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THE CELLARS AS YOU’VE NEVER SEEN THEM BEFORE

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Les caves comme vous ne les avez jamais vues

© Cabinet Moinard Bétaille

A shinning sky for the Reserve Marie Blanc. Un ciel étoilé pour la Réserve de Marie Blanc.

A vault curved by light. Une voûte au galbe souligné de lumière.

T here are places where magic works with such force that it leaves unforgettable memories. The wine cellars of the Hôtel de Paris Monte-Carlo are among them. Reserved for wine professionals and a few privileged visitors, the 1,500 square metres of galleries are gradually being unveiled to Monte-Carlo Société des Bains de Mer clients. The renovation project was entrusted to the Parisian firm Moinard Bétaille, in collaboration with Monegasque architect Gabriel Viora, which notably designed Château Troplong Mondot in Saint Émilion (France) in 2023. An area of 310 square metres has been transformed to welcome visitors in a truly enhanced space. After an initial renovation marking the cellars’ 150th anniversary, work resumed in full force between November 2024 and April 2025 to

allow more visits and offer exclusive experiences, including a tasting room and a vast reception area.

Beyond the long storage corridors and logistics area, clients will also be able to discover Marie Blanc’s fabulous reserve, entirely reimagined with a vault that, like Bacchus’ starry sky, allows rays of light to pass through. Here, the rarest bottles are displayed, some dating back to the 19 th century. Like a sanctuary, this showcase pays beautiful tribute to Marie Blanc, an exceptional woman and widow of Monte-Carlo Société des Bains de Mer’s founder, who built the cellars with her own funds in 1874. Proof that wine is certainly not just a man’s game and hasn’t been for a long time! ■

A starlit vault for Marie Blanc’s reserve

From May, it will be possible to discover or rediscover these fabulous depths of Monte-Carlo, which, 10 metres underground, feature a space of rare elegance reminiscent of a gigantic barrel whose wooden staves let light filter through. Every evening at 7 p.m and 8 p.m tours for groups of 2 to 10 people are available for restaurant clients upon request. It is also possible to book a dinner or a cocktail reception. And for the greatest wine enthusiasts, the Hôtel de Paris Monte-Carlo Cellars Circle opens its doors to them with a range of exclusive offers.

For all inquiries: CavesHoteldeParis@sbm.mc