Interesting Monaco facts
Did you know that the Monte Carlo Country Club was inspired by Suzanne Lenglen?
The Principality has had a long relationship with the brightest celebrities and sport personalities. The building of the legendary Monte Carlo Country Club was inspired by Suzanne Lenglen, who was the number one ladies’ tennis player in the world in the 1920’s, dominating the sport by having only lost 4 sets during her 7 year…
Read MoreDid you know that Monaco has a hero from the legendary Titanic ship?
Most of the people saw James Cameron’s iconic movie the Titanic, well Monaco has a forgotten hero related to the ill-fated Titanic ship. Roger Marie Léon Joseph Bricoux was one of the legendary Titanic musicians, a brave cello player who never left the sinking ship. The 20-year-old Monaco resident Roger Marie Léon Joseph Bricoux, was…
Read MoreDid you know that H.S.H. Princess Stéphanie had a single with Michael Jackson?
The Princess released two music albums; She even had a single with the “King of Pop“. H.S.H. Princess Stéphanie released two music albums; and her song “Ouragan”, released in 1986, is one of the best-selling singles in France of all time. The Princess even had a single with the “King of Pop“, Michael Jackson. The…
Read MoreDid you know that the „Crêpe Suzette“ was invented in the Principality of Monaco?
One of France’s most popular and delightful desserts, the „Crêpe Suzette“ was invented in the Principality at the end of the 19th century. The recipe of this delightful pancake soaked in Grand Marnier was invented by chance at the Café de Paris during one of the visits of the Prince of Wales, later to become…
Read MoreDid you know that H.S.H. Princess Grace personally helped Josephine Baker?
Two Americans who have gained worldwide fame had a strong friendship. In the mid-1960s, when Josephine Baker lost her entire fortune, the Princess of Monaco personally came to her help, offering her a home for life. The Principality cares for its celebrity visitors. Josephine Baker was one such recipient, who was a huge star and…
Read MoreDid you know that the Principality of Monaco has a manufacture for small orbital satellites?
Orbital Solutions Monaco (OSM) is a company headed by Francesco M. Bongiovanni, which manufactures small satellites known as “nanosatellites”. Orbital Solutions Monaco (OSM), was founded in the Principlaity of Monaco and it is focusing on assembly, integration and testing of nanosatellites. These satellites, which are as big as two shoe boxes, weigh ten kilos and…
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