Princess Stéphanie attends 12th edition of Ladies Vintage Car Rally
On Sunday 7 September, the traditional women’s vintage car rally organised by the Child CARE Monaco association © Frédéric Nébinger / Philippe Fitte
On Sunday 7 September, the traditional all-female vintage car rally organised by the Child CARE Monaco association brought together 80 participants at the wheel of some special vehicles, all in support of disadvantaged children’s education in India.
The event, led by Child CARE Monaco president Martine Ackermann, set off from Casino Square in Monte-Carlo, where the participants – dressed elegantly in line with the theme “French Riviera, chic and glamour” – took to the road in their classic cars.
The route led the convoy towards Grasse, with a gourmet stop at La Bastide Saint Antoine hosted by chef Jacques Chibois. The group then continued to Beaulieu-sur-Mer for seaside tea before returning to the Monte-Carlo Beach Club.
Prize-giving ceremony attended by Princess Stéphanie
The women’s rally, born of Martine Ackermann’s personal passion for vintage cars, has for twelve years offered an original alternative to traditional charity galas. The closing ceremony took place in the evening at the Monte-Carlo Beach Club, attended by Princess Stéphanie, National Council president Thomas Brezzo and members of the Prince’s Government.
The rally helps fund Child CARE Monaco’s concrete educational projects: the Trestha school in India, which welcomes 90 girls; the Cheysta co-educational school in southern India, with 130 pupils; and a mobile library bus that tours underprivileged neighbourhoods. Through the charity’s sponsorship scheme, an annual contribution of €179 covers school, food and clothing needs for a child. Martine Ackermann has already announced that the next edition of the rally will be held on 13 September 2026.