Yacht Club de Monaco Opens Hemingway Cigar Lounge

Hemingway Cigar Lounge Opens in Monaco With Musical Inauguration

The Yacht Club de Monaco unveiled its redesigned Hemingway Cigar Lounge on 20 May 2026, a project that reworks the interior of the club's cigar area for members and guests. The renovation was initiated by Bernard d'Alessandri, supported by YCM member Christophe Degoumois and Jahid Fazal-Karim, owner and chairman of Jetcraft. The lounge's new identity draws on the maritime world and the club's "Art de Vivre la Mer" philosophy.

The inauguration featured a performance by violinist Daniel Lozakovich playing a Stradivarius, alongside concert pianist Hélène Mercier. The duo played selections from their album Lost to the World, released 6 March 2026. The event was held under the presidency of HSH Prince Albert II.

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Design and Execution by Andrea Zanetti

Vision inspired by vintage yachts

The interior was designed by Andrea Zanetti, a young interior designer and graduate of the Chelsea College of Arts, University of the Arts London, from the Monegasque firm Mov'In Studio. Zanetti described her approach: "I envisioned this Cigar Lounge as a port of call, a minimalist space inspired by the timeless elegance of vintage yachts and the marine world. The idea was to create a luminous airy atmosphere, where each space tells a story as well as offering an experience."

Materials and colour were central to the project. Zanetti explained: "The way the colours and materials are employed was at the very heart of the project, with a warm palette inspired by the cigar world balanced by lighter tones evoking light and the sea. Particular attention was paid to the use of natural and sustainable materials, as well as artisanal expertise to create a subtle dialogue between tradition, innovation and modernity."

Collaboration with Christophe Degoumois

Degoumois noted that Zanetti's work combines "contemporary lines, unique pieces and top quality materials in an atmosphere that is both welcoming and refined." The collaboration was a natural choice, according to d'Alessandri, because Zanetti, alongside her father José, champions "a design approach where heritage, expertise and a contemporary perspective are in harmony."

Amenities and Member Experience