Les Mandariniers, 42Ter, boulevard du Jardin Exotique
Tour by reservation
Time: 10 a.m.
Jean-Philippe Hugron is a historian and journalist specializing in architecture, founder of the online magazine Le Courrier de l’Architecte, for which he received the Académie d’Architecture’s Publication Medal in 2020. He is the author of Guide d’architecture Monaco : Beausoleil – Roquebrune-Cap Martin (2021), a book highlighting Monegasque achievements, and numerous monographs on buildings and architects. Invited to Monaco as part of the European Heritage Days, Jean-Philippe Hugron presents two itineraries: “Art Nouveau, Art Deco, New Modernities” and “In Monaco, the Tradition of Novelty.”
An architectural stroll along the Boulevard du Jardin Exotique, discovering the Principality’s styles. From flamboyant neo-Moorish to Mediterranean rustic, from zigzag palaces to stream-line buildings, this tour celebrates Monaco’s spectacular eclecticism. The highlight is Le Simona, a sculptural work by Jean-Pierre Lott, emblematic of a conquering modernity that is redrawing the urban landscape.
Information:
Tour duration : approx. 2h
The visit will involve walking and climbing stairs. A good physical condition is therefore recommended.
Meet in front of the Les Mandariniers building, at the bus stop.
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