our 5 gift ideas for all sports fans in Monaco
The end of year celebrations are fast approaching. If you haven’t yet had the time, or the courage, to make gifts for the whole family, Monaco Tribune may have a solution for you.
Here is an anthology of 5 gift ideas that could delight any sports fan in your entourage.
1) Boris Herrmann – My first Vendée Globe
Chills guaranteed. In a book retracing his race around the globe, Boris Herrmann shares with us his emotions experienced during his 80 days of solo racing during the Vendée Globe 2020-2021 which he finished in 5th place.
From the rescue of Kevin Escoffier, a real race against time to find the sailor, to the enormous mental challenges he had to overcome, the first German skipper to participate in the most famous regatta in the world offers us a thrilling story that will obviously appeal to sailors, but also to the general public.
Available on the Fnac website. Price: 20.99 euros
2) AS Monaco’s “Funny Gentleman” jersey
Whether you love it or hate it, the collaborative jersey between AS Monaco and the famous French ready-to-wear brand “Drôle de Monsieur” leaves no one indifferent.
One thing is certain: its striking difference with the other tunics in the ASM wardrobe stands out and deserves attention, with its design in homage to the French Riviera.
For purists and the less folkloric, the traditional red and white jersey marked with the famous diagonal is obviously still available in its 2022-2023 version. And it is also worth the detour.
Available on the official AS Monaco store. Price: 150 euros
3) The official parka of the Rallye Monte-Carlo 2023
As the 91st Rallye Monte-Carlo approaches, what could be better than donning the event’s official gray parka?
With a few specials that could see snowflakes appearing in the pins, there’s nothing better than a warm parka adorned with the Automobile Club de Monaco crest.
This parka goes perfectly with trousers or jeans for a casual sport-chic look and a dynamic and sporty style.
Available on the official store of the Automobile Club of Monaco. Price: 189 euro
4) Monaco and the automobile, from 1897 to the present day
Monaco and the automobile, two inseparable terms. What could be better than a book with sublime photographs to remember the great hours of international competitions that punctuated the life of the Principality?
From the 19th century to the present day, relive the passion of the Princely Family for the automobile, which allowed the emergence of the Monte-Carlo Rally and the Monaco Grand Prix, including the very first hill climb in the world, depending Marseilles and Monaco.
Through the legends of motor sport that have marked the history of the Principality, this book sheds light on technical innovations and the social importance of motor sport.
Available on the Fnac website. Price: 45 euros
5) The Monokoïs beach towel in the colors of the Monaco Grand Prix
Relaxing on the beach, lying on a towel featuring the main symbols of the famous Monaco Grand Prix? Yes it’s possible.
For a gift made in Monaco, the beach towel from the Monegasque house Monoïkos 1297 100% cotton is available in 96 unique pieces.
An elegant design but also and above all absolute comfort, tinged with softness, with a certain thickness which makes it one of the softest and most comfortable on the market.
Available on the official Monokoïs website. Price: 450 euro