Authorities in the Principality have announced practical arrangements for the celebration of Sainte Dévote on Monday, January 26, 2026. The traditional events include a procession along the Quai des États-Unis and Route de la Piscine, a ceremony at Place Sainte Dévote, and the burning of a boat on Quai Albert Ier.
Security checkpoints with visual bag and container checks will open at 5:30 p.m. in two public zones: one at Place Sainte Dévote for the procession and Salut du Très Saint Sacrement, and another on the northern part of Quai Albert Ier for the boat-burning ceremony.
Pedestrian access via the Vallon Sainte-Dévote and the Sainte Dévote stairs will close at 5:30 p.m. Railway station users are advised to use the Galerie Sainte-Dévote to reach or leave via Rue Grimaldi.
Road closures include the Route de la Piscine between Avenue J.F. Kennedy and the Jules Soccal pier from 6:15 p.m. to 7 p.m. Intermittent traffic stops will occur between 6:45 p.m. and 7:45 p.m. on Boulevard Albert Ier, Avenue J.F. Kennedy, and Avenue d’Ostende.
Disruptions are expected on urban bus lines 1, 2, 3, and 6, and interurban ZOU! lines 600 and 80 during these periods. Parking access information will be posted at public facilities.
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