IN MONACO 11 ORGANISED TRIPS

■ MONACO TOURS Hop on board the little red and white CASH DISPENSERS train and set off to discover 10 the Principality during a tour narrated in 10 languages. “Monaco Tours” will take you to the Place d’Armes, to Port

Hercule, along the Formula One Grand Monaco de Presse © Centre Prix route, to Monte-Carlo with its © Daniel Mille © SBM Monte-Carlo Casino and luxury hotels, and to Urbain © Service de l’Aménagement do, they provide a car, minibus or even a the old town where you can admire 9 the Prince’s Palace or the Cathedral. limousine and driver and offer a wide range of

itineraries. A detailed list of their services is © SBM Monte-Carlo The departures and arrivals point is © D.R. • In Monaco-Ville ✔ Opposite the Casino Gardens, available at: situated opposite the Oceanographic ✔ Laid out in the 1830s, the Gardens the Métropole shopping centre Museum. www.visitmonaco.com This elegant tour includes 25 stops with ✔ The neo-Romanesque style Cathedral was of Saint-Martin and Sainte-Barbe invites you to spend time browsing Private 1-hour tour: +377 97 97 17 16 explanations in 5 languages in a tribute to built from white stone between can be admired on either side of at the FNAC and in the 80 other stores. TELEPHONES Tour lasts: 30 minutes ■ [email protected] TOUR EN FERRARI Princess Grace, who made Monaco into a 1875 in 1884 during the reign of Prince the Oceanographic Museum. “Suspended” ✔ A number of luxury stores and restaurants Tel./Fax: + 377 92 05 64 38 www.livenupmonaco.com on the Rock’s southeastern facade, • Liven up world-famous destination. Charles III. can also be found in Boulevard des Moulins, 8 the gardens are home to an abundant, Operates every day ‘Liven up’ offers a chance to discover the • Ferrari Monaco Tour Strongly committed to environmental ✔ Boulevard d’Italie, Avenue St-Charles In all, 11 years of work and 100,000 tonnes wild Mediterranean flora growing alongside (according to weather conditions): Grand Prix de Monaco circuit and the protection, the Principality is innovating by and Avenue Princesse Grace. This agency offers the possibility of exploring of hewn stone from La Turbie were needed the paths which weave their way up - During the summer, Principality as a passenger or a driver in a applying NFC (Near Field Communication) the Grand Prix de Monaco circuit in a Ferrari to build the Oceanographic Museum, to the summit. from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Ferrari. These tours are available year round 360 F1 Spider or a Ferrari 430 F1 Spider. technology to this itinerary, accessible from a which was opened in 1910 by its founder, • In Monaco-Ville - During the winter, mobile phone for more responsible tourism. starting from the stand, across from Hôtel Departures from the north Darse (harbour Prince Albert I. • In Fontvieille ✔ To buy souvenirs, simply head for one from 10:30 a.m. to 5 p.m. Métropole, on Rue de la Madone. basin) of Port Hercule, across from Le Nautic July to December 2008. ✔ Opened in 1930, the Court House was ✔ of the 50 or so shops scattered throughout except from mid. November till February Restaurant. Take the time to enjoy the peaceful Prices: Tour of the circuit in a Ferrari F360 Brochures available at the Tourist and built from solid tuff (a grey, porous stone) surroundings of the Princess Grace Rose Monaco’s historical district. 7 Prices: Spider for €45 and up, no reservation required. Prices: Convention Bureau (and at information points € as were the ramparts. Garden Its 4,000 rose bushes from more Adults: 7 2, rue Princesse Florestine Passenger: €45 in the city). than 150 different varieties make this € ✔ The Chapelle de la Miséricorde • In La Condamine Children aged 2 to 8 years old: 4 Stand Ferrari: 06 11 52 31 51 Driver: €85 the perfect place to stroll before moving 2a, boulevard des Moulins, Monte-Carlo (the Chapel of Mercy), of which the first ✔ Not far from Port Hercule, the Condamine on to the Fontvieille landscaped gardens. RAILWAY STATION ■ Darse nord du Port Hercule Tel.: +377 92 166 166 white stone was blessed in 1639 during shopping area offers more than 200 shops HELICOPTER FLIGHTS Tel.: 06 28 34 62 15 / 06 09 08 49 97 www.visitmonaco.com Its 4 hectares include a wide variety of the reign of Prince Honoré I, is built around in a typical district around the market area, • Héli Air Monaco www.f1monaco-racing.com plants from all around the world. a single nave. rue Grimaldi and rue Princesse Caroline. In addition to regular flights between ■ ARCHITECTURAL HERITAGE 6 ■ SOLAR-POWERED ELECTRIC BUS BOAT ✔ Built in the early 18th century, Fort Antoine • In Moneghetti Monaco and Airport, Héli Air also • In Monte-Carlo • In Fontvieille was destroyed in 1944 before being rebuilt ✔ Originally planted in order to preserve proposes panoramic flights over For much of the year, the Bateau Bus ✔ Électrique Solaire de Monaco (solar-powered Built in 1878 by Charles Garnier (the in 1953 at the initiative of H.S.H. Prince the practice of olive tree growing ✔ Almost 36 shops are located around the Principality giving you a spectacular architect of the Paris Opera), the Casino bird’s eye view! Also available: charter electric bus boat) crosses Port Hercule to Rainier III. This ancient fortress is today in the Principality, the Princess Antoinette the Carrefour hypermarket and McDonald’s link Monte Carlo and Monaco-Ville and has a marble floored atrium surrounded an open air theatre. Park is today a paradise for children of all in the Fontvieille shopping centre. flights to , Saint-Tropez, the area by 28 Ionic onyx columns leading around Nice, and . What’s more, the connects with the Principality’s urban public ages with its playgrounds, crazy golf course You'll also find numerous restaurants transport network. on to the Opera room called “Salle • In La Condamine and mini-stadium. and shops along the quays at the port. Heli Leisure programme also offers a The crossing of Port Hercule offers a lovely Garnier” . 5 complete range of outstanding activities moment on the water. ✔ Dedicated to the patron saint of the including: Heli Golf, Heli Skiing, ✔ Offering all the charm you would expect of Principality and of the Royal family, ■ THE SCULPTURES TRAIL ■ MARKETS POST OFFICES Price: €1 (one-way or return trip) th Heli Gastronomy, Heli St-Tropez, a grand hotel dating from the 19 century, the Church of Sainte-Dévote has been The Principality’s gardens are dotted ✔ Anyone keen to soak up the authentic Heli Offshore… Boarding at Quai des États-Unis the Hôtel de Paris has undergone many nestling in the vale of Les Gaumates since with impressive sculptures. More than atmosphere of a traditional southern or the Cruise Terminal upgrades and improvements since the 11th century. a hundred works by contemporary artists market should try the La Condamine and Héli Air Monaco Tel.: +377 92 16 15 15 / 97 70 22 22 it was opened in 1864, in order to reach Héliport de Monaco including “Le Poing” (The Fist) by César Saint-Charles markets, where traders set its current level of luxury and splendour. ■ Tel.: + 377 92 05 00 50 EXPLORING PARKS AND GARDENS or “Adam & Eve” by Botero stand alongside out their colourful stalls every day 4 Fax: + 377 92 05 00 51 THE PRINCIPALITY ON FOOT ✔ Built in 1900, the Hôtel Hermitage • In Monte-Carlo works by other sculptors based in Monaco. from 6 a.m. to 2 p.m. [email protected] wonderfully captures the style ✔ A Sculptures Trail has even been specially © Monaco Riviera Navigation © Monaco Riviera The gardens are located opposite of the Belle Epoque with its banqueting hall created in the district of Fontvieille to provide www.heliairmonaco.com ■ the Casino with their marvellous beds ‘PARCOURS PRINCESSE GRACE’ featuring pink marble columns, the ceiling visitors with an opportunity to discover a large Information subject to change. Typical prices: of flowers laid out on perfectly maintained € This itinerary follows in the footsteps of a with frescoes representing Louis XIV’s number of monumental works. Panoramic flights from 55 per person great legend throughout the Principality, Grand Trianon, and its Winter Garden lawns and accompanied by water features. based on a minimum of 4 people. On the far seaward side opposite retracing the actions undertaken by Princess designed by Gustave Eiffel. ■ SHOPPING Grace. the Casino, the sun-drenched terraces look 3 • Héli Sécurité ✔ Opened in 1883, the Church of Saint- out peacefully across the Mediterranean. • In Monte-Carlo TAXIS Charles, with its 30-metre bell-tower, was The company offers regular flights from ✔ 2 ✔ The Principality’s luxurious built in the purest French Renaissance style. Covering an area of 7,000 m , the Japanese Nice to Monaco and is available for all Garden designed to strict Japanese layout image and wealthy clientele charter flights to Saint-Tropez, Monaco ✔ The New National Museum of Monaco rules offers a haven of peace have attracted some or other destinations. is housed in the huge rooms of the for visitors, harmoniously combining stone, of the world’s leading luxury Héli Sécurité luxurious Villa Sauber , which was built water and vegetation. brands, many of which have th opened establishments in Reservations at Nice airport in the late 19 century by Charles Garnier. 2 ✔ Situated at Larvotto, the Champions Monaco. The “Cercle d’Or” and Tel.: +33 (0)4 93 21 45 87 • In Monaco-Ville Promenade pays tribute to the world’s the Park Palace Arcade area in Fax: +33 (0)4 93 21 45 88 greatest footballers. The cream of the which many of these luxury ✔ Built on the site of a fortress erected [email protected] football scene including Diego Maradona, stores are based, can be found www.helicopter-saint-tropez.com by the Genoese in 1215 and renovated in Andriy Shevchenko, Just Fontaine, in the streets around the a Renaissance style, the Prince’s Palace Casino. ■ Roberto Baggio or Pavel Nedved, CITY TOURS is the guardian of a centuries-old tradition. have all been invited to leave a footprint CAR PARKS Come and discover the most beautiful on this footballing “Walk of Fame”. 1 tours of Monaco and the surrounding areas with the City Tours agency. Depending on what you would like to © Service de l’Aménagement Urbain © Service de l’Aménagement © Marc Vuillermoz © Marc Tours © Monaco A BCDE WELCOME TO MONACO! THE AREA Association touristique de la Bévéra Tel.: +33 (0)4 93 04 92 05 Take part in guided visits around AROUND MONACO [email protected] the Principality, admire the vast blue ocean Are you tempted by a trip out to discover www.royabevera.com from up in a helicopter, discover all Monaco’s surrounding area? Whether the richness and diversity of the local exploring the seafront trails on foot or out architectural heritage, explore Monaco’s in your car for a half-day or one-day trip, ■ Hiking and rambling lovers will be delighted gardens and their huge sculptures, have fun the possibilities are endless and the by the awe-inspiring landscapes shopping or enjoy a stroll along the seafront destinations each as attractive as the other. of the Vallée des Merveilles, situated in the . or a trip into the countryside around Nice. Access via Saint-Dalmas-de-. Make your stay in Monaco one you’ll never HIKING AND RAMBLING TRAILS want to forget! Veran Espace / © Culture 50 km Office du tourisme à Tende © F. Lobono ■ Setting off from Fontvieille, enjoy the many de Tourisme de © Office Tel.: +33 (0)4 93 04 73 71 pleasant surprises in store along the trail [email protected] © Office du Tourisme de Tourisme du © Office running from La Mala beach to Cap d’Ail . www.tendemerveilles.com A number of small information panels ■ Perched up on its rocky spur, Eze-Village ■ Offering all the colourful charm so typical are located along the route, enabling walkers is a fortified “eagle’s nest” offering an of the southern French villages, to discover the Mediterranean flora. amazing view over the St-Jean-Cap-Ferrat Villefranche-sur-Mer is located ■ Grasse invites its visitors to explore its ■ From Plan-du-Var to Saint-Martin-Vésubie © Office du Tourisme et des Congrès de Nice / Nice & You You de Nice / & et des Congrès Tourisme du © Office © Office du Tourisme de Saint-Paul / Hugues Lagarde / Hugues de Saint-Paul Tourisme du © Office POLICE This sea-level trail is overlooked by various peninsular. in the centre of a superb harbour, perfume works and to stock up with some (a village set in an outstanding setting (EMERGENCIES): For further information please visit: a popular stop-off point for many cruise in amongst the forests and mountains) superb residences typical of the Belle Epoque. 10 km of their outstanding products. However, Tel.: 17 www.visitmonaco.com liners. From the Saint-Elme fortress dating the French perfume capital also offers the Vésubie Valley includes many different Office du tourisme th or 112 from a mobile phone. from the 16 century and overlooking the a chance to discover eastern ’s characteristics, whether Mediterranean ■ Tel.: +33 (0)4 93 41 26 00 From the Monte-Carlo Beach Hotel, you can sea, to the chapel of Saint-Pierre decorated Office du tourisme de heritage at the Museum of Art and History or Alpine, making it particularly attractive DIRECTION [email protected] DAY-LONG TRIPS take the picturesque path leading to Cap by Jean Cocteau, allow yourself to be carried of Provence, while for its part for hikers, or via ferrata and canyoning DE LA SÛRETÉ PUBLIQUE Martin ... and during your walk, you can www.eze-riviera.com Tel.: +33 (0)4 93 58 06 38 de Cagnes Tourisme du © Office away by the picturesque atmosphere [email protected] the Villa Fragonard introduces art lovers enthusiasts. (POLICE): EXPLORING 2008 stop off at Le Corbusier’s cabin. ■ of this enchanting village. Set off to discover the Italian Riviera, www.vence.fr to the many aspects of artistic talent. 40-60 km 3, rue Louis Notari ■ Famous for its outstanding gardens, 14 km and soak up the lively atmosphere 56 km www.vesubian.com Tel.: +377 93 15 30 15 Menton offers visitors the perfect Office du tourisme de Saint-Paul-de-Vence ■ Forming a symbolic link between the various Office du tourisme of a typical Friday market in Vintimiglia location for a walk. The Palais Carnolès, Tel.: +33 (0)4 93 32 86 95 Office du tourisme LOST PROPERTY OFFICE: regions, at its respective ends the Via Alpina before continuing on to San Remo, the Val Rameh, the Villa Maria Serena and Tel.: +33 (0)4 93 01 73 68 [email protected] ■ As the centre of the global film industry Tel.: +33 (0)4 93 36 66 66 Tel.: +377 93 15 30 18 links the Principality of Monaco the capital of the “Riviera dei Fiori”. ■ With its steep slopes, the Tinée Valley the Fontana Rosa gardens make Menton a [email protected] www.saint-pauldevence.com during its festival, Cannes never fails [email protected] and the town of Trieste in Italy. Running 22 km is a paradise for mountain enthusiasts. AMBULANCES town brimming with art and history, and www.villefranche-sur-mer.com to capture the visitor’s imagination with www.grasse.fr from the Place du Palais, the route takes Visitors should head for La Tour-sur-Tinée. AND FIRE BRIGADE: definitely well worth a visit! its famous Croisette. This town is also in the Saint-Martin gardens and ■ ■ Visitors are attracted to the mediaeval ■ With its Fort Carré (square fortress), 85 km Tel.: 18 or +377 93 30 19 45 Ideal for walking, the Saint-Jean-Cap-Ferrat the departure point for cruises to the Lérins ■ Setting off from Vence, follow the signs the Avenue de la Porte Neuve, crosses 10 km village of Haut de Cagnes , overlooking its Vauban-designed port and ramparts, and +377 93 15 66 99 Office du tourisme peninsular separates Beaulieu-sur-Mer islands. The island of Sainte-Marguerite for Tourrettes-sur-Loup followed by Pont- the Place d’Armes, finishing up at the Exotic Cagnes-sur-Mer thanks to its 14th century from Villefranche-sur-Mer. Don’t miss not to mention its Picasso Museum, and its royal fortress where the man du-Loup, where you enter the incredible GETTING AROUND IN THE REGION THE PRINCESS GRACE Garden before continuing on out towards Tel.: +33 (0)4 92 41 76 76 Grimaldi Castle and Museum surrounded by the Ephrussi de Rothschild Villa. has successfully preserved the atmosphere in the iron mask was imprisoned, and the Gorges du Loup (Wolf Gorges). Next, head HOSPITAL: La Turbie, in , where visitors can enjoy [email protected] ramparts, in addition to the Renoir Museum. 13 km of an ancient Provencal town, with a proud island of Saint-Honorat with its monastery out towards Gourdon, a picturesque “eagle’s discovering the area’s local alpine heritage. www.menton.fr history stretching back 2000 years. av. Pasteur Office du tourisme 30 km offer plenty to see for visitors seeking nest” at an altitude of 758 m, offering By bus a welcome change of scenery. Emergencies: Office du tourisme 40 km a spectacular view over the Gorges. Coach no.100 run by the Alpes-Maritimes Area HALF-DAY TRIPS ■ As Europe’s highest coastal village, Tel.: +33 (0)4 93 76 08 90 Tel.: +377 97 98 97 69 [email protected] Tel.: +33 (0)4 93 20 61 64 Office du tourisme 50 km 70 km Council will take you from Monaco to Nice Sainte-Agnès is perched at an altitude All departments: of 780 m, offering a breathtaking view over www.saintjeancapferrat.fr [email protected] Tel.: +33 (0)4 92 90 53 00 Office du tourisme coach station in just 40 minutes. www.cagnes-tourisme.com From there, bus and coach services operate Tel.: +377 97 98 99 00 ■ A small border town, Beausoleil offers Menton Bay. [email protected] Tel.: +33 (0)4 92 99 84 22 ■ Situated at a crossroads where the spectacular views across Italy, Cap Martin ■ With its famous Promenade des Anglais, www.antibesjuanlespins.com [email protected] départements of the Var and the Alpes-de- regularly between all of the coastal towns DUTY DOCTORS 21 km and the inland villages. and the Principality from its lookout point. Syndicat d’initiative the old town with the Cours Saleya market, ■ Perched on a rock and looking out far across www.cannes.fr Haute-Provence meet, the Verdon AND CHEMISTS: the castle hill, the Roman amphitheatre the sea, Vence is a former episcopal town. Gorges provide a fascinating site with TAM (Transports Alpes-Maritimes) Tel.: 141 3 km Tel.: +33 (0)4 93 35 87 35 ■ at Cimiez, the Matisse Museum and the Things to see: the Chapelle du Rosaire Famous for its workshops producing their huge limestone cliffs. Activities include Tel.: 0 800 06 01 06 (or +377 93 25 33 25 Office du tourisme ■ Apart from the traditional pottery modern art museum... Nice offers visitors (Rosary Chapel) decorated by Matisse, handcrafted glassware, Biot became popular rafting, hiking, horse riding and kayaking, etc. www.cg06.fr if calling from a public and ceramic workshops that have made Tel.: +33 (0)4 93 78 01 55 ■ As a marvellous example of the Belle countless possibilities for exciting walks the chateau of Notre-Dame des Fleurs with numerous artists including Fernand call box). so famous, don’t forget to visit 100 km [email protected] Epoque, Beaulieu-sur-Mer boasts a rich or cultural visits. and the Perfume and Liquor Museum. Léger, whose museum can be found www.beausoleil-tourisme.com architectural heritage including some at the foot of the village. its National Picasso Museum. By train TAXIS: 0 820 20 98 98 18 km Made famous by the stars who regularly outstanding buildings such as the Rotunda, head there, Saint-Paul-de-Vence never 42 km 51 km ■ As a leading baroque site, in the Roya From Monaco, all of the various coastal the Bristol, the Casino, the Palais des Office du tourisme Bévéra Valley visitors can discover IF YOUR CREDIT CARD ■ fails to delight contemporary art lovers Office du tourisme Office du tourisme destinations are accessible by train. Of A former Monegasque territory, Tel.: 08 92 70 74 07 some 15 religious monuments located IS LOST OR STOLEN: Anglais… not forgetting of course the famous with its Maeght Foundation which includes Tel.: +33 (0)4 93 63 82 58 particular interest is the “Train des Merveilles” Roquebrune-Village is a picturesque [email protected] Tel.: +33 (0)4 93 65 78 00 between , Breil-sur-Roya, , You can stop payments Kérylos Greek villa which recreates more than 9,000 works of art. [email protected] which sets off each day from June 1 to mediaeval town overlooked by a castle www.nicetourisme.com [email protected] Fontan, and Tende. on the card by calling th the luxury and beauty of a classical palace. September 30 at 9 a.m. from Nice railway dating from the 10 century. 40 km www.biot.fr www.vallauris-golfe-juan.fr the voice server 11 km 30-50 km station, travelling to Tende via Sospel, Saorge, of the “groupement 6 km Office du tourisme Breil-sur-Roya, La Brigue and Tende. Office du tourisme des cartes bancaires” Tel.: +33 (0)4 93 01 02 21 Tel.: 3635 Tel.: +33 (0)4 93 35 62 87 (bank cards group): [email protected] www.voyages-sncf.com 0 892 705 705 [email protected] www.otbeaulieusurmer.fr www.trainstouristiques-ter.com www.roquebrune-cap-martin.com • Visa: 0 800 90 1179 Lovers of hiking or rambling can find lots (free call) ■ A thousand year old town of the earldom of ideas for discovery trips to suit all abilities of Nice, La Turbie was built at the foot • Premier card: by visiting the following website: of the Trophée des Alpes, a masterpiece +33 1 42 77 45 45 www.randoxygene.org of Roman art. • Eurocard/Mastercard: 8 km 0 800 90 13 87 Office du tourisme (free call) Tel.: +33 (0)4 93 41 21 15 • American Express: [email protected] +33 1 47 77 70 00 www.ville-la-turbie.fr © D.R. © F. Lobono © F. Lobono d’Eze Tourisme Municipal du © Office de Beausoleil Tourisme du © Office © OTSI