The Grimaldi Forum Monaco receives the 2025 "Handipact" Trophy

The award is a continuation of the Handipact policy led by the Department of Social Affairs and Health, under the impetus of Government Minister Councillor Christophe Robino (pictured left) and implemented by Disability Delegate Lionel Galfré (pictured right). It was presented to the General Manager of the Grimaldi Forum, Sylvie Biancheri (pictured, centre), in the presence of Gaël Rivière, Olympic cecifoot champion and President of the French Handisport Federation, who came to share an inspiring testimonial.

A vision: making culture accessible to all

ISO 14001 and ISO 20121 certified, the Grimaldi Forum places inclusion at the heart of its corporate social responsibility approach. It guarantees smooth and safe access, with personalised assistance, wheelchairs, lifts linking car parks, adapted sanitary facilities, devices for the visually impaired and magnetic induction hearing systems.
This attention to reception is based on a strong belief that culture should be experienced and shared by everyone.

An inclusive cultural programme acclaimed

The "Couleurs! 2025" exhibition has enabled the Grimaldi Forum to roll out an inclusive and ambitious programme, supported by its official partner CMB Monaco and carried out with several associations in the region.

Among the actions singled out for special mention were adapted and multi-sensory visits:

  • AMAPEI (21 July): sensory exploration, guided bodily expression and moments of exchange for around fifteen participants.
  • ARRIMAGE (22 July): a tour for blind and partially-sighted visitors, including tactile 3D reproductions, audio descriptions and an immersive space for "feeling and hearing colours". Tactile devices and a Braille label were then integrated into the exhibition.
  • Monaco Disease Power (23 July): a tour combining visual and olfactory perception, followed by a creative workshop for teenagers and young adults with Down's syndrome.
  • Happy Hand (27 August): a multi-sensory, interactive tour for 12 people with various disabilities.

Accessibility for deaf and hard-of-hearing visitors

A video in Langue des Signes Française (French Sign Language) was shown at the start of the tour, providing direct access to the exhibition design and the curator's intentions.

An award that encourages us to go further

With this award, the Government of Monaco recognises the work carried out by the Grimaldi Forum.
"This award honours and encourages us. We firmly believe that culture should be accessible to all, without exception. We will continue with conviction to develop even more inclusive and sensitive projects", says Sylvie Biancheri, General Manager.

The Grimaldi Forum thus reaffirms its commitment to offering open and innovative cultural experiences, in the service of a Principality that is pursuing its ambition of a fully accessible society.