Monaco et Monte Carlo
Nestling in the middle of three French towns, Cap d’Ail, Beausoleil and Roquebrune Cap-Martin, the Principality is very close to the Italian border. The city is in the vicinity of Menton, Nice, Cannes and Antibes,etc.
Beaulieu sur Mer is 20 minutes drive .
A small city-state, the Principality of Monaco (Principatu de Munegu in Monegasque) continues to be the stuff of which dreams are made ! A city of luxury and beauty, its principal source of revenue is from tourism and more particularly, business tourism. Today, the Principality of Monaco is ruled by Grace Kelly’s son, Prince Albert the II. It has many unique characteristics. In addition to its language, Monegasque (munegascu) and culinary specialities, the little country is especially known for its Casino and gambling. As the headquarters for the Russian Ballet for a considerable number of years, the Principality has attracted the greatest artists of the last century. Monte Carlo’s Opera and Ballet continue to tour the world.
In power since 2005, Prince Albert the II is trying to make Monaco an exemplar in regard to ecology, not only by raising the awareness of the Monacans to climate change, but also by giving preference to ecological building.
Amongst the Principality’s sight-seeing ‘musts’ are the Monte Carlo district and its famous «Carré d’or» with the Monte Carlo Casino; the Sporting d’Hiver; and the Café de Paris. Apart from this, the city is divided into four other districts: La Condamine, Les Moneghettis, Le Larvotto, the Fontvieille district, which was built «by the sea».
The Principality of Monaco - Monte Carlo is home to many large international events : the Formula One Grand Prix, Monte Carlo Rally and the Monte Carlo Rolex Masters are the most famous. Others include the International Circus Festival, the International Forum of Cinema and Literature, theMonte Carlo Comedy Film Festival, the International Pyromelodic Fireworks Competition, Herculis, the Sérénissimes de l’humour, theIron Man Show, International Monte-Carlo Show-Jumping Competition… and more recently, the start of the 2009 Tour de France(cycling).
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Beaulieu sur Mer is 20 minutes drive .
A small city-state, the Principality of Monaco (Principatu de Munegu in Monegasque) continues to be the stuff of which dreams are made ! A city of luxury and beauty, its principal source of revenue is from tourism and more particularly, business tourism. Today, the Principality of Monaco is ruled by Grace Kelly’s son, Prince Albert the II. It has many unique characteristics. In addition to its language, Monegasque (munegascu) and culinary specialities, the little country is especially known for its Casino and gambling. As the headquarters for the Russian Ballet for a considerable number of years, the Principality has attracted the greatest artists of the last century. Monte Carlo’s Opera and Ballet continue to tour the world.
In power since 2005, Prince Albert the II is trying to make Monaco an exemplar in regard to ecology, not only by raising the awareness of the Monacans to climate change, but also by giving preference to ecological building.
Amongst the Principality’s sight-seeing ‘musts’ are the Monte Carlo district and its famous «Carré d’or» with the Monte Carlo Casino; the Sporting d’Hiver; and the Café de Paris. Apart from this, the city is divided into four other districts: La Condamine, Les Moneghettis, Le Larvotto, the Fontvieille district, which was built «by the sea».
The Principality of Monaco - Monte Carlo is home to many large international events : the Formula One Grand Prix, Monte Carlo Rally and the Monte Carlo Rolex Masters are the most famous. Others include the International Circus Festival, the International Forum of Cinema and Literature, theMonte Carlo Comedy Film Festival, the International Pyromelodic Fireworks Competition, Herculis, the Sérénissimes de l’humour, theIron Man Show, International Monte-Carlo Show-Jumping Competition… and more recently, the start of the 2009 Tour de France(cycling).
