The Princess Grace Irish Library celebrates its 40th anniversary this year.This beautiful new stamp to commemorate this special occasion will be available to purchase from September 4th 2024 from the Office des Timbres de Monaco & post offices in the Principality of Monaco.  It was inaugurated on 20th November 1984 by Prince Rainier III as a tribute to his late wife's attachment to Ireland, in the presence of their three children.

The Princess Grace Irish Library in Monaco hosted its traditional harp music concert followed by a special rendez-vous between H.R.H. The Princess of Hanover and author Flor MacCarthy, The Ireland Funds Monaco spring 2024 Writer-in-Residence, whose book contains a letter from five-year old Princess Caroline to the President of Ireland in January 1962.  

Fáilte - welcome.

We are located near the Palace on the Rock in the Principality of Monaco at:
9 rue Princesse Marie-de-Lorraine
MC 98000
Phone : +377 93 50 12 25

Fáilte - welcome

To a hidden treasure on the Rock near the palace and one of the Principality’s cultural gems.

The Princess Grace Irish Library was inaugurated on 20th November 1984 by Prince Rainier III of Monaco as a tribute to his wife Princess Grace and the attachment she felt for her Irish origins. It is home to Princess Grace's personal collection of Irish books and Irish-American sheet music, as well as beautiful reference books and items of historical value, photos and art works. 

The Library has English-language books by Irish authors to borrow and we regularly organise cultural events. It is under the ægis of the Fondation Princesse Grace and is situated in the former hôtel particulier of Comte Félix Gastaldi (1821-1906), Mayor of Monaco for 39 years.

More information and watch the video HERE.

We are located at:

9 rue Princesse Marie-de-Lorraine,

Principality of Monaco, MC 98000

Phone : +377 93 50 12 25

Open Monday to Friday.