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Charity Christmas Auction at the Hôtel de Paris : 29 trees auctioned off https :// www . facebook . com / Fight . Aids . Monaco
On December 8 , the legendary Hôtel de Paris was transformed into a forest , right out of a fairy tale . Exquisite Christmas trees from the Principality ’ s best boutiques and brands graced the hotel lobby , instantly attracting dozens of guests . The event was organized by the Action Innocence Monaco charity , successfully raising 140,000 euros . The gala evening was opened by a mini-concert . Guests and auction participants were welcomed at the Hôtel de Paris by a performance from Velitchka Yotcheva on her cello . The beautiful fir trees , lined up , made for a splendid centrepiece , filling the entire lobby with a festive scent of the upcoming holidays . These kinds of Christmas trees are more than just a festive tradition , but real works of art . Under the hammer of the auctioneer Frederic Lefebvre , 29 spruce beauties went to decorate homes in Monaco and France . The event was attended by the Prince of Monaco Albert II and President of the Action Innocence Monaco Association , Louisette Levi-Soussan .
‘ Princesse de Cœur ’ New Perfume by Laurent Mazzone and Princess Stéphanie
Princess Stéphanie and perfumer Laurent Mazzone have joined forces to create a unique fragrance for a good cause : proceeds from the first 800 bottles will be donated to Fight AIDS Monaco . The new ‘ Princesse de Cœur ’ perfume , has a suitable name as it was born from the initiative of two people with big hearts . Perfumer Laurent Mazzone chose the most precious essences to compose an olfactory bouquet with majestic scents . ‘ Princesse de Cœur ’ has full curves that envelop the wearer in grace and softness . A refined elixir , which borrows its bouquet from roses surrounded by irises and aldehydes , the fragrance reveals a sumptuous and velvety radiance . Under the tender floral beginnings , lies a woody dimension with dark and bewitching notes of patchouli .
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Christmas Ball on the theme “ Nutcracker ”
The traditional Bal de Noël on the theme “ Nutcracker ” was held on Saturday 11 December 2021 in Salle Empire of the Hôtel de Paris , under the high patronage of H . S . H . Princess Charlène of Monaco and in the presence of Mr . Gareth Wittstock , Secretary General of the Princess Charlène of Monaco Foundation . The Monaco Christmas Ball is an annual charity event created by Sandrine Garbagnati-Knoell . Many influential people and VIPs attend this prestigious evening . Thanks to this Gala and the auction , organized by Sotheby ’ s , 77,000 euros were raised for the Princess Charlène of Monaco Foundation and its projects in favour of drowning prevention and the education of children . During this beautiful evening , the guests were immersed in a magical and enchanted Christmas , illuminated by shows and singers .
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