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radled by France as it faces out towards the shimmering Mediterranean, the principality of Monaco has drawn the international glitterati for more than a century. Its capital, Monte-Carlo, is a world-famous symbol of glamour, home to the famous Casino Square, luxurious shops, and palatial hotels. This year marks its 150th anniversary, which it will celebrate in fine style. Concerts, festivals and events are scheduled to take place across the city. And if all that culture and socialising gets to be too much, you can always retreat to the turquoise waters and immaculate sandy beaches of Larvotto, zone out amid the hills and waterfalls of the Japanese Garden or sit back and smell the roses at Roseraie Princesse Grace. A luxurious hydrotherapy treatment at the Thermes Marin Spa should also help you relax amid the events.
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Monaco is having a makeover for its 150th anniversary, discovers Lee Cobaj Look out for fashion legend Karl Lagerfield’s first hotel collaboration at the Hotel Métropole Monte-Carlo (above). Chanel’s creative director has been tasked with revamping the hotel’s Belle Époque exteriors, adding an Odysseus theme to the swimming pool, terrace and gardens. The second phase sees the addition of a new Joël Robuchon restaurant to the hotel’s already impressive culinary offering. When it is unveiled in late April 2013, it is tipped to secure the Métropole more Michelin stars than any other hotel in the world. www.metropole.com
SETTING SAIL The Monaco Yacht Club will soon be settled into its chic new home on Quai Louis II, designed by none other than worldrenowned architect Sir Norman Foster. Due to open early next year, the new building celebrates Monaco’s distinctive coastline with a series of deck-style viewing balconies that step-up along the famous harbour. www.yacht-club-monaco.mc
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FOR TOURIST INFORMATION, SEE WWW.VISITMONACO.COM
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As part of the Métropole’s makeover, French architect and interior designer Jacques Garcia has given a new look to the spa— the only ESPA in France. The urban retreat now boasts four heavenly treatment packages, inspired by Greek mythology, and a shimmering mosaic-clad heat-therapy suite.
Following its impressive pop-up debut at the Port Palace Hotel last summer, prized Japanese restaurant Nozomi returns to the Côte d’Azur in 2013. The celebrated à la carte menu of contemporary fresh-fish delicacies—made famous by the London flagship—will be available throughout the summer.
Monaco Celebrates Picasso is part of the principality’s anniversary celebrations. The show at the Grimaldi Forum in Larvotto (July 12September 15) features more than 150 works and reaffirms Picasso’s special connection with the Côte d’Azur and his love for the region.
www.metropole.com
www.nozomi.co.uk
www.grimaldiforum.com
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spherelife.com | spring 2013
ART MASTER
The Hotel de Paris (above) is set for a multi-million euro makeover. And, as with any good facelift, it’s going to refresh its best features—like the jazzy Bar Américain and iconic Louis XV restaurant— while adding a new glow. Fresh additions will include a hidden garden courtyard, as well as a rooftop spa and pool. www.hoteldeparismontecarlo.com
[Monaco]
C
radled by France as it faces out towards the shimmering Mediterranean, the principality of Monaco has drawn the international glitterati for more than a century. Its capital, Monte-Carlo, is a world-famous symbol of glamour, home to the famous Casino Square, luxurious shops, and palatial hotels. This year marks its 150th anniversary, which it will celebrate in fine style. Concerts, festivals and events are scheduled to take place across the city. And if all that culture and socialising gets to be too much, you can always retreat to the turquoise waters and immaculate sandy beaches of Larvotto, zone out amid the hills and waterfalls of the Japanese Garden or sit back and smell the roses at Roseraie Princesse Grace. A luxurious hydrotherapy treatment at the Thermes Marin Spa should also help you relax amid the events.
DREAM TEAM
Monaco is having a makeover for its 150th anniversary, discovers Lee Cobaj Look out for fashion legend Karl Lagerfield’s first hotel collaboration at the Hotel Métropole Monte-Carlo (above). Chanel’s creative director has been tasked with revamping the hotel’s Belle Époque exteriors, adding an Odysseus theme to the swimming pool, terrace and gardens. The second phase sees the addition of a new Joël Robuchon restaurant to the hotel’s already impressive culinary offering. When it is unveiled in late April 2013, it is tipped to secure the Métropole more Michelin stars than any other hotel in the world. www.metropole.com
SETTING SAIL The Monaco Yacht Club will soon be settled into its chic new home on Quai Louis II, designed by none other than worldrenowned architect Sir Norman Foster. Due to open early next year, the new building celebrates Monaco’s distinctive coastline with a series of deck-style viewing balconies that step-up along the famous harbour. www.yacht-club-monaco.mc
International appeal
FOR TOURIST INFORMATION, SEE WWW.VISITMONACO.COM
BEAUTY SLEEP
GIFT OF THE GODS
SECOND HELPINGS
As part of the Métropole’s makeover, French architect and interior designer Jacques Garcia has given a new look to the spa— the only ESPA in France. The urban retreat now boasts four heavenly treatment packages, inspired by Greek mythology, and a shimmering mosaic-clad heat-therapy suite.
Following its impressive pop-up debut at the Port Palace Hotel last summer, prized Japanese restaurant Nozomi returns to the Côte d’Azur in 2013. The celebrated à la carte menu of contemporary fresh-fish delicacies—made famous by the London flagship—will be available throughout the summer.
Monaco Celebrates Picasso is part of the principality’s anniversary celebrations. The show at the Grimaldi Forum in Larvotto (July 12September 15) features more than 150 works and reaffirms Picasso’s special connection with the Côte d’Azur and his love for the region.
www.metropole.com
www.nozomi.co.uk
www.grimaldiforum.com
94
spherelife.com | spring 2013
ART MASTER
The Hotel de Paris (above) is set for a multi-million euro makeover. And, as with any good facelift, it’s going to refresh its best features—like the jazzy Bar Américain and iconic Louis XV restaurant— while adding a new glow. Fresh additions will include a hidden garden courtyard, as well as a rooftop spa and pool. www.hoteldeparismontecarlo.com
