Monte-Carlo Société des Bains de Mer Brings The Five Senses of The French Riviera To Your Home…

2020 travel plans have been well and truly put on hold for the time being, but just because you can’t be somewhere physically, doesn’t mean you have to miss out. Monte-Carlo Société des Bains de Mer invites those unable to travel to transport their minds to the gorgeous French Riviera – through the five senses of Monte-Carlo. Imagine yourself in the glamourous and iconic Casino de Monte-Carlo through the eyes of James Bond, enjoy the scent and tranquillity of the world leading Thermes Marins Monte-Carlo spa or simply sit back and listen to the electro-Zen beats of Buddha Bar-Monte-Carlo. Here is how you can bring the five senses of the French Riviera to your home…

Taste

Monte-Carlo Société des Bains de Mer is a culinary paradise and the only resort in Europe to be awarded seven Michelin stars across its portfolio of restaurants. The Principality’s award-winning collection of chefs have come together to share some of their signature dishes online that are easy to recreate at home. With tips from Monte Carlo Bay Hotel & Resort’s chef Marcel Ravin, transform an everyday roast chicken into a Michelin starred wonder with the following recipe, creating mouth-watering flavours. Recipe here Marcel says ….“Every Saturday and Sunday at L’Orange Verte, I prepare my chicken recipe with herb butter and mild spices just for you. The dish is served family-style in a pan in the middle of the table, along with a generously seasoned salad with crunchy vegetables from the garden and a home-made, Stoemp-style mash (a Belgian twist). For gourmet dinners, I suggest a fruit tart or seasonal clafoutis for dessert to conclude this family-style meal on a high note!” For the ultimate sweet treat, get the family involved and follow this delicious cookie recipe, found here, shared by the Gourmet Pastry Chef of Hôtel  Hermitage Monte-Carlo, Nicolas Baygourry.

Sight

Channel your inner 007 through James Bond’s GoldenEye and Never Say Never Again, where the Casino de Monte-Carlo and its instantly recognisable façade is prominently featured in both – and where Bond tries his hand at Baccarat. In Never Say Never Again, the infamous bike chase is set against a backdrop of breath-taking views along the French Riviera beachfront and the streets of Monaco, bringing the stunning sights of the Riviera to your home. Shake up a martini to enjoy whilst watching the movie for the ultimate ‘at home Bond experience’. Read more here.

Sound

Listen to the beats of Monte-Carlo with a selection of electronic music to relax and unwind. Monte-Carlo Société des Bains de Mer has recommended and shared a few favourite playlists from across their most admired clubs and bars, with the elctro-Zen playlist of the Buddha-Bar Monte-Carlo and the captivating Latin playlist of the COYA Monte-Carlo.

Smell

A global leader in wellness, Thermes Marins Monte-Carlo luxury spa reveals its expert tips on how to keep fit, both mentally and physically, whilst indoors. One of the techniques is Cardiac Coherence, a simple tool to help reduce anxiety and relieve stress by using a deep breathing exercise. Light a candle whilst using this exercise to be transported to Thermes Marins Monte-Carlo. Exercises here.

Touch

Delve into the back of your cupboard to find that unused pack of cards and try your hand at bacarrat or a light-hearted game of poker with your self-isolating partner! Practice makes perfect, and once the doors of the legendary Casino de Monte-Carlo are reopened, it will be welcoming guests to explore the world’s greatest Casino and Europe’s most lavish example of belle époque architecture.