As the Mediterranean light softens into autumn gold, Monaco and the French Riviera move to a quieter, more exclusive rhythm — a season of curated gatherings, collector soirées and couture retrospectives that trace the refined heartbeat of Europe’s southern coast.
Paris+ par Art Basel: The Art World’s Autumn Epicentre
24 – 26 October 2025 | Grand Palais Éphémère, Paris
Paris once again becomes the nexus of global art and culture as Art Basel brings together over 150 leading galleries from around the world.
From blue-chip masters to avant-garde innovators, the fair transforms the French capital into a living gallery — where collectors, curators and connoisseurs converge in a celebration of creativity and contemporary elegance.
From blue-chip masters to avant-garde innovators, the fair transforms the French capital into a living gallery — where collectors, curators and connoisseurs converge in a celebration of creativity and contemporary elegance.
Monaco Yacht Show
24 – 27 September 2025 | Port Hercule, Monaco
The world’s leading superyacht exhibition once again transformed Port Hercule into a floating gallery of engineering and design excellence. Over 120 vessels, bespoke tenders and cutting-edge innovations were unveiled to a select guest list, complemented by private onboard receptions and after-hours dinners across Monte-Carlo’s harbourside.
La Pausa — The Chanel Villa Reawakens
Autumn 2025 | Roquebrune-Cap-Martin
Chanel’s restored cliff-top estate, once Coco’s retreat, reopens as a private cultural residence hosting small-scale performances, artist residencies and invitation-only salons. The revival fuses heritage and artistry, reviving the Riviera’s storied tradition of intimate intellectual circles.
Luxe Pack Monaco
29 September – 1 October 2025 | Grimaldi Forum, Monaco
Where creativity meets craftsmanship: the luxury packaging fair welcomed maisons, perfumers and jewellers to preview innovative design concepts. Behind the polished stands, private networking suites and brand collaborations defined the quieter, business-to-collector pulse of the Riviera’s creative economy.
Les Voiles de Saint-Tropez
27 September – 5 October 2025 | Saint-Tropez
Elegance under sail — classic and contemporary yachts raced across the gulf, framed by evening galas at Club 55 and the Société Nautique. For yacht owners and their guests, the regatta’s charm lies as much in its twilight receptions as in its competition.
Régates Royales de Cannes
22 – 27 September 2025 | Cannes
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The Riviera’s maritime heritage shone through a fleet of vintage yachts gliding past the Croisette. Collector gatherings and harbour-side dinners extended the event’s aura of timeless craftsmanship and camaraderie.
Monaco Sommelier Association: Annual Gala Dinner
31 October 2025 | Monaco Yacht Club
The Monaco Sommelier Association hosts its 33rd Gala Prestige at the Yacht Club de Monaco. This exclusive dinner features the theme “Les grands crus classés 1855 de Bordeaux”, pairing a gastronomic menu by Chef Philippe Joannes with a selection of rare Bordeaux vintages.
