Her Serene Highness Princess Charlene capped off a weekend of diplomacy with a relaxed yet culturally rich visit to Saint-Paul-de-Vence on Monday, June 9, joining Brigitte Macron and fellow spouses of global leaders attending the UN Ocean Conference. The visit offered a serene pause from high-level discussions, trading officialdom for winding alleyways and historic charm.
The group lunched at La Colombe d’Or, a restaurant steeped in artistic lore and once a gathering spot for French cultural icons. With works by Chagall and Miró lining the walls, the venue served not just food but a nostalgic immersion in 20th-century European art.
Later, the delegation toured the Fondation Maeght, a modern art sanctuary nestled among pine trees and sculpture gardens. The visit sparked conversation across cultures, offering a less formal but deeply symbolic exchange among diplomatic figures, grounded in shared appreciation for creativity and innovation.
This cultural outing followed a weekend of growing rapport between Princess Charlene and Brigitte Macron, who had already spent time together in Monaco promoting child-focused causes. From joint appearances at Water Safety Days to walks in the palace gardens, the pair appear to be cultivating more than just protocol-driven ties—hinting at a genuine alliance rooted in mutual respect and common purpose.
Images courtesy of Michael Alesi / Prince’s Palace
