Hotel Spotlight: Hôtel Hermitage Monte-Carlo has entered a glamorous new era, with harbour-view dining at Michelin-starred Pavyllon, a new cocktail bar and access to the group’s casino, beach club and spa. Travel Update: From 4 November, Monaco residents flying to the US—including those connecting there—must complete a health declaration confirming they have not visited the Democratic Republic of the Congo in the previous 21 days. Autumn in Monaco: Quieter streets, pleasant weather and open terraces make autumn a more relaxed time to experience the Principality, local founders say. Monaco-Ville: New rules give the State first refusal on property sales on the Rock and tighten oversight of short-term holiday lets, business changes and renovations. Race Weekend: Packages for the 2027 Monaco Grand Prix, set for 4–6 June, start at £699 per person and include flights, tickets and a Nice hotel. Yachting: Unveiled ahead of the Monaco Yacht Show, the 43.5-metre Swan Alloy 44 will be the Finnish builder’s largest yacht yet and its first aluminium sailing superyacht.
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Monaco in Autumn: The quieter season may be the best time to visit: the Mediterranean stays inviting and terraces remain lively, while summer crowds thin and the Principality feels more local. Monaco-Ville Rules: New protections for the Rock are now in force. The State has first refusal on property sales, and short-term holiday lets and building changes face tighter scrutiny. Grand Prix Getaways: Packages for the 2027 Monaco Grand Prix are being promoted with race tickets, flights and a hotel in Nice, giving visitors a ready-made Riviera weekend. Dining News: Le Méridien has opened Italian restaurant La Bisnonna, while La Maison Ani is planned for Monaco in 2027.
Autumn in Monaco: With summer crowds easing but terraces still lively and the weather often pleasant, autumn offers a more relaxed way to experience the Principality. Monaco-Ville Rules: New protections for the historic Rock give the State first refusal on property sales and bring tighter scrutiny to short-term holiday lets and business changes. Visitor Alert: A British couple say a brief Monaco stop led to nearly £85 in mobile roaming fees; check your provider’s rates before using data. Food & Culture: Le Méridien Beach Plaza has opened Italian restaurant La Bisnonna, and its lobby is hosting Brigitte Aliot’s art exhibition through January 16.
Autumn Visits: Monaco’s quieter season still brings inviting Mediterranean weather and lively terraces, with fewer summer crowds and a more local feel. Holiday Lets: New rules for Monaco-Ville are now in force, giving the State first refusal on property sales and tightening oversight of short-term rentals, business changes and building alterations on the Rock. Eat & Stay: Le Méridien Beach Plaza has opened La Bisnonna, serving Italian family-style cooking in a retro setting; the hotel is also hosting Brigitte Aliot’s abstract art exhibition through January 16. Travel Tip: A British couple’s two-hour stop in Monaco led to nearly £85 in roaming fees after using just 18.66MB of data. Check your mobile plan before visiting.
Visitor Alert: A British couple’s two-hour stop in Monaco led to nearly £85 in roaming fees after they used just 18.66MB of data. Check your carrier’s rates before arriving and consider switching off data roaming. Dining: Le Méridien Beach Plaza has opened La Bisnonna, an Italian restaurant serving family-style dishes in a retro-inspired setting overlooking the Mediterranean. Arts: French artist Brigitte Aliot’s exhibition In File is on display in the hotel’s lobby through January 16, 2027; hotel guests can also access free admission to the Nouveau Musée National de Monaco through the hotel’s Unlock Art programme. Culture & Travel: Monte-Carlo Fashion Week is expanding to twice-yearly editions, while the Venice Simplon-Orient-Express is set to stop in Monaco in 2027.
Hotels & Dining: Le Méridien Beach Plaza has opened La Bisnonna, an Italian restaurant serving family-inspired cooking in a retro setting. The hotel is also hosting Brigitte Aliot’s abstract art exhibition through 16 January; guests can use their room key for free entry to exhibitions at Monaco’s Nouveau Musée National. Travel Tips: A British couple were charged €128.88 after using just 18.66MB of mobile data during a two-hour visit. Check roaming rates before travelling to Monaco. Coming in 2027: The Venice Simplon-Orient-Express is set to stop in Monaco, adding a new luxury rail option for visitors.
Grand Prix Getaway: A Monaco Grand Prix travel package pairs F1 tickets and UK flights with a Nice hotel, offering race fans a base on the Riviera outside the Principality. Yachting: Saudi Arabia’s first Red Sea Yacht Show is planned for Jeddah in October 2027. Its organizers say the event will draw on expertise linked to the Monaco Yacht Show and promote marine tourism. Travel Tip: A couple visiting Monaco for two hours were hit with nearly £85 in roaming charges after using just 18.66MB of data. Check your plan before crossing the border. Rail Travel: The legendary Venice Simplon-Orient-Express is set to stop in Monaco in 2027, adding a high-end rail option for Riviera visitors.
Yachting: Saudi Arabia’s Red Sea Yacht Show is set to launch in 2027 under a 10-year deal, with organizers aiming to extend the Monaco Yacht Show’s reach and attract international visitors. Luxury Rail: The Venice Simplon-Orient-Express is slated to stop in Monaco in 2027, adding a new draw to the Principality’s travel calendar. Fashion: Monte-Carlo Fashion Week is expanding to twice a year after its Rendez-Vous debut. Riviera Drives: A new classic-car travel programme begins in Monaco before taking a Citroën DS along the French Riviera. Monaco Heritage: Kim Kardashian wore Elizabeth Taylor’s cape from Grace Kelly’s 1969 Scorpion Ball, bringing a storied Monte Carlo event back into the spotlight.
Monaco Football: Monaco came from behind to draw 1-1 with Lille after the visitors were reduced to 10 men. Fans heading to Paris for Monaco’s November 1 Ligue 1 match can check official club ticket channels first. Food & Drink: Mona has switched to a new menu every week, shaped by seasonal produce and market availability. Monte Carlo Tennis: Greek teenager Lydia Panagiotidou won the Tennis Europe Masters U16 title without dropping a set, a notable week for the Principality’s tennis scene. Travel Outlook: Heavy rain and thunderstorms are forecast for Monaco and the Riviera on Tuesday. Looking Ahead: The Venice Simplon-Orient-Express is set to stop in Monaco in 2027, while Monte-Carlo Fashion Week is expanding to a twice-yearly schedule.
Monte-Carlo Sport: Greek teenager Lydia Panagiotidou made history in Monte Carlo, winning the Tennis Europe Masters U16 title without dropping a set. Monaco also hosts Lille in a high-stakes Ligue 1 match this weekend. Coming to Monaco: The legendary Venice Simplon-Orient-Express is set to stop in Monaco in 2027, while Monte-Carlo Fashion Week is expanding to a twice-yearly schedule. Riviera Dining: Menton’s Mirazur has helped turn the coastal town into a culinary destination, drawing visitors to its three-Michelin-starred restaurant and the town’s historic streets and beaches. Yachting: New superyacht launches unveiled at the Monaco Yacht Show underline the Principality’s appeal to luxury-sea travelers.
Monte Carlo Tennis: Greece’s Lydia Panagiotidou won the Tennis Europe U16 Masters in Monte Carlo, becoming the first Greek female champion in the category. Dining: Monaco’s Mona restaurant has shifted to a new menu every week, built around seasonal produce and market finds. Riviera Routes: A classic-car road trip began in Monaco before taking in the French Riviera, offering a scenic spin in a vintage Citroën DS. Visitor Information: Nice banned protest gatherings in the city centre on Saturday and deployed extra police; the restriction ended at midnight and was not a general curfew. Coming Up: The Venice Simplon-Orient-Express is set to stop in Monaco in 2027, while Monte-Carlo Fashion Week is expanding to twice-yearly events.
Dining in Monaco: Mona has replaced its Lebanese-Mediterranean focus with a bistronomic menu that changes weekly, letting chef Tristan Romain follow seasonal produce and market finds. Riviera Road Trip: A new classic-car TV series takes Kevin McCloud along the French Riviera in a Citroën DS, after a delayed pickup in Monaco. Visitor Alert: Nice has banned protest gatherings in the city centre on October 24 and deployed extra police after recent unrest; the restrictions target demonstrations, not visitors generally. Coming to Monaco: The Venice Simplon-Orient-Express is set to stop in Monaco in 2027, while Monte-Carlo Fashion Week is expanding to two editions a year. Menton’s Food Scene: Two decades after Mirazur opened, Mauro Colagreco’s three-Michelin-starred restaurant continues to draw international diners to the Riviera town.
Visitor Safety: Nice has banned protest gatherings across central districts on Saturday, Oct. 24, and will deploy 450 officers after recent unrest. The restrictions include the Promenade des Anglais and Vieux-Nice, but are not a general curfew. Riviera Film Locations: The French Riviera is hosting filming for The White Lotus Season 4, while a new Ocean’s prequel is wrapping its shoot in Monaco. Luxury Rail: The Venice Simplon-Orient-Express is set to stop in Monaco in 2027, adding a high-end rail option for Riviera visitors. Food Tourism: Menton’s Mirazur is marking 20 years, with the three-Michelin-starred restaurant helping raise the coastal town’s profile as a dining destination. Monte-Carlo Events: Monte-Carlo Fashion Week is expanding to a twice-yearly schedule after its Rendez-Vous edition.
Visitor Alert: Nice has banned protest gatherings in the city centre from 8 a.m. to midnight on Saturday, October 24, after recent violence and looting. About 450 police and gendarmes will be deployed; the measure is not a general curfew. On Location: Monaco is hosting the final stretch of filming for an Ocean prequel, while the French Riviera features in season four of The White Lotus—a spotlight for the region amid unrest elsewhere in France. Food & Travel: Menton’s three-Michelin-starred Mirazur has helped turn the Riviera town into a culinary destination, drawing visitors alongside its old town, beaches and famed lemons. Coming in 2027: The Venice Simplon-Orient-Express is set to stop in Monaco, adding a new rail option for luxury travellers.
Air Travel: Emirates was named Best International Airline and Delta Best U.S. Airline in Forbes Travel Guide’s 2026 awards; winners will be celebrated at the guide’s luxury travel summit in Monaco next February. Style in Monaco: Monte-Carlo Fashion Week plans to move to a twice-yearly schedule, with its next main edition set for April 12–16, 2027. A Grand Arrival: The Venice Simplon-Orient-Express will make its first-ever Monaco stop on May 10, 2027, during a Paris-to-Venice journey along the Riviera. Luxury Yachting: Turkish builder Sirena debuted its 42-metre superyacht at the Monaco Yacht Show, the first in a planned range of 35- and 50-metre models. Riviera Stays: Nice suits museum visits and easy trips to Monaco; Cannes offers grand hotels and beaches, while Antibes appeals to visitors seeking markets, ramparts and swimming spots. At Sea: New Mediterranean cruise itineraries for 2027 spotlight food, art and history, with quieter winter sailings emerging as an option.
Fashion Calendar: Monte-Carlo Fashion Week will move to a twice-yearly schedule, with its next main edition set for April 12–16, 2027. Yachting: Sirena Marine unveiled its 42-metre debut superyacht at the Monaco Yacht Show, adding a new Turkish-built vessel to the Principality’s luxury marine scene. Rail Arrival: The Venice Simplon-Orient-Express will make its first Monaco stop on May 10, 2027, arriving at Monte-Carlo station after an overnight journey from Paris. Luxury Travel: Monaco will host Forbes Travel Guide’s air-travel awards gathering next February, welcoming airline and airport leaders from around the world. Local Hospitality: Columbus Hotel Monte-Carlo and local partners raised €542 for Fondation Flavien through a cork-recycling drive. Riviera Stays: A new guide weighs Nice, Cannes and Antibes for visitors, noting that Nice makes it easy to reach Monaco and Menton by train.
Riviera Stays: Choosing between Nice, Cannes and Antibes comes down to the mood you want: old-town dining and easy rail trips, Croisette glamour, or Provençal markets and quiet beaches. Monaco is an easy stop from Nice. Monte-Carlo Fashion: Fashion Week will move to a twice-yearly schedule, with its next main edition set for April 12–16, 2027, bringing more fashion and sustainability events to the Principality. A Grand Arrival: The Venice Simplon-Orient-Express is due to make its first Monaco stop on May 10, 2027, arriving at Monte-Carlo station after a scenic Riviera journey. Travel Spotlight: Monaco will host Forbes Travel Guide’s air-travel awards gathering next February, welcoming airlines and luxury travel leaders. Greener Journeys: At EVER Monaco, developers showcased an electric seaplane concept aimed at luxury regional travel, with a prototype targeted for 2031.
Luxury Travel: Emirates and Delta topped Forbes Travel Guide’s 2026 air-travel awards; winners will be honoured in Monaco next February. Fashion Tourism: After its first Rendez-Vous edition, Monte-Carlo Fashion Week will move to a twice-yearly schedule, with its next main edition set for 12–16 April 2027. Rail Arrivals: The Venice Simplon-Orient-Express is scheduled to make its first Monaco stop on 10 May 2027, during a Paris-to-Venice journey along the Riviera. Sustainable Hospitality: Columbus Hotel Monte-Carlo and local partners raised €542 for Fondation Flavien through a cork-recycling drive, with plans to continue collecting.
Mediterranean Cruises: New 2027 itineraries put the region in the spotlight, with shoulder-season sailings offering a quieter way to explore and some voyages calling at Monaco. Hotel Sustainability: Columbus Hotel Monte-Carlo and local partners raised €542 for Fondation Flavien through cork recycling, turning a hospitality initiative into support for families affected by childhood cancer. Provence Access: United plans a New York-area nonstop to Marseille from June 2027, improving access to Provence and the Riviera; Cotignac, near George Clooney’s reported restaurant project, is among the villages drawing attention. Future Mobility: At EVER Monaco, startup Eenuee showcased plans for an electric seaplane aimed at luxury regional travel, with a prototype targeted for 2031. Yachting: Monaco’s superyacht scene faces growing pressure for berths, as demand outpaces marina capacity across the Mediterranean.
Monaco’s Global Appeal: A new lifestyle index ranks the Principality the world’s best place to live, giving top marks for quality of life and infrastructure. The ranking covers 63 destinations and is aimed at wealthy movers, not holidaymakers. Hotel Sustainability: Columbus Hotel Monte-Carlo and local partners raised €542 for Fondation Flavien by recycling corks, with plans to grow the initiative. Travel Watch: A yellow storm warning is in effect for the Alpes-Maritimes, with heavy rain, thunderstorms and possible hail forecast for Monaco and the Riviera on Tuesday afternoon and evening. Off-Season Riviera: Travel specialists recommend Monaco in November for the Monte-Carlo Jazz Festival, with Hôtel Hermitage as a quieter luxury base. Yachting: Monaco Yacht Show coverage points to growing demand for Mediterranean berths, while Port Hercule remains a key stop for the region’s superyacht scene. Future Mobility: EVER Monaco showcased an electric seaplane concept designed for luxury regional travel, with a prototype targeted for 2031.
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