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SERGE ETHUIN

COOL ATTITUDE On the occasion of his (first!) ten years as General Manager of the Hôtel Métropole Monte-Carlo, I meet once again with Serge Ethuin. With his elegant dynamism and the calm assurance of a seasoned director of international five-star luxury hotels, he has guided this legendary establishment through a journey of constant renewal – […]

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SIGNATURE DISH: Nature – experiencing the unique cuisine of Balzi Rossi

Every restaurant has two souls: the first is static – the establishment itself, with its history, structure, and the territory it represents. The second evolves over time, embodying the beating heart of the venue through its chef, who may change over the years. This duality creates a unique identity that, when perfectly balanced, offers diners

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The Lord of The Rings

Nerio Alessandri, founder of Technogym, began his empire in a humble garage. Now, as the exclusive supplier of training equipment for the Paris Olympic Games, his vision magnifies, encapsulating global wellness through innovative design, top-tier athletic support, and a unique philosophy: the “imbestio“… Italy, a country often celebrated for its historic past and rich traditions,

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Free. But for how long?

Ai Weiwei, who has endured the harshness of Chinese censorship since his childhood, now finds himself in the absurd predicament of being censored in Europe, in London no less. In response, he raises his voice to caution us against the growing lack of freedom of speech and to chastise those “artists” who pursue their craft

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DESIGN NEEDS A GRAIN OF MADNESS – Diego Maria Gugliermetto

Turin is a city of profound cultural contradictions. Its bourgeois image, understated and unassuming, has always concealed an underground world of innovation and originality, a soul that rebels against the gray and beige facades of its buildings. Thus, bourgeois Turin has always nurtured a cultural ferment that over time has given rise to creative and

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CABINET MAESTRO – Ivan Paradisi’s harmonious creations in wood and music.

In the realm of woodcraft, one encounters a masterful figure who seamlessly marries the traditions of Turin’s cabinet-making heritage with a contemporary artistic vision – Ivan Paradisi.He is the natural heir to the legacy of Turin’s ebonist tradition, a crown ideally passed down from the legendary Pietro Piffetti, the wood virtuoso of yesteryears. Today, Paradisi

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“Les Ambassadeurs” the return of a legend.

Step into the historic hotel Métropole Monte Carlo, and let yourself be surrounded by the scents and flavors that only Mediterranean cuisine at its best can offer. Established in 1886, the Hôtel Métropole has been attracting an international elite since its opening. Its patrician palace facade, in a flamboyant neoclassical style typical of Belle Époque

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