SBM PRESENTS “LA VITA MONTE-CARLO”
by Marina Orhei
MONACO. For the end of summer and the beginning of autumn 2021, Monte-Carlo Société des Bains de Mer will continue to keep its promise more than ever and realize its vision to make life an art! Hence, the Resort and all its establishments are mobilized to offer their customers the pleasure of living Monte-Carlo, with “La Vita Monte-Carlo”. The great art of living that characterizes the Principality of Monaco would not exist without these special occasions, such as having a drink or a lunch on the terrace, strolling along the most beautiful promenade, listening to a concert, indulging in shopping, having surprising meetings or experiencing the thrills of the game. From mid-September to mid-November, La Vita Monte-Carlo offers you a whole series of unique events, to be experienced in the Resort; more than a concept it is a real concentrate of all sorts of pleasures, grouped in a surprising program of animations.
Thanks to its joyful events, La Vita Monte-Carlo will continue to make this early autumn enchanting in the various establishments of the Monte-Carlo Société des Bains de Mer Group. First, the Monte-Carlo Beach will take care of the preview of the program, with a picnic organized on September 8th at the Domaine d’Agerbol in Roquebrune-Cap-Martin, in the garden that supplies the organic products used in the kitchen of the starred restaurant ELSA. On September 10th the Salle Empire will represent the opening scenario of La Vita Monte-Carlo, with “The grand candlelit dinner” and unique floral decorations, at the Hôtel de Paris Monte-Carlo. During this exceptional dinner, orchestrated by chef Franck Cerutti and his teams, La Vita Monte-Carlo will pay tribute to the Monte-Carlo savoir-vivre, thanks to the participation of three talented artists: the very young and prodigious Monegasque pianist Stella Almondo, who from the age of 15 will make the adult audience vibrate on the classic notes of Chopin, gradually passing to jazz. This will be followed by the performance of the young DJ Irène Drésel, an emerging artist of the new French electro scene, who will warm the atmosphere with a hypnotic set, and who will later return to the scene to close the evening with a final DJ set. Finally, this magnificent evening includes the show of the singer Elodie Frégé, who will make her sublime and bewitching voice resound in her Salle Empire.
“The Monte-Carlo harvests” will follow the next day, September 11th with three unmissable events proposed by the in the heart of Hôtel Hermitage Monte-Carlo on the theme of wine. Authentic vineyards, with their beautiful bunches of grapes, will spread inside the Hôtel Hermitage Monte-Carlo, crossing the lobby and corridors and reach the Yannick Alléno restaurant. The following series of events will be offered around this theme so dear to Monte-Carlo Société des Bains de Mer. Thursday 16 September – Tasting and conference «La Champagne, a new destiny»: appointment in the Salle Belle Epoque of the Hôtel Hermitage Monte-Carlo for a tasting of the greatest champagnes officiated by Frédéric Rouzaud President and owner of the famous Maison Louis Roederer in person, who will explain the revolution underway in the Champagne region during his lecture. Saturday 18 September – Dinner 300% at the Yannick Alléno restaurant à l’Hôtel Hermitage Monte-Carlo: 100% Yannick Alléno, who will personally take care of the preparation of the dinner, 100% Chapoutier, which since 1808 represents excellence, and 100% Parker, only wines that have obtained the grail, or the maximum score, from the famous American critic. Friday 24 September – Tasting and conference «How to make your own original and quality cellar»: the tasting will be proposed by Angélique de Lencquesaing, creator of the Ideal wine website. In fact, it will be the ideal opportunity to discover rare wines, out of the box, and rediscover the essential grape varieties. In the meantime, the journey of pleasure, relaxation and conviviality continues with unique events proposed in the context of La Vita Monte-Carlo. 
For example, from September 16th some matchless moments will be dedicated to golf on the Place du Casino, and on Friday September 17th with the “Tropical Night by the lagoon” the awakening of the senses is scheduled with the live DJ of Mr Jaz accompanied by the artist Micael Sene, close-up of magic with the illusionist Simeon Wolfgang, aquatic ballets, and fireworks. As far as the kitchen is concerned, chef Marcel Ravin will be at the helm, with his surprising and delicious creations, what it takes to tantalize the taste buds and transport guests more than 8000 km away … Destination the Amazon. Saturday October 9th the “Havana Night at Blue Gin”, on the echo of Latin American arias and in the name of the flavors of Cuba, will be the ideal opportunity to sip one of the house’s creative rum-based cocktails, discover the secrets of tasting some cigars or learn a few salsa steps. Moreover, “La vita” will offer unique gaming moments in the Monaco Casino. Incredible! To celebrate La Vita Monte-Carlo, the Casino de Monte-Carlo and the Casino Café de Paris are giving away € 100,000 in My Points. To try and win them, all you must do is take a comfortable seat at your favorite casino and wait for luck to smile at you. You can win up to 100,000 euros in My Points, to be spent in the various establishments of the Resort, to fully enjoy the pleasures of La Vita Monte-Carlo. “La Vita Monte-Carlo”: unusual animations throughout the Resort’s establishments! 
Last but not least, to enjoy La vita in all serenity, COYA Monte-Carlo has prepared the Monte-Carlo Cares program for the safety of its customers and collaborators, a health certificate issued by Bureau Veritas, so that the most exclusive of the summer destinations is also the safest. Practical information: Reservations for “Candlelights concert & dinner” at the Hôtel de Paris Monte-Carlo: Tel. +377 98 06 89 89. Reservations for Monte-Carlo Harvest: Tel. +377 98 06 98 98 / E. restaurantalleno@sbm.mc. Monte-Carlo Beach reservations: Departure point from Monte-Carlo Beach at 11.30 and return from the Domaine d’Agerbol at 3.30 (20 minutes) – Reservations: +377 98 06 50 05. Monte-Carlo Bay Hotel & Resort reservations: Tel. +377 98 06 03 60. E. reservation- mcbay@montecarlobay.mc.Information on the Monte-Carlo Société des Bains de Mer Group: Monte-Carlo Société des Bains de Mer has offered an unprecedented art of living since 1863, a unique resort in the world with 4 casinos including the prestigious Monte-Carlo Casino, 4 hotels (Hôtel de Paris Monte-Carlo, Hôtel Hermitage Monte-Carlo , Monte-Carlo Beach, Monte-Carlo Bay Hotel & Resort), the Thermes Marins Monte-Carlo, 30 restaurants of which 5 collect a total of 7 stars in the Michelin Guide. The main hub of nightlife, the Group offers a formidable range of events. The creation of a new district in the center of the Place du Casino, One Monte-Carlo: high standing residences, shops and restaurants and a congress center. The vision of Monte-Carlo Société des Bains de Mer: to make Monte-Carlo the most exclusive experience in Europe. Press contacts – Monte-Carlo Société des Bains de Mer – T.377 98 06 64 14 / presse@sbm.mc
