Designed in the Beaux Arts architectural style, it was "once used to host glamorous parties and exhibitions for the world's high society".

[1] By 1974, most society events had moved to the newly built Monte-Carlo Sporting in the Larvotto district.

[3] In recent years, the Sporting d'Hiver was home to a cinema, SBM offices, and stores.

[1] Many Monegasque subjects and residents objected to the demolition, including Laurent Nouvion, who serves as the president of the National Council.

[4] A new building, designed in the postmodern architectural style by Richard Rogers, is in the works.