 wo words which evoke a magical dream world. discover
the many facets of the Principality of Monaco.
Monaco's exceptional location, between mountain and
sea, its gardens, its athletic and cultural events...all
qualities which make it the ideal destination for a
romantic vacation or an unforgettable conference.
Casino
Monte Carlo
The
population of the Principality consists of 29, 972 inhabitants, 5, 070 of whom are Monégasques, 12, 047 French
and 5, 000 Italian (according to the last official census
in 1990). Its surface area is 195 hectares, of which
nearly 40 were recovered from the sea during the course
of the last twenty years. It lies in a narrow coastal
strip which sometimes rises vertically upwards with
its highest point at 163 meters.
Its width varies between 1050 meters and a mere 350
meters. Its coastline is 4100 meters long.
In
1997, Monaco was dressed up to the nines for the 700th
anniversary of the Grimaldi Family Dynasty.
Prince Albert Grimaldi
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The
Principality has only one commune, Monaco, whose limits are the same as those of the state. This
is divided into five areas :
Monaco-Ville on the Rock, the old fortified town, with the Prince's
Palace, the ramparts, the gardens, the Cathedral and
the Oceanographic Museum.
The
Condamine, the harbor area.
Monte
Carlo, created
in 1866, in the reign of Prince Charles III who gave
it its name, with its internationally famous Casino, its great hotels and leisure facilities.
Fontvieille, a great technical achievement with the filling-in with
rock of 40 meters of water to produce a platform of
22 hectares supporting an urban, tourist and sports
complex adjoining a yachting harbor and a pollution-free
industrial zone.
Moneghetti, the Révoires and the Exotic Gardens (on the western
border with Cap d`Ail).
Once
in your life you have to go for a trip in Monaco.
This mythic place, between the Alpes and the Mediterranean
sea will offer you dreams and reality. Alone, both or
with your family, for romantic holidays, simple tourism
or a business trip, the Principality of Monaco will offer you a univers of many facets. Monaco Monte-Carlo provides you many discoveries, a highly cultured place
with its many museums, nice welcome with its nicest
hotels in the world, sumptuous gastronomy
with his wellknown restaurants.
The
climate: Mild in winter (average in January
and February : 8.2°) and warm without excess in
summer (average in July and August : 25.5°). The
average temperature for the year is 16.31° and the
Principality enjoys an exceptional amount of sun.
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One
of the world's greatest and most challenging motor-racing
events, the Monaco Grand Prix is the last 'street course'
remaining in the Formula One calendar. Staged around
the narrow, winding streets of Monte
Carlo. Everything is done for your satisfaction
! Take the advantage of what the Principality has to
offer by planning your stay in advance.
hotel Hermitage
Neighbouring
villages : Roquebrune
Cap Martin (3km). Beaulieu (11km), Beausoleil (5km), Eze (5km).
How
to get there: Highway A8 exit from Nice onto route N7 (Moyenne Corniche). Helicopter, Limousine, Train
station. Bus station.
Palais de Monaco
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