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A sovereign and independent state, the Principality of Monaco has borders on its landward side with several communes of the French Department of the Alpes-Maritimes; from west to east these are Cap d'Ail, la Turbie, Beausoleil and Roquebrune Cap Martin. Seawards, Monaco faces the Mediterranean.

Quarters in Monaco : Fontvieille, La Condamine, Monaco-Ville, Monte-Carlo.


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Hotels in Monaco

  Hotels in Monaco & Surroundings   -   online booking possible

  Tulip Inn Monaco Terminus ***, 9, avenue Prince Pierre, 98000 Monaco
In the marvellous atmosphere of the principality of Monaco, the Tulip Inn Monaco Terminus is situated two steps away from the Prince Palace and the harbour, in the heart of the cultural, tourist administrative and sporting center.
Two meeting rooms are available, with accommodation for 20 and 60 persons and with audiovisual equipment including television and overhead projector. Additional equipment can be arranged on request.
The Tulip Inn Monaco Terminus offers 54 renovated air conditioned and soundproofed rooms with private bath or shower, hairdryer, direct dial telephone and colour tv with cable and pay movies.

  Pierre & Vacances City Palais Joséphine ****, 2A, Av. du Général de Gaulle, 06240 Beausoleil
The Palais Joséphine is a modern expression of the tradition Monaco style. This elegant luxury residence has 7 storeys, with a variety of shops on the ground floor. A large pedestrian area with a wide street lined by palm trees adds charm to this lively district of Beausoleil. The Residence lies 200 m from the magnificent gardens of Monte Carlo, very close to the Monaco Conference Centre.
Activities: Fitness Center, Golfcourse (within 3km), Solarium, Swimming pool Outdoor.

 

Travel Agencies / Tour Operators

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  Indulgence Yacht Charter   -   Monaco Grand Prix
Treat yourself to 5 nights** onboard and immerse yourself in the grandeur and excitement of the Monaco Grand Prix. Our berth position will ensure excellent viewing of all the events including qualifying and the race itself. Full hospitality is included for the Saturday and Sunday.
  Grandprixadventures.com   -   motor-sport events specialist
  Paragonhospitality.co.uk   -   hospitality and VIP-events
From general admission to the finest hospitality available in Monaco – to enable you and your guests to enjoy the very best of the Monaco Grand Prix weekend.  

Travel Guides Monaco / Related books

Travel Guides Monaco 

Monte Carlo (Pocket Guides)
Paperback: 160 pages; Publisher: Thomas Cook Publishing; 3rd edition (22 Oct 2009); ISBN-10: 1848482787; ISBN-13: 978-1848482784.

Monaco Grand Prix
A Photographic Portrait of the World's Most Prestigious Motor Race.
Michael Hewett  (Author)
Exquisite photographs, most of them published here for the first time, provide an intimate portrait of the Monaco Grand Prix, from the first race in 1929 through to the present day. British photographer Michael Hewett has attended every race since 1962. Shot from every possible vantage point on the mountainous street circuit, the photographs capture the magic of this fabulous event.
Hardcover: 352 pages; Publisher: J H Haynes & Co Ltd (19 April 2007); ISBN-10: 1844254011; ISBN-13: 978-1844254019.

Transport / How do I travel to Monaco

  Airport of Nice   -   Aéroport Nice Côte d'Azur

   -   Flights to Monaco [ Nice Airport ]

 
Book cheap flights to Monaco / Nice at ebookers and benefit from discounted airfares. View their latest offers and book your flights, accommodation, car hire and insurance online

  Airline Tickets /  Bargain Flights  
Flight tickets Monaco, Price comparison possible

 
Travel by bus or coach to Monaco.

  CAM Bus Transportation   -   public transport Monaco


Links 

  Visit Monaco   -   Monaco Tourism Website

  Monaco Tourism   -   Monaco Tourist Office New York  -  all kinds of information
  Government of Monaco  -  official site
Economy, culrure, tourism & congress, education

  Fontvieille Quarter
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.
  La Condamine   -   the harbour area   -   see Wikipedia
  Monaco-Ville   -   City of Monaco
Monaco-City on the Rock, the old fortified town, with the Prince's Palace, the ramparts, the gardens, the Cathedral and the Oceanographic Museum.
  Monte Carlo
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, some created recently : Larvotto beach, the Monte Carlo Sporting Club, the Boulingrins Gardens

  Automobile Club de Monaco
Rallye Automobile Monte-Carlo,  Grand Prix Automobile de Monaco, Monaco Kart Cup, Rallye Monte-Carlo Historique, Grand Prix Historique de Monaco, Rallye Monte-Carlo de Voitures Anciennes.
  Grace Kelly Online
Grace Kelly is one of the most admired women in the world. Even today, she is upheld as a standard of beauty, grace, and style. Her talent and persona influenced the great motion picture director Alfred Hitchcock so strongly that he attempted to make other actresses into her image, without success. Since 1996, this site has showcased a collection of photographs and other memorabilia. The aim of this site is to bring Grace's fans together, and be a worthy online museum for this extraordinary woman. This website is dedicated to her and her fans.
  Grand Prix de Monaco   -   see Automobile Club de Monaco
The principality of Monaco holds one of the oldest races on the Formula One automobile racing circuit.
  Moneghetti, the Révoires and the Exotic Gardens (on the western border with Cap d`Ail)..
  Palace of Monaco   -   Official Web Site-Prince's Palace-Monaco
  Riviera Magazine

Cuisine of Monaco / Recipes

Monaco food  = on a crossroad between France and Italy, but mostly like its neighbor, the cuisine of the Provence, where the union of olive oil  and aromatic herbs transform a simple dish into a unparalleled royal feast. Try for example: La Socca [ salty pancakes made from chickpea batter ],  Pans Bagnats [ stuffed sandwiches with olive oil, anchovies, tomatos, green peppers, eggs, tuna and lettuce ] and Beignets de Fleurs de Courgettes [ fritters or dumplings made from zucchini flowers ]

History of Monaco

Independence: 1419  and ruled by the House of Grimaldi

  Monaco's History   -   Wikipedia
Early history and Ligurian settlement, Greek colonization and Herculean legend, Roman rule, Middle Ages, Rise of the Grimaldis, Timelines

Once Upon a Time: The Story of Princess Grace, Prince Rainier and Their Family 
by J.Randy Taraborelli
Drawing upon hundreds of interviews with family and friends, this title paints a portrait of Princess Grace, Prince Rainier and their children Caroline, Albert amnd Stephanie.
Paperback 400 pages (April 2, 2004); Publisher: Macmillan
  National Museum of Monaco   -   Musée National de Monaco
Located in a superb 19th century villa set in a rose-garden and designed by none other Charles Garnier, the architect responsible for the Paris and Monte-Carlo Opera Houses. See the collection of dolls and automatons [ automates d'autrefois ] made in Paris in the latter half of the 19th century takes the visitor for a walk back in time. The dolls are presented together with period furniture, chinaware and thousands of everyday objects all made to their own scale, thus creating a lifelike atmosphere of refinement. Not to be missed is the remarkable Neapolitan crib.
Secrets of the Seven Smallest States of Europe: Andorra, Liechtenstein, Luxembourg, Malta, Monaco, San Marino and Vatican City 
Thomas Eccardt
Paperback 300 pages (June 1, 2004);  Publisher: Hippocrene Books, Inc.;  Language: English;  ISBN: 0781810329.


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