The Monte-Carlo Sporting (), also known as the Sporting d'été, is a building complex in the

Larvotto Larvotto ( ; ), also known as Larvotto/Bas Moulins, is the easternmost ward in the Principality of Monaco. It is part of the quarter of Monte Carlo. It has an estimated surface area of and access to the Mediterranean Sea. In 2008, it had a p ...

ward on the eastern edge of

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. It includes the Salle des Étoiles concert hall, and it is the main venue for society fundraisers in Monaco.

History

The building complex was constructed from 1973 to 1974 by Groupe Pastor, a construction company founded by

Gildo Pastor Gildo Pastor (6 October 1910 – 21 October 1990) was a Monégasque businessman and property developer. Life and career Gildo Pastor was born in Monaco as the son of Jean-Baptiste Pastor, a stonemason from Liguria in Italy, who immigrated ...

, and it was renovated in 1999. It is owned by the

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(SBM). Many society fundraisers, formerly held at the Sporting d'Hiver, are now held at the Salle des Étoiles inside the Sporting d'été. It is home to the annual Monte-Carlo Sporting Summer Festival, the Monte-Carlo Red Cross Ball and the Rose Ball.

References

Event venues in Monaco Buildings and structures completed in 1974 Pastor family World Music Awards {{Monaco-struct-stub