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Where the afternoon sun shines on the Mediterranean sea, glistens on the white umbrellas and white-linened loungers. Nearby, the joy of friends filters above the soft sound of the waves, and a silver tray drifts by, bright cocktails shimmering like gems. It’s not just a beach club, it’s the happiest, most timeless ritual along the Riviera. This is Monte-Carlo Beach Club.

A hidden curve of coastline moments from Monaco, the history of Monte-Carlo Beach Club is steeped in elegance and evolution over the past century. This summer destination is pure luxury, but since its beginning, it has always been more. Elegance wants to relax and wants to come to life here, for those who know what makes an experience special.

The white cabanas, the smooth pebble beach, and the beautiful stretch of turquoise water, all magnificent! The Côte d’Azur at every cinematic moment it has to offer. Mornings begin with a dip in the saltwater pool or bare feet in the cool ocean. By noon, wines and Mediterranean plates will appear under pines. And by dusk? The same scene, illuminated by the golden hush of the Riviera twilight.

This summer, the sound of Ibiza is stirring beneath the pines of La Pointe de la Vigie.

Since June 21, Jondal à La Vigie Monte-Carlo has joined the wonderful collection of restaurants at the club, featuring a new Michelin-starred restaurant, Elsa, a Greek-inspired Maona, a breezy Jacquemus pop-up, and a new, reimagined Le Deck. Underneath the pines of the cape and in the heart of La Pointe de la Vigie nature reserve, the addition is much more than just a restaurant; it is an immersive summer reverie.

Originally born in Ibiza (and funded and realized by Chef Rafa Zafra, a protégé of El Bulli), Jondal is rooted in a simple premise: The Joy of Living. And here, Joy is ever present. The menu pays homage to the sea, with seafood and fish all to be enjoyed in the spirit of sharing, all aided by the Mediterranean wash softly at your feet.

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Access to Jondal at La Vigie is only as exclusive as the experience. Guests take a private boat directly to the club’s pontoon, or there is a shuttle from the Monte-Carlo Beach. Open for lunch and dinner daily from 1:00 – 3:30 pm (lunch) and 7:30 – 9:30 pm (dinner) seasonally and with limited hours. The latest opening is available only for a very limited summer season, and will close on September 7, 2025, an ephemeral sun-drenched escape not to miss.

Great things have an energy all their own, with its fleeting charm and irresistible energy, it offers yet another way to shape Monte-Carlo Beach’s ever-evolving identity. Monte-Carlo Beach Club – a Riviera institution not afraid to reinvent the art of leisure every season and find a new rhythm.

What sets Monte-Carlo Beach Club apart isn’t just the polished service, the iconic views, or the effortlessly chic vibe. It’s the feeling. A type of barefoot elegance that cannot be taught or duplicated; somewhere where days melt into nights, and Mediterranean ease meets Riviera glamour, and every hour feels like something out of that summertime you never want to end.

Whether you moor your boat for a long lunch under the pines at Jondal, drink rosé by the infinity pool, or lose track of time and feel the sand between your toes on the beach and the sea at your feet, Monte-Carlo Beach Club is more than a destination; it is a vibe. A vibe that resonates long after darkness descends.