The Magic of Christmas is Coming to Monaco

Monaco is preparing for the festive season with a range of different Christmas festivities including the annual Christmas village, a lighting ceremony, Gala Dinners and much more.

This year's Christmas Village will open on 5th December with this year's theme being "The Enchanted Streets". The Christmassy stalls will be lined up along the Quai Albert 1er offering a fabulous setting with stunning views over "Port Hercules", Monaco's famous port hosting the world's most luxurious yachts. What visitors love most about Monaco's Christmas market is its authenticity and flair which is due to the government's effort to make the "Christmas village" not just a commercial area but to foster a constant change of its surroundings where the decoration - which is renewed every year - and the animations are genuine and reflect Monaco's values and traditions. Many different activities are planned - creative workshops, street parades and much more. A special evening event is scheduled for New Year's Eve with a DJ and fireworks display.

To pay tribute to its 150th anniversary Monte-Carlo SBM will showcase a lighting Ceremony in Monte-Carlo. Adriana Karembeu and the Société des Bains de Mer invite you to the Place du Casino on 6 December 2013 at 6.30 p.m. for the switching on of the Christmas lights. The Place du Casino will be decorated with the traditional illuminated Christmas trees and will be lit in gold and white to pay homage to the magical dream world of the Société des Bains de Mer. This bespoke display epitomises of the magic of Christmas and is a reflection of dreams and elegance - a fitting tribute to the 150th anniversary of the Monte-Carlo SBM resort. The Place du Casino will also be decorated with the traditional illuminated Christmas trees and will be lit in gold and white to pay homage to the magical dream world of the Société des Bains de Mer.

The Magic of the 2013 Christmas Festivities with Monte-Carlo SBM

Apart from the Lighting Ceremony Monte-Carlo SBM offers some more Christmas surprises.

Christmas Afternoon Tea at the Hôtel Hermitage Monte-Carlo

After a wintry afternoon, relax with your family at the Hôtel Hermitage Monte-Carlo's Belle Epoque-style "Christmas Tea Time," with a range of spiced hot chocolate and Christmas teas, accompanied by home-made pastries and sweet treats with a hint of gingerbread. Well-behaved children can meet Father Christmas and show him their Christmas list. As a special treat, they can enjoy a ride in Santa's carriage around the Place du Casino and take part in workshops, where they can give free rein to their creativity. From 21 to 24 December 2013 from 3 p.m. to 6 p.m. - Salle Belle Epoque

Christmas Eve & the "Belle Epoque "Grand Christmas Buffet"

The Hôtel Hermitage Monte-Carlo will be open on the evening of 24 December for a memorable Christmas Eve with your family, friends or as a couple. It is offering a festive Christmas meal, with a "Red Label" capon studded with black truffles, panisse sticks, pumpkin mash with flat parsley nectar, stuffed cabbage leaves with chanterelles and silver leaf, and the Hermitage's traditional "2013 collection" Christmas log cake! A convivial, Belle Epoque-style Grand Buffet will also be prepared by Michelin-starred chef Joël Garault's team. Joël Garault has come up with some gourmet creations to offer for the festive season, with simple and original flavours.

Full details on: www.montecarlosbm.com