11 October 2012

Hôtel Métropole - Elegance


One of the elegant hallways in the Hôtel Métropole.

10 October 2012

Hôtel Métropole - Water Feature


A rather fearsome character you'll find on a wall as you approach the Hôtel Métropole.

09 October 2012

Hôtel Métropole


The outside of the Hotel Metropole where four classical sculptures await the guests.



08 October 2012

Hôtel Métropole - the Flowers



The Hotel Metropole was originally built, in the Belle Epoque style, in 1886 on land that once belonged to Pope Leo XIII.   It was restored in 2004 and is elegant and discreet - a lovely old hotel opposite the Casino Gardens.   Here we see the foyer and its absolutely beautiful flowers by Perrine.
 

07 October 2012

Another look at the Pink Casino


Here's a dfferent perspective on the casino lit up pink in aid of breast cancer awareness and Pink Ribbon Monaco.  This time we are looking down the length of the Casino Gardens.

There are many Australian and South African trees and shrubs in the gardens. On the right I think we are looking at a bottle brush, or is it a grevillia?


06 October 2012

A Drink before Dinner


Terrace of the Café de Paris.  20h.00.

05 October 2012

Hôtel de Paris


The Hôtel de Paris seen through the waters of one of the fountains in Casino Square.


04 October 2012

The Pink Casino!


Last night the Casino in Monte Carlo was lit up pink!

The Hotel Metropole and the Casino de Monte-Carlo joined forces with Pink Ribbon Monaco and 200 other cities and 45 countries, by showing their support to victims in this way and to promote breast cancer awareness.

03 October 2012

Mauro Corda - Minnie Mouse?



Minnie Mouse I presume? Another of Mauro Corda's sculptures at the Metropole Centre.

02 October 2012

Mauro Corda at the Metropole



The summer exhibition at the Metropole Shopping Centre finished in September, so these photos are a little late.

The sculptor is Mauro Corda.

01 October 2012

Universal Rights of the Child Fountain - Maschio


This fountain, whch stands for the Universal Right of the Child, stands opposite the children's play area in the Parc Paysager de Fontvieille. It was created by Franco Maschio in 2000.  The base of the fountain is filled with pebbles signed by celebrated artists whose work can be found in Monaco.




30 September 2012

Light Refraction


This fountain is in the middle of the pond at the Parc Paysager de Fontvieille. See the colours to the left - almost rainbow colours caused no doubt by some light refraction I don't understand.

29 September 2012

Father Walter, Chaplain of Saint Paul's Anglican Church


Meet Father Walter Raymond, Chaplain of Saint Paul's Anglican Church in Monaco.  And of course, meet his little dog Sparky. This was taken at the recent vernissage of Blake's 'Angels' exhibition.

Click on the link to read about Father Walter, who is very much part of life in the ex-pat community of Monaco and is loved and appreciated by everyone. 

28 September 2012

Homage


This is a detail from the fountain that stands at the end of the Promenade de Larvotto, above the beach.   You can see it HERE (second photo)  It was created by Guy Lartigue in 1970 in homage to Princess Grace.

27 September 2012

Walled Garden


This building is in Fontvieille, opposite the port.  Almost a garden on a wall.  Note how the petunias have been chosen to blend with the curtains at the first window on the left.

26 September 2012

Monaco Yacht Club - the Dining Room


This is the dining room of the Monaco Yacht Club.  You have to be a member to dine here or you need to be invited by a member. 

Soon though the Monaco Yacht Club oves to its new building on the opposite side of the port - designed by Sir Norman Foster, no less.  Work in progress can be seen HERE.

25 September 2012

Rental Bikes


Looks like Stars 'n' Bars rent out bikes - or perhaps these are bikes rented elsewhere in Monaco. 

Nice bikes, aren't they?

24 September 2012

Break up the Blue


Everyone loves the blue skies of the French Riviera and Monaco but really a few clouds make it a lot more interesting ...

The large yacht (centre) is the Lady Moura. Click on link to see more. She's usually moored in the port (as here) but last week, like many of the permanent yachts in the port, she had to give up her berth for the Monte Carlo Yacht Show and so the bay has been choc-a-bloc with boats.

23 September 2012

Dinner with friends


Ambiance at Quai des Artistes on the port of Monaco.

22 September 2012

Manolo Valdés - Daphné


Manolo Valdés is a Spanish sculptor who normally creates monumental works.  This, though, is a small version - on display at the Marlborough Gallery. This small bronze is called Daphné and is made of bronze and iron.
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