickets include unlimited Champagne and all other drinks.
Amber lounge Dining Euro 250 pp
Amber Lounge Fashion Euro 500pp
More info on this year's fashion show:
The Duchess of Cambridge, Madonna, Kylie Minogue
and Jennifer Lopez are just a number of celebrity fans
who have embraced the elegant designs of Issa London
and now the internationally renowned label is showcasing
its collection at Amber Lounge Fashion - the annual
charity catwalk event held over the Monaco Grand
Prix weekend.Hosted at Le Meridien Beach Plaza’s stunning poolside
on Friday 25th May from 6.30pm Amber Lounge Fashion is
once again giving its support to the Special Olympics when
it famously unites the worlds of fashion and motorsport on
one catwalk to raise funds for its Official Charity.
Considered one of the highlights on the F1 social calendar,
this star studded charity event, sponsored by Mekhong,
certainly has a line up to entertain, dazzle and surprise its
VIP guests. Last year saw Royalty and stars of film, fashion,
sport and music attend the show including H.S.H Prince
Albert II and H.S.H Princess Charlene of Monaco,
Kim Kardashian, Sir Philip and Tina Green, Jason Statham,
Michael Johnson, Boris Becker and Matthew Williamson.
A dazzling combination of feminine elegance, boudoir
beauty and masculine rock ‘n’ roll will take over the
catwalk this year. Headlining designer Issa London will
present a selection of acclaimed 24/7 dresses, where
glamour and elegance reign and the motto ‘Issa for all!’
rings true for every fan of this Brazilian designer,
Daniella Helayel.
New stars of Formula One Bruno Senna, Romain Grosjean
and Daniel Ricciardio will take to the catwalk alongside
their F1 colleagues who will model outfits by eternal Rock n
Roll spirit, Philipp Plein. This handsome German designer
differentiates his collections producing creations for people
who intuitively choose the extraordinary things in life!
Closing the show Nichole de Carle London launches her
debut luxury capsule swim range created to compliment
the brands luxurious lingerie pieces. So named, Serpentine
in recognition of the 2012 London Olympics will transform
the Nichole de Carle London woman elevating her from
boudoir beauty to beach babe.
Entertainment includes a live performance by British sensation
Labrinth who will sing his recent smash hit single, “Last Time”
currently in the UK and European charts. His previous single
Earthquake rocketed straight into the UK’s charts at No. 1 and
with collaborations with Tinie Tempah already under his belt,
this producer, writer and singer is heading for global stardom.
Surprise – well if we gave that away it wouldn’t be a surprise
now would it?!
Dedicated to raising funds for notable charities and for the
second year running Amber Lounge Fashion has given its
support to the Special Olympics. H.S.H. Prince Albert II
and H.S.H Princess Charlene of Monaco have taken this
movement to their hearts, along with Global Ambassadors
including Colin Farrell. Special Olympics is dedicated to
giving athletes with intellectual disabilities the opportunity
to celebrate and be celebrated for their accomplishments.
To date the Amber Lounge Fashion’s charity auction has
raised over 3 million Euros. This year will be no exception.
Wonderfully generous guests will be bidding for one off lots
such as an unique Andy Warhol photograph taken by
celebrity photographer Karen Bystedt, Amber Lounge Fashion
looks set to beat previous records for this excellent cause.
Those lucky enough to secure post show tables at the
in-house restaurant, Amber Lounge Dining will savour the
exquisite cuisine and fine wines served alfresco.
Once the sun goes down, guests move through to
Amber Lounge where partying will continue until dawn.
Amber Lounge, the exclusive Grand Prix After Party that
follows the F1 around the World, signed Mekhong as its
Official Title Partner and Chang as the Official Beer for its
up and coming party and charity fashion show in Monaco
during the iconic Monaco F1 Grand Prix.
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CULTURE: ‘Habiller Une Image’ - a visit at Villa Sauber
With the Spring weather taking a little pause, what better excuse than to put a little museum visit on your agenda!
Today I visited the VERY small, yet precious little exhibit at Villa Sauber. Living in Monaco we often forget that we do have some art shows right in front of our doorstep. This small show has been put together by the students of the Saint Martin’s College for Fashion Design in London and the wool company Pringle , all under the art-trained eye of HRH Princesse Caroline, who is the driving force behind NMNM (Nouveau Musée National de Monaco). The curator-mix sounds a bit eclectic and what you find in this 4-room exhibit appears a bit scrambled together at first, though it starts to make sense at closer inspection.
Grace Kelly’s love and passion for plants & flowers is beautifully demonstrated in an expansive installation of plants. She was the founder of the ‘Monaco Garden Club’ and being a big fan of the Chelsea Garden Show, she visited the event in London annually – so there’s our link to London, I guess J
Today I visited the VERY small, yet precious little exhibit at Villa Sauber. Living in Monaco we often forget that we do have some art shows right in front of our doorstep. This small show has been put together by the students of the Saint Martin’s College for Fashion Design in London and the wool company Pringle , all under the art-trained eye of HRH Princesse Caroline, who is the driving force behind NMNM (Nouveau Musée National de Monaco). The curator-mix sounds a bit eclectic and what you find in this 4-room exhibit appears a bit scrambled together at first, though it starts to make sense at closer inspection.
Grace Kelly’s love and passion for plants & flowers is beautifully demonstrated in an expansive installation of plants. She was the founder of the ‘Monaco Garden Club’ and being a big fan of the Chelsea Garden Show, she visited the event in London annually – so there’s our link to London, I guess J
Another room, my favourite, shows 6 different home videos. I loved each of them. You see Princesse Grace skiing the slopes of the Swiss Alps and teaching her daughters ice-skating. Yet in another short film you’ll see an infant Prince Albert dressed as a cowboy playing with his sisters dressed as Indians, crawling in and out of a wigwam. The video showing Grace Kelly pool-side with family and friends, cracking up laughing and just looking all happy , natural and relaxed, somehow managed to make me gulp up some tears. These snapshots and family videos are so very beautiful to watch and getting that rare glimpse inside a world which seems far gone, yet still so present in this town, feels special somehow.
Pringle exhibits some 60’s cashmere sweaters next to a small collection of Grace Kelly’s handbags and sunglasses. On IPad touchscreens you can view and read articles from Magazines like Time, featuring the Princesse on the cover and in interviews.
A small room in the corner next to the staircase has an audio transcripts of Grace Kelly’s secretary and a close family friends of hers. Once more, a bit random, but nonetheless interesting to listen too. The story behind the ‘Kelly’ bag is explained and a how she dressed when private or up on Mont Agel.
A small room in the corner next to the staircase has an audio transcripts of Grace Kelly’s secretary and a close family friends of hers. Once more, a bit random, but nonetheless interesting to listen too. The story behind the ‘Kelly’ bag is explained and a how she dressed when private or up on Mont Agel.
The show can be toured in a short time, even a lunch break. Or on your way to the beach… Count 20-30minutes as sufficient. Entrance is EUR 6,-
Sadly I was not allowed to take any pictures.
Sadly I was not allowed to take any pictures.
Again, it’s a small show, but it demonstrates in a simple and contemporary manner how this long gone legend and eternally GRACE-ful woman remains still so powerful and fresh to keep shining on this town …
The Exhibition is continues until May 20. Doors open at 10h.
Where: Villa Sauber on Avenue Princesse Grace
Catch a Movie - The Iron Lady
Not long ago, she was running the Commonwealth...loved and hated equally. Now she's a legend a movie material. Catch 'La Dame de Fer' (The Iron Lady) that good lead actress Meryl Streeo this year's Oscar nod for Best Actress.
where: Monaco Winter Sporting. Check this link for show times:
http://www.allocine.fr/film/fichefilm_gen_cfilm=127404.html
where: Monaco Winter Sporting. Check this link for show times:
http://www.allocine.fr/film/fichefilm_gen_cfilm=127404.html
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