Go sustainable with a stay in the Principality of Monaco, an environment-friendly approach towards responsible luxury, where each experience, from hospitality to cuisine to major attractions as well as mobility, everything showcases a pro-active commitment towards minimizing carbon footprint.
| With the ongoing global campaign, ‘Green is the New Glam’ the Principality of Monaco, gracefully combines luxury and sustainability while being a glamourous seaside holiday destination in the French Riviera. Less transport, more taste, and savour the fresh feels of the ethereal paradise all eco-style. |
| 1. Eat Green |
| The Gastronomy of Monaco amalgamates the local produce and seasonality. From urban gardens to organic restaurants, through the reasoned choice of products and the fight against food waste, the environmental approach is deeply rooted in the principles of each culinary creation here.
If healthy style of living satisfies your taste buds, then enjoy fresh farm-to-table seasonal delights by Chef Paolo Sari at Elsa, The Bio Star at Monte Carlo Beach Hotel, the very first 100% organic Michelin-starred restaurant. According to Chef Paolo Sari, “Everything must be naturally authentic…from pepper to champagne! Taste the sumptuous magic of a cuisine that features a fusion of Caribbean and Mediterranean flavours by Marcel Ravin at The Blue Bay, Monte Carlo Bay Hotel, which grows much of its produce in its onsite kitchen garden run by urban agriculturalists Terre de Monaco.” While we are on the subject, Terre de Monaco is a strong sustainable gesture that has real benefits! An initiative which aims to establish urban agriculture, and ecological vegetable gardens on the rooftops of buildings in and around Monaco. Another ecological approach is carried out by the L’Orangerie, which produces a delicious orange liqueur from the hand-picked orange rinds of local restaurants and hotels, to the organic. The first premium orange liqueur made in Monaco which offers an authentic taste inside every bottle. The jewel like Principality of Monaco on the Mediterranean coastline is known for its uniqueness. Head to Stars’N’Bars for healthy eating & witness the unique “Meatless Mondays” which replaces the dish of the day by a new vegan dish. Or choose to become a waste warrior, rescue your favourite food with a new concept, Too Good to Go, the scheme means to fight against the food waste and all the resources that went into making it, from water to land and labour. All the seafood has been sourced responsibly, as the hotel industry and restaurants of Monaco have signed the Mr. Goodfish charter. |
| 2. Stay Green |
| “Green Attitude” is the strength of Hotel Metropole Monte-Carlo, an eco-friendly hotel which takes sustainability to a whole new level. Hotel Metropole has started selective sorting, recycling water and energy, banned plastic straws and has started preserving the biodiversity. Hotels, here, have signed the National Energy Transition Pact while, participating in the government-funded ‘Smart+’ programme. The four-star luxury, Hotel Fairmont Monte-Carlo works on a daily basis to conserve resources, optimise energy management, minimise water consumption and boost recycling with its four heating pumps, which generate energy. Other key initiative is the recent installation of beehives at the four-star Novotel Monte-Carlo.
A Green Globe certified hotel, the Monte-Carlo Bay Hotel & Resort truly embodies a commitment to sustainability. It has been awarded with the EHMA Sustainability Award by Diversey 2019. The panel was impressed by the various activities undertaken by Monte-Carlo Bay, as a result of these activities, Monte-Carlo Bay was able to get Green Globe Certification. |
| 3. Move Green |
| Travel around the Principality with ease in an electric two-man car, E-Mobee, the best way to explore the heritage and local way of life of Monte-Carlo. There is also a great way to enjoy an eco-friendly bike ride. Monaco Bike Tours takes you to a tour of the city by electric bicycle. |
| 4. Think Green |
| A fight against deforestation initiative of the Monegasque entities, the Heritage Tree Trail, is an elaborated walking tour through the Principality to discover the most beautiful heritage trees. Walking through the natural heritage provided by the trees and admiring other incredible plants is an opportunity that’s not to be missed. |
