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The Irish Sun
03-07-2025
- The Irish Sun
The sunshine spot with stunning beaches, water activities, busy casinos, bustling nightlife – and flights start from €28
FAMOUS for its grand casinos, royal history and F1 Grand Prix, Monaco makes the perfect sun escape for all the family. Monaco is a sovereign city-state and microstate on the French Riviera. 6 Monaco is the perfect destination for a mix of beach and city life Credit: Alamy 6 Monaco is just 25 minutes from Nice Credit: Alamy 6 There's something for all the family to explore Credit: Alamy Just a 2h 35m flight from Dublin, Ryanair currently have flights from A 35-minute bus ride from Or take a captivating 25 minute train ride along the coast with tickets starting from €4.10. READ MORE ON TRAVEL Soak up the sun on one of Monaco's public or private beaches with average summer temperatures reaching 27C. Sun lovers can catch some rays on the public beach Plage du Larvotto that has toilets and showers for guests to use. For those who love water activities, choose from jet skis, boats, windsurfing, and para-sailing. There's plenty of bars and restaurants nearby to grab a bite after your beach day. Most read in News Travel Other top beaches include La Plage d'Eze Beach, Baie de Garavan Beach and Baie du Soleil Beach. Pack a picnic and enjoy the beautiful gardens dotted around Monaco including the Japanese Garden and the Princess Grace Botanical Garden. Ryanair launches new flights to cheap holiday hotspot For those who love window shopping, pay a visit to the Metropole Shopping Monte-Carlo with its exquisite design and luxury brand shops. Browse the stall at Marché de la Condamine on Place d'Armes and Marché de Monte-Carlo on ave St-Charles. A must-visit for motor enthusiasts is The Private Collection of Antique Cars of H.S.H. Prince Rainier III. History buffs will have lots to explore at the Prince's Palace of Monaco and at Cathedrale Notre-Dame-Immaculee. Stop by the Oceanographic Museum of Monaco to learn about all the wonders of the marine world. No trip to Monaco would be complete without stopping by a casino. A good place to start is Casino Square - home to Casino Café de Paris. Take a stroll through the charming streets and alleys in the old town that are bustling with bars and restaurants. Foodies will have plenty of cafes and restaurants to choose from, ranging from casual meals to fine dining. Don't forget to try the national dish of Monaco, Barbajuan, a fried ravioli. 'PARADISE' People took to One visitor said: 'My only question now is when can I return. It was the most relaxing short break I have had, that says a lot as I don't tend to relax. 'I like to see and go all the time. Everything about the place is excellent, when you get past the hype of billionaires and fancy cars, the great and beautiful strutting their well heeled stuff at the casino. 'The cost of food and drink is as good in value as any other city. "The local bus is excellent and the old town is a pure gem for the tourist but as every square meter is in demand, there is a great lived in feeling to every alley and street. 'You just have to look. Forget about the "rich" of Monaco. Visit and enjoy.' Another added: 'I went to French Riviera to watch the F1 race. "I visited the whole area Cannes, St. Paul de Vence, Provence's villages, drove to Les Corniches and of course went to Monaco. 'On the day of the race is a nice, very well organised party at a lovely city. 'We also went there the day after the race to have an idea of their everyday life and it was even greater! The place is a paradise on earth.' 6 The charming streets have numerous cafes, bars and restaurants Credit: Alamy 6 The Monte Carlo is a must-see Credit: Alamy 6 Ryanair currently have flights on offer Credit: Alamy
Boston Globe
13-03-2025
- Entertainment
- Boston Globe
Stunning Bernadette in Salem serves fanciful French food
The back story The couple, who live on the North Shore (Shanna is from Swampscott), are raising three boys. Aaron, born in Yorkshire, England, worked for celebrated New York chef Daniel Boulud for almost a decade and cooked in other top kitchens. The duo opened Bernadette in late 2024. The name is the French word for 'brave as a bear,' say the owners, to symbolize strength and resilience. Barbajuan at Bernadette in Salem. Jessica Rinaldi/Globe Staff What to eat Barbajuan, a specialty of the French Riviera and Monaco, are small fried fritters with Swiss chard and ricotta filling; frisee salad comes with a perfect poached egg, bacon lardons, and lacey-thin toasts; plump mussels from Penobscot Bay are served in a white wine-cream sauce with a crunchy slab of grilled hearty toast; frites (exquisite) with homemade aioli are a lovely accompaniment; vacherin, with orange sorbet and crunchy meringue pieces on top, is a very unclassic and delightful take on the French dessert. What to drink Full liquor license with cocktails like La Vie en Rose (bourbon, hibiscus Lillet) and House of Bernadette (vodka, Lillet, Curacao). A by-the-glass list fits right in with the vibe. It's all French, you're trying pours from Alsace, Bordeaux, Burgundy, Loire, etc., and producers are solid with very good reputations. Nothing you'd call adventurous. Anyone can find something appropriate to drink right here before venturing into the larger list. Advertisement Marshall Cove Moules Marinières at Bernadette. Jessica Rinaldi/Globe Staff The takeaway The 60-seat room with a 12-stool bar, designed by Shanna with 65 Washington St., Salem, 978-224-2976, . Entree prices about $31-$48. Advertisement Sheryl Julian can be reached at
