A proposed public lift intended to improve access between Monaco’s Place des Moulins and the surrounding hillside neighbourhoods has been ruled out, leaving the government to consider other ways of tackling long-standing transport difficulties as redevelopment plans move towards consultation with property owners.
The issue came before the National Council during discussions on the State’s 2026 supplementary budget, with elected members questioning how the project would address the difficulties faced by residents travelling between districts.
Christophe Brico highlighted the challenges of reaching La Rousse and Annonciade from Place des Moulins, particularly for people with reduced mobility and parents using pushchairs. Although he acknowledged the usefulness of ClicBus Monaco, which provides on-demand transport to the foot of the Odéon Tower, he described the service as a temporary measure rather than a lasting solution, Monaco-Matin reports.
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Brico also questioned whether the public lift previously considered for the area would ever be built. Céline Caron-Dagioni, Minister of Public Works, the Environment and Urban Development, confirmed that the option had been abandoned after studies found that its proposed location and connections with the surrounding neighbourhood would not work.
The minister stressed, however, that dropping the lift did not mean the accessibility problem would be left unresolved. Further urban planning studies could identify alternative connections, potentially coordinated with future construction work in La Rousse.
Attention now turns to the redevelopment itself, which has been under discussion for eight years. Responding to questions from elected member Corine Bertani, Caron-Dagioni said the design studies were well advanced and had incorporated observations made during a dedicated session of the Commission Plénière d’Étude.
The next step is to present the proposals to property owners and secure approval through co-ownership general meetings. The government expects discussions to take place during 2026 and potentially continue into early 2027, after which the works can be scheduled.
While the redevelopment is edging closer to the consultation stage, the government still faces a significant challenge in finding a practical way to improve access between Place des Moulins and the neighbouring hillside districts.
