Easter in Monaco: Outings, chocolates and highlights
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The magic of Easter is about to take hold in Monaco: with family entertainment, festive menus, gourmet chocolates and religious services, here’s everything the Principality has on offer to celebrate Easter weekend.
The Princess Caroline Library
- Pixel Art Tuesday 8 April – 2pm to 4pm
For budding artists aged 6 to 13, the free workshop is an opportunity to learn about this colourful digital art form.
Registration required on mediatheque.mc or +377 93 15 22 72 - Kamishibaï, Japanese theatre Thursday 10 April – 3 pm to 4 pm
A magical moment for children aged 4 and over, as stories come to life through an illustrated paper theatre. Free admission for all - Special Easter story time Monday 14 April – 3pm to 4pm For children aged 4 and over, an hour of storytelling about Easter traditions. Free admission for all
Pottery workshop at Parc Princesse Antoinette
Wednesday 16 April – 10.30 am to 12pm and 2pm to 3.30 pm
A Fàbrica welcomes children aged 7 to 10 for a modelling workshop on the theme of Easter, with a range of creative activities including a clay pencil pot and a paper tray.
Free, but registration required on +377 93 15 26 05
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Giant Plant Hunt at the Jardin Exotique
Saturday 19 April – 9.30 am to 12.30 pm
A key springtime activity as children aged 3 to 12 go in search of little plants hidden in the Botanical Centre’s flower beds.
Each little explorer will go home with a bag of chocolate eggs!
Free – Booking required on +377 93 15 29 80 or jardin-exotique@mairie.mc
Easter at Parc Princesse Antoinette
Sunday 20 April – 2pm to 5.30 pm the park will turn into a giant party venue for young city dwellers and their families:
- Inflatable structure
- Make-up and creative workshops
- Wooden games and a balloon artist
- Mascots, photobooths and farm animals!
Free admission for all – Information: +377 93 15 06 03
As in previous years, the Société des Bains de Mer is putting on gourmet meals to celebrate Easter: special menus, festive brunches and entertainment for children are all on the programme, in its trademark refined settings.
Hôtel de Paris Monte-Carlo
- Le Grill is proposing an Easter menu by chef Dominique Lory, which will be available for lunch on Sunday 20 and Monday 21 April. Price: €275/person – Children’s menu €60, free for children under 2.
- Salle Empire is putting on a festive buffet lunch on Sunday 20 April, with live music and activities for children, including an egg hunt. Price: €340/person – 50% discount for children under 12.
- Le Louis XV – Alain Ducasse: Chef Emmanuel Pilon will be offering a unique naturalness menu on Sunday 20 April. Prices: from €290 to €420, depending on the menu.
Hôtel Hermitage Monte-Carlo
- Salle Belle Époque: Easter lunch on Sunday 20 April, with unlimited champagne and a children’s egg hunt. Price: €240/adult – €120/child.
- Pavyllon Monte-Carlo: Chef Yannick Alléno is laying on a Parisian-style brunch at the bar on Sunday 20 April. Price: €175/person, with a glass of champagne.
Monte-Carlo Bay Hotel & Resort
- Espace Calypso: A festive brunch will be held on Sunday 20 April, with unlimited Taittinger champagne, musical entertainment and a pirate-themed egg hunt for children.
Prices: €205/adult – €100 (6-12 years) – €50 (under 6).
Thermes Marins Monte-Carlo
- Restaurant L’Hirondelle: On 20 and 21 April, enjoy an Easter lunch with healthy, gourmet menus devised by chef Jean-Laurent Basile. Price: 110 euros per person
Casino de Monte-Carlo
- Le Salon Rose and Le Train Bleu: The two legendary venues are providing à la carte suggestions in elegant, festive surroundings.
Café de Paris Monte-Carlo
From Saturday 19 to Monday 21 April, the restaurant has a special à la carte selection, including a shoulder of lamb carved in the dining room.
Finally, for Easter Sunday, La Table d’Élise, Benoît Witz’s chic bistro, is offering a special menu. A full menu, a starter plus main course or main course plus dessert, as well as à la carte service are all available. For an even more refined experience, the sommelier suggests food pairings with great Bordeaux wines from the Carte sur Table selection, at affordable prices. Bookings and menu: +377 93 30 20 70.
Three chocolate shops to (re)visit
Läderach
Located right in the centre of the Principality, the Läderach boutique will appeal to lovers of top-of-the-range chocolate with its Swiss-inspired handmade creations. Chocolate bars, chocolate-coated fruit, pralines and the famous Frisch-Schoggi (fresh chocolate, broken by hand): everything is refined and generous.
La Chocolaterie de Monaco
Founded in 1920, it is an institution in Monaco. La Chocolaterie de Monaco keeps precious know-how alive through creations made with love: eggs, rabbits, pralines and elegant gift boxes. Ideal for finding a select Easter gift, on the premises or online. Please note: as an exception, the shop will be open on Sunday 13 April to celebrate Palm Sunday.
Jeff de Bruges
Located in the Fontvieille shopping centre, the store offers a wide selection of fine chocolates, sugared almonds and sweet treats. For Easter, you’ll find rabbits, filled eggs and gourmet figurines on display.
Easter masses and services
Good Friday – 18 April
Cathedral: 3 pm Liturgy of the Passion, 8.30 pm Procession of the Dead Christ
Saint-Nicolas: 5 pm Way of the Cross, 6.30 pm Liturgy of the Passion
Saint-Charles: 3 pm Way of the Cross, 6.30 pm Liturgy of the Passion
Sainte-Dévote : 5 pm Way of the Cross, 7 pm Liturgy of the Passion
Saint-Martin: 3 pm Way of the Cross
Sacré-Cœur: 6.30 pm Liturgy of the Passion
Carmes: 11 am Way of the Cross, 6.30 pm Liturgy of the Passion
Église de l’Hôpital: 3 pm Way of the Cross and Liturgy
Holy Saturday – 19 April
Cathedral: 9 pm Easter Vigil
Saint-Nicolas: 9.30 am Liturgy of Tenebrae, 8.30 pm Easter Vigil
Saint-Charles: 8.30 pm Easter Vigil
Sainte-Dévote: 9 pm Easter Vigil
Sacré-Cœur: 9 pm Great Easter Vigil
Carmes: 6 pm Prayer Vigil
Easter Sunday – 20 April
Cathedral: 8.30 am Mass, 10.30 am High Mass
Saint-Nicolas: 10.30 am and 6 pm Mass
Saint-Charles: 8.30 am (Portuguese), 10 am, 12.30 pm and 6.30 pm Mass
Sainte-Dévote: 9 am, 10.30 am, 11.45 am (Italian), 6 pm, 7.30 pm Mass
Saint-Martin: 9.15 am Mass
Sacré-Cœur: 8.15 am Mass, 10.30 am Sung Mass
Carmes: 9 am, 10 am, 11 am, 12 pm, 6 pm Mass
Église de l’Hôpital: 9.30 am Mass
Centre Rainier III: 10.45 am Mass
Résidence A Quiétudine: 4 pm Mass