A view of the Hotel Metropole's grand exterior In the heart of Monaco is a grand yet intimate hotel that offers fantastic dining, a world-class indoor/outdoor pool, one of the best spas in Europe…
Belle Époque meets contemporary at the Royal-Riviera, Côte d'Azur In the second part of our luxury travel views column from the Spring/Summer 2023 issue, LUX’s Editor-in-Chief Darius Sanai…
Oliver Wenden, Vice President & CEO of the Prince Albert II Foundation standing with artist Sassan Behnam-Bakhtiar next to his specially created human-sized enamel sculpture. Photo by David M.…
Sassan Behnam-Bakhtiar and Ali Jassim One is an artist and the other a financier, but in coming together to create a charitable foundation, Sassan Behnam-Bakhtiar and patron, Ali Jassim have also…
Sassan Behnam-Bakhtiar LUX is supporting the current private sale at Sotheby's Monaco by Iranian-French artist Sassan Behnam-Bakhtiar. His latest collection of works, Journey Within, involves…
There may be more exclusive places on the islands near Cannes and in the bays around St Tropez and Capri, but summer isn't summer without a little fix at the Monte Carlo Beach Club If you are…
The Club Dauphin pool at the Grand-Hotel In the first of our four part luxury travel views column from our Autumn 2021 issue, LUX Editor-in-Chief Darius Sanai experiences a taste of old world…
Ali Behnam-Bakhtiar. Image by Marko Delbello Ocepek. Iranian-born designer Ali Behnam-Bakhtiar does it all – interiors, architectural design, weddings. Whether large-scale events or private…
Sumosan Twiga offers a fusion of Italian and Japanese cuisine Editor-in-Chief Darius Sanai discovers the culinary delights of Italian Japanese restaurant Sumosan Twiga An Italian Japanese…
Jean-François Dieterich (left) with Sassan Behnam-Bakhtiar at the Villa Cuccia-Noya. The south of France, home to Matisse, Cézanne and Van Gogh, has one of the greatest artistic legacies in the…
Bentley’s third generation Continental has the lot – power, handling, looks, and even a rotating display next to the dashboard In the third and final of our supercar reviews, LUX sits at the…
The gallery's founder Maria Behnam-Bakhtiar in front of a painting by Farzad Kohan in the exhibition ‘Human Being, Being Human’ Galerie Maria Behnam-Bakhtiar, a new gallery in the heart of…
Installation view of Human Being, Being Human by Farzad Kohan at Galerie Maria Behnam-Bakhtiar Last week saw the opening of Monaco's latest contemporary art gallery Galerie Maria Behnam-Bakhtiar.…
People are buying bigger and bigger planes, says Jetcraft's Jahid Fazal-Karim such as the Global 6000 private jet pictured here Jahid Fazal-Karim joined Jetcraft in 2008, and has since transformed…
Actor Steve McQueen wearing TAG Heuer's first Monaco timepiece in the 1971 film Le Mans TAG Heuer is celebrating the anniversary of its Monaco timepiece with a series of limited editions. Chloe…
Philipp Plein at his Resort show during the Cannes Film Festival in 2018 Philipp Plein is the partying designer for the Monaco private-jet set, who has also retained his status among fashion’s…
Backstage image of a Chaumet tiara being fitted on a model Tiaras are the cult jewel of maison Chaumet, and their latest exhibition 'Chaumet in Majesty' at the Grimaldi Forum, Monaco offers a rare…
Exterior render of the new One Monte-Carlo residences in Monaco The new One Monte-Carlo development could just be the swankiest place in the world for you to hang out with your money, your trophy…
'Love Ritual', 2018/19. Oil on canvas. Sassan Behnam-Bakhtiar. This year’s edition of artmonte-carlo brings international galleries to the Côte d’Azur. We speak to Saint-Jean-Cap-Ferrat…
The apartments boast spectacular views over the square and the ocean LUX travelled to Monaco for the opening of One Monte-Carlo, the swankiest residential and retail development, in the most…
The winter terrace at Rampoldi restaurant in Monaco First opened in 1946, Mediterranean restaurant Rampoldi is legendary in Monaco for hosting Hollywood icons such Princess Grace and Roger…
The grand exterior of Monte-Carlo Bay hotel Why should I go now? Speak to Monaco residents and they may tell you that August isn’t the ideal time to visit their fairytale territory: there are…
The 70m Galatica Super Nova: Heesen's biggest yacht to date The new CEO of Heesen Yachts, Arthur Brouwer has stepped up to the helm at an exciting time for the luxury brand. Following the launch…
Speed and posing in Monte Carlo: Francesca Peak revels in the most glamorous destination on the F1 calendar, courtesy of Rolex When you think of Formula One, you don’t think of the gruelling driver…
Monaco is the place where yachtsmanship and money combine in an intoxicating and irresistible blend. Millie Walton is charmed by the sailors and owner of Maserati's record-breaking yacht Siren of…
