16 Oct
European Heritage Day in Monaco
The 20th European Heritage Day will take place on Sunday 18 October 2015 on the theme of "Monaco - Heritage Favourites."
Several municipal sites will be open to the public for the 20th European Heritage Day, which is organised by the Department of Cultural Affairs of the Prince's Government. They will be taking part in an unmissable cultural event – a special opportunity to discover or rediscover our rich heritage:
Monaco City Hall
Free admission from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m.
Place de la Mairie
Tel. : +377 93 15 28 63
- Self-guided tour of the Hall, Courtyard of Honour, Wedding Hall, Council Chamber and Mayor's Office.
- Exhibition in the Council Chamber – Monaco Media Library is presenting previously unexhibited documents from the Regional Collections on the theme of "Urban Landscapes of the Principality of Monaco."
- Concert by pupils of the Rainier III Academy. A saxophone ensemble will perform at the City Hall from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. (main hall).
Monaco Art School - Pavillon Bosio
Free admission from 11 a.m. to 6 p.m.
1, Avenue des Pins
Tel. : +377 93 30 18 39
- Garden Party exhibition – a selection of work by young 2015 graduates of the school (DNSEP diploma).
Rainier III Academy
Free admission – booking required
1, Bd Albert Ier
Tel. : +377 93 15 28 91
- Concerts in the Orchestra Room (duration: 1 hr each)
10 a.m.: Piano
11 a.m.: Chamber Music
2 p.m.: String Orchestra / Tango ensemble / Accordions
- Short theatre scenes at the Auditorium of the Academy at 3 p.m.
- Guided visits of the Stringed Instruments Workshop at 10 a.m., 11 a.m., 2 p.m. and 3 p.m. (10 people per visit – booking essential from Monday 12 to Friday 16 October from 8.30 a.m. to 4.30 p.m. by tel.: +377 93 15 28 91).
Exotic Garden of Monaco and Observatory Cave
Free admission, open to all from 9 a.m. to 6 p.m.
62, Bd du Jardin Exotique
Tel.: +377 93 15 29 80
- Self-guided tour of the Exotic Garden of Monaco
- Guided tours of the Botanic Centre (not usually open to the public) by the technicians from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. – a Conservatory for succulent plants – Why, How, for Whom?- Guided tours of the Observatory Cave every hour from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m.
- Concerts by pupils of the Rainier III Academy (Big Band of the Jazz Conservatory) at 11 a.m. and 3 p.m.
> You can find the complete programme of the 20th European Heritage Day on line on www.journeepatrimoinemonaco.com