The Newest Additions to Monaco’s Ever-Evolving Event Spaces
Like Nowhere Else
An ever-changing horizon in Europe’s Events Space, Monaco has undergone a whole host of transformations – from Monte-Carlo’s iconic Sun Casino to their generously expanding Grimaldi Forum Monaco. There couldn’t be a better time to visit Monaco’s bustling metropolis but with so many venues to choose from it’s hard to stay up to date with all Monaco has to offer.
So, read on for a whistle-stop tour of Monaco’s newest developments…
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A breath of fresh air for the Fairmont Monte Carlo
Three years on from Monaco’s grand unveiling of the new Place du Casino, The Fairmont Monte Carlo has revealed major plans to transform Monaco’s much-loved Sun Casino in a way that’ll revolutionise Monaco’s events space for years to come. A venue that’s in many ways become synonymous with Monaco’s bustling centre, Le Grand Salon is now an elegant and modern space ideal for product and car launches, exhibitions, catwalks and weddings.
A transformation that saw the old Sun Casino re-launched as the largest Salon in the Principality, event planners will now be able to rent out the venue and host as many as 1500 guests at a time with its new 6 metre heigh ceiling and 600 newly renovated rooms set to be ready by April 2024. Expect changes to all major aspects of the establishment from all rooms on the first floor to the spaces overlooking for Formula 1 circuit. A truly “Grand Renovation”, it’s set to be an exciting few years and even more exciting unveiling.
But what original icons remain? For those still nostalgic of the good old days of Monte-Carlo’s Sun Casino – you’ll be glad to know the hotel are keeping the iconic chandelier and ornate mirrors that once framed the old Sun Casino. As Charlotte Bohler, director of Grand Events, says, “The objective is to relaunch events and give a new image to the Fairmont Monte Carlo” while keeping with the venue’s previous fame. It’s an opportunity to shine here in Monaco’s centre and to cultivate a culture of prestigious events for years to come.
So, what events can we expect to see launched in Fairmont Monte Carlo’s revamped Grand Salon? With its placing right in the heart of Monte-Carlo, just steps from the doors of the Opera de Monte-Carlo, we can expect to see plenty of red-carpet events take place here as well as banquets, high-class conferences, weddings and exhibits. Watch this space!
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Grimaldi Forum Monaco’s big plans for an ambitious new extension
Just as Fairmont Monte Carlo unveils its new Grand Salon, the Grimaldi Forum Monaco, looking to celebrate its 25th Anniversary in two years’ time, announced preparations to roll out a jaw-dropping 6,000sq/m extension. A development that’ll see the venue expanding by 50% of its current capacity, as well as the construction of an eco-neighbourhood this really is a development that’ll see Monaco’s Events Industry transform for the better.
Event planners can look forward to an additional 6,000sq/m indoor space and 2,000sq/m outdoor space with plenty of new outdoor venues opening to take advantage of Monaco’s exceptional location and 300 days of sunshine. Look forward to unrivalled banquets at their new Indigo terrace, beautiful outdoor Galas across their Ravel Terrace, and unobstructed ocean views.
A welcome answer to the Principality’s growing environmental objectives and carbon neutral missions, their Mareterra eco-district project will also see new housing, a car park, shops, restaurants, pine tree forest and green spaces and marina all adding a new dimension to the environment of the Grimaldi Forum Monaco.
So, if Monaco’s been on your mind, this might just be the sign to take a leap and bring Monaco to the heart of your new event. There couldn’t be a better time! For more information on the new rooms which are opening and venue capacity please click here.
The Café de Paris Monte-Carlo grows taller with plans for a new brasserie and rooftop terrace:
An atmospheric nook in the bustling surroundings of Monte-Carlo’s Place du Casino, the Café de Paris needs little introduction and is one of Monaco’s most popular venues. A real hotspot and local favourite where Monaco’s spirit is left to live on in full swing, it’s the perfect place to bring an incentive and immerse them in the heart of Monte-Carlo.
The news that the Café de Paris will be welcoming two new additions has therefore come as a pleasant surprise to the tourist and events sector as the building prepares to build two more floors to house La Brasserie – a new high-end restaurant completes with glass skylight – and Monaco’s newest rooftop terrace “Amazonico” to accompany its sister outlets in Madrid, Dubai and London.
Look forward to warm summer evenings at Amazonico in 2024 and take your tastebuds on a tour through South America as they serve you the very best meats, sushi, and flavours straight from Brazil and Peru. Sit back and relax in their Amazon forest and jungle inspired décor and treat yourself to live performances of Latin-inspired jazz, bossa nova and Cuban music from your very own dance bar. A symphony of sights and sounds for the senses, it promises an evening to remember.
Otherwise, head to their new brasserie and transport yourself to the dazzling 1870s with leather seats, a Pinacothèque and classic terrazzo colours. Enjoy signature dishes right from breakfast to their final night orders and look out at Monaco’s unwavering city landscape. The vision of local architects Alexandre Giraldi and Alain-Charles Perrot, visitors can expect to see the finished product by autumn later this year.
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