{"id":221243,"date":"2025-12-08T04:34:20","date_gmt":"2025-12-08T04:34:20","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.europesays.com\/ie\/221243\/"},"modified":"2025-12-08T04:34:20","modified_gmt":"2025-12-08T04:34:20","slug":"prince-albert-ii-princess-charlene-and-the-princely-twins-inaugurate-monacos-christmas-village","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.europesays.com\/ie\/221243\/","title":{"rendered":"Prince Albert II, Princess Charlene and the Princely Twins inaugurate Monaco&#8217;s Christmas Village"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><strong>The Princely Family officially launched Monaco\u2019s year-end festivities this Friday, December 5th.<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>This Friday evening, Prince Albert II and Princess Charlene, accompanied by Hereditary Prince Jacques and Princess Gabriella, inaugurated the Christmas Village set up on the Port of Monaco. Alongside Mayor Georges Marsan, members of the Municipal Council, and numerous representatives of the Principality\u2019s highest authorities, the Princely Family discovered an enchanting world inspired by the gentle and joyful universe of teddy bears.<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"819\" height=\"1024\" data-id=\"329381\" src=\"https:\/\/www.europesays.com\/ie\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/famille-princiere-monaco-819x1024.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-329381\"  \/><\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"819\" height=\"1024\" data-id=\"329405\" src=\"https:\/\/www.europesays.com\/ie\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/princess-charlene-monaco-819x1024.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-329405\"  \/><\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"819\" height=\"1024\" data-id=\"329401\" src=\"https:\/\/www.europesays.com\/ie\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/prince-jacques-princesse-gabriella-monaco-819x1024.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-329401\"  \/><\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"819\" height=\"1024\" data-id=\"329397\" src=\"https:\/\/www.europesays.com\/ie\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/prince-jacques-monaco-819x1024.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-329397\"  \/><\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"819\" height=\"1024\" data-id=\"329377\" src=\"https:\/\/www.europesays.com\/ie\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/princesse-gabriella-monaco-819x1024.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-329377\"  \/><\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"683\" data-id=\"329393\" src=\"https:\/\/www.europesays.com\/ie\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/ouverture-marche-de-noel-monaco-1024x683.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-329393\"  \/><\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"683\" data-id=\"329389\" src=\"https:\/\/www.europesays.com\/ie\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/marche-noel-monaco-1024x683.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-329389\"  \/><\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"819\" height=\"1024\" data-id=\"329385\" src=\"https:\/\/www.europesays.com\/ie\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/jumeaux-monaco-819x1024.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-329385\"  \/><\/p>\n<p class=\"has-text-align-center\">Photos : Micha\u00ebl Alesi \/ Prince\u2019s Palace<\/p>\n<p>This year, the Monaco Town Hall has created a magical atmosphere that promises to delight young and old alike until January 4th, 2026. The \u201cTeddy Bear Land\u201d theme transforms the Port into a veritable Christmas tale, where the holiday spirit comes alive in every detail.<\/p>\n<blockquote class=\"instagram-media\" data-instgrm-permalink=\"https:\/\/www.instagram.com\/reel\/DR5AzkvDHC_\/?utm_source=ig_embed&amp;utm_campaign=loading\" data-instgrm-version=\"14\" style=\" background:#FFF; border:0; border-radius:3px; box-shadow:0 0 1px 0 rgba(0,0,0,0.5),0 1px 10px 0 rgba(0,0,0,0.15); margin: 1px; max-width:540px; min-width:326px; padding:0; width:99.375%; width:-webkit-calc(100% - 2px); width:calc(100% - 2px);\"\/><p>&#13;<br \/>\n&#13;<\/p>\n<p>A rich programme of entertainment<\/p>\n<p>Throughout the festive period, the Christmas Village offers a varied programme: parades, concerts, family shows, and creative workshops in the chalet dedicated to entertainment. Visitors can stroll among the gourmet chalets and discover original gift ideas in a convivial atmosphere.<\/p>\n<blockquote class=\"wp-embedded-content\" data-secret=\"Lf2VV0lV4X\"><p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.monaco-tribune.com\/en\/2025\/12\/december-in-monaco-your-magical-calendar\/\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">December in Monaco: your magical calendar<\/a><\/p><\/blockquote>\n<p>The ice rink makes its return<\/p>\n<p>Much-anticipated news: <a href=\"https:\/\/www.monaco-tribune.com\/en\/2025\/12\/christmas-festivities-begin-in-monaco-with-the-lights-the-village-and-the-ice-rink\/\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">the ice rink returns<\/a> to the Stade Nautique Rainier III from December 5th to March 1st, 2026. Price: \u20ac8 with skates provided, free for children under 5. Monegasque residents can take advantage of a season pass for \u20ac80 (adults) or \u20ac20 (students).<\/p>\n<p><strong>Practical information<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>The Christmas Village opens from Sunday to Thursday from 11am to 10:30pm, and on Fridays and Saturdays from 11am to 11pm. Information: +377 93 15 06 03. For the ice rink: <a href=\"https:\/\/mairie.mc\/la-patinoire-2\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">mairie.mc\/la-patinoire<\/a>.<\/p>\n<p>                <script async src=\"\/\/www.instagram.com\/embed.js\"><\/script><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"The Princely Family officially launched Monaco\u2019s year-end festivities this Friday, December 5th. 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