#History

Stéphane Bern answers some of the most frequently asked questions about Monaco. 

In recent days, the streets of Monaco have been draped in red and white flags in honour of the Sovereign, as part of the National Day celebrations

Prince Rainier, who died on 6 April 2005 at the age of 81, would have celebrated his one hundreth birthday in 2023. This year will therefore mark the centenary of the birth of the "Builder Prince". An organising committee chaired by Princess Stéphanie is tasked with preparing a series of major events looking back at the life of the man and the Head of State.

Thanks to the efforts of the Audiovisual Institute of Monaco, the Principality can now be seen as it was through the classic Pathé-Baby projector in these archives from the last century unearthed. Organised in partnership with the Jérôme Seydoux-Pathé Foundation, this exhibition is an incredible step back in time!

From Eze, a medieval village perched on a rocky outcrop, to the artists’ mecca Saint-Paul de Vence, to Sainte-Agnès, the highest coastal village in Europe, the region is brimming with jewels to be discovered.

The theme of this year’s 28th European Heritage Day is living heritage, sites all over the Principality are joining in by opening their doors to the public this Sunday.

The whole Principality is preparing to celebrate its national holiday, also known as  the “Prince’s Festival”, on 19 November. Here’s a taster of what’s in store!