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HISTORY A SPECIAL ROLE IN THE WORLD DYNAMISM AND INNOVATION AT THE HEART OF THE LEGEND 2015 EDITION A DREAM STAY WELCOME TO MONACO! Linked to the Grimaldi family for seven hundred years, the Principality has progressively found its place at the centre of the world stage, particularly since the reign of Prince Rainier III and that of his son H.S.H. Prince Albert II. Member of the United Nations and the Council of , Monaco is a prosperous and conveniently located state, with a flourishing economy and undoubted international influence. Above all, the Principality is an outstanding tourist destination. As well as its superb natural location, it has a large number of luxury hotels, gastronomic restaurants, top-of-the-range well-being centres, sports facilities and a lively night-life. 04 08 06 02 CONTENTS • • • • Train • • Car • • • • • Diplomacy • • • • • Services MODES OF TRANSPORT TO THE PRINCIPALITY TRAVELLING ECONOMY AND INNOVATION DYNAMISM INTERNATIONAL PRESENCE ON THE WORLD STAGE UNIQUE ROLE MONACO’S HISTORY THE AGES THROUGH Air Boat Bus Industry Transfers fromtheairport 10 Retail Environment protection International cooperation Organisations andinstitutions Key dates Congress Centres 10 9 9 9 9 6 6 6 6 5 5 3 5 5 7 26 19 15 11 to change. The informationinthisbrochureissubject • • • • • • • EventsinthePrincipality 17/18 • • • STAR-RATEDRESTAURANTS GOURMET DINING HOTELS A DREAM STAY LEISURE ACTIVITIES THRILLS &EMOTIONS THINGS TO SEE OF THE LEGEND AT THE HEART 2-star restaurants 3-star restaurants 3-star hotels 4-star hotels 5-star hotels Wellbeing, nightlife… , shopping… tourist attractions Curiosities andmain 1-star restaurants27/28

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Although the name “Monaco” appeared back in Antiquity, it was in 1297, with the arrival of the Grimaldi dynasty, that the history of the Principality began. Over seven hundred years later, Prince Albert II continues the efforts of his illustrious ancestors. Here are a few dates to remember. | 02/03 HISTORY SENSATIONS | | SENSATIONS

8 JANUARY 1297 1911 1993 François Grimaldi, a Guelph Monaco’s first constitution. On 28 May, Monaco became the disguised as a monk, is said to The Monte-Carlo Car Rally was 183rd Member-State of the United have used trickery to seize the launched and Sergei Diaghilev’s Nations. fortress. The memory of this Russian ballet company gave its episode lives on with the Grimaldi first performances. 2005 coat of arms: it features two monks After the death of his father brandishing swords. 1923 Rainier III on 6 April, Birth of Prince Rainier III, H.S.H. Prince Albert II became 1863 son of Princess Charlotte sovereign of the Principality. A new Société des Bains de Mer and Prince Pierre de Polignac. was created by François Blanc. 2011 A opened in the Spélugues 1929 Prince Albert II married neighbourhood. First . Charlene Wittstock.

1906 1949 10 DECEMBER 2014 Prince Albert I, famous for his Prince Rainier III succeeded his Birth of HSH Crown Prince Jacques scientific expeditions on seas all grandfather Prince Louis II. and HSH Princess Gabriella. over the world, founded the Oceanographic Institute. 1956 Prince Rainier III married American actress . From left to right: The Guelph, François Grimaldi, in 1297. Sculpture by Kees Verkade. Prince Rainier III (1923-2005) in full regalia. H.S.H. Prince Albert II, official photo.

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MONACO’S UNIQUE ROLE ON THE WORLD STAGE

INTERNATIONAL PRESENCE PRESENCE INTERNATIONAL

Monaco’s international reputation INTERNATIONAL ORGANISATIONS undoubtedly starts here, AND INSTITUTIONS on 195 hectares of land whose The Principality joined the UN in 1993. 37,800 residents represent one It is also a member of thirteen specialist hundred and twenty-five nationalities. organisations within the United Nations. | SENSATIONS The Monegasque population totals 8,951. The official language is French, INTERNATIONAL but Italian and English are also spoken COOPERATION well and are widely used in various In line with the eight Millennium business fields. With its embassies and Development Goals adopted by the consulates abroad, its role in many United Nations in 2000, Prince Albert II international and intergovernmental has, on several occasions, ensured that organisations and institutions, plus Monaco remains exemplary in matters cooperative projects, the Principality of international solidarity. is present all over the world. INFORMATION DIPLOMACY www.gouv.mc Sixteen ambassadors are accredited ENVIRONMENT to twenty-seven countries (figures on PROTECTION 15 June 2015). Four of these sixteen In 2006, Prince Albert II created his ambassadors are permanent Foundation with the goal of working representatives of the Principality to protect the environment and at the UN in New York, at the Council to promote sustainable development of Europe in Strasbourg, at UNESCO on a planetary scale. in , and at the Order of Malta in . Eighty-five foreign INFORMATION ambassadors are accredited to the www.fpa2.com Principality, but only three of them (, and the Sovereign and Military Order of Malta) reside in Monaco. The others are accredited via Paris, , la Vella, San Marino, Malta, and . DYNAMISM AND INNOVATION ECONOMY With its many shops, its varied, efficient and constantly evolving service sector, its diversified and innovative industrial sector and its tourism, Monaco offers a dynamic business environment.

RETAIL INDUSTRY Monaco’s 732 shops and Industry in Monaco is clean and 400 wholesale outlets generate almost extremely varied. Over one hundred 51% of the Principality’s businesses grouped in the Fontvieille turnover. neighbourhood employ almost 3,087 people in the fields of SERVICES chemistry, cosmetology, plastics Information, telecommunications, processing and cardboard packaging transport, maritime activities, banking, to name but a few. insurance, health… the service sector is extremely varied and constantly TOURISM growing. For example the health Tourism has been spearheading sector now employs almost Monaco’s economy since 1866. 3,727 people. In terms of banking, It takes three different forms: leisure all of the main foreign financial tourism, business tourism, and cruising establishments are represented in and luxury yachting, with the latter the Principality. experiencing particularly strong growth. www.chapiteau-monaco.com T. +37792052600 5 avenuedesLigures exhibition areaof2,000m². 2,000 m²,andthereisanoutdoor The floorareaundercovertotals several thousandvisitorsperday. accommodate upto200standsand 49 metresindiametercan A hugemarqueemeasuring ESPACE FONTVIEILLE www.grimaldiforum.com T. +377992000 10 avenuePrincesseGrace at thesame. several eventscaneasilybeheld and 2restaurantsmeanthat 10,000 m²,22meetingrooms exhibition spacetotalling 405, 800and1,800seats, organisers. The3auditoriaof much appreciatedbyevent range ofsolutionsthatarevery ­modular andthusofferawide has beencleverlydesignedtobe 35,000 m²rightontheseafront A totalsurfaceareaofalmost GRIMALDI FORUMMONACO CONGRESS CENTRES The SportingMonte-Carlo’s SalledesEtoiles The MéridienBeachPlaza’s SeaClub www.lemeridienmontecarlo.com T. +37793309880 22 avenuePrincesseGrace terraces. up to2,000seats)and4private offering atotalof14lounges(with the Mediterranean,withfivestoreys A 3,000m²congresscentrefacing CONGRESS CENTRE SEA CLUB www.montecarlomeeting.com T. +377980617 26 avenuePrincesseGrace the SalledesPalmiers. the SalledesEtoilesand completely separaterooms: totalling 1,600m²dividedintotwo 1,500 peopleonasurfacearea this venuecanaccommodateover Located ontheLarvottopeninsula, SPORTING MONTE-CARLO www.espaceleoferre.mc T. +377931012 25-29 avenueAlbertII modular stagemeasuring250m². located inFontvieille,witha A multipurposehallof1,500m² ESPACE LÉOFERRÉ The GrimaldiForum From topdown: and theColumbusMonte-Carlo. the NovotelMonte-Carlo the MéridienBeachPlaza, Resort, the Monte-CarloBayHotel& the HôtelHermitageMonte-Carlo, the HôteldeParisMonte-Carlo, the MétropoleMonte-Carlo, the FairmontMonteCarlo, the PortPalace, such as: have conferencefacilitiestooffer, Many ofMonaco’shotelsalso

SENSATIONS | ECONOMY | 06/07 TRAVELLING TO THE PRINCIPALITY MODES OF TRANSPORT Be it by land, sea, air or rail, all roads lead to Monaco! | 08/09

CAR TRAIN From Italy All trains stop at Monaco/Monte-Carlo

Motorway A8/E74/E8, exit 58 Station. One high-speed train (TGV) TRANSPORT OF MEANS «Roquebrune – Monaco – La Turbie», per day links Paris to Monaco in six or along the coast road from Menton. hours. Regional express trains (TER) serve towns located on the coast From Nice, Cannes or Saint-Tropez between Ventimiglia and Menton Motorway A8/E74/E80, to the east and Cannes, Grasse and

two possible exits: Les Arcs to the west. | SENSATIONS 56 «Monaco – Cap d’Ail – Beausoleil» 57 «La Turbie - Roquebrune-Cap- Martin». There are also three cliff-side INFORMATION roads between Nice and Monaco: AND RESERVATIONS the Basse Corniche (D6098), SNCF : 36 35 the Moyenne Corniche (D6007) www.voyages-sncf.fr and the Grande Corniche (D2564). BOAT Access to the Rock Monaco is easily accessible by boat Only Monegasque vehicles and vehicles thanks to two deep-water marinas with an Alpes-Maritimes licence plate located on either side of the Rock - (and proof of the driver’s home address) Port Hercule and Port de Fontvieille. are authorised to drive on the Rock. Cap d’Ail marina at the gateway to the Other vehicles must be parked in the Principality can also accommodate Parking des Pêcheurs. boats up to 65 metres in length.

BUS SOCIÉTÉ D’EXPLOITATION Lignes d’Azur operates a daily service DES PORTS DE MONACO ­between Nice and Monaco: HARBOUR MASTER’S OFFICE routes 100, 100 X and the Noctambus 6 quai Antoine Ier N100 night bus. T. +377 97 77 30 00 [email protected] www.ports-monaco.com LIGNES D’AZUR CAP D’AIL HARBOUR T. +33 (0)800 06 01 06 MASTER’S OFFICE www.lignesdazur.com FAR END OF THE BREAKWATER www.cg06.fr T. +33 (0)4 93 78 28 46 AIR Motorbike Nice Côte d’Azur Airport is France’s You can also take a motorbike-taxi ­second airport, linking the French to the Principality. Riviera to almost one hundred EASY MOOV destinations throughout­ France, 24/7 - T. +33 (0)6 10 16 67 85 Europe, North Africa, the Middle East or +33 (0)4 93 00 12 66 www.easy-moov.fr and North America. RIVIERA XPRESS INFORMATION T. +33 (0)6 13 22 91 68 www.nice.aeroport.fr [email protected] www.rivieraxpress.fr TRANSFERS FROM THE AIRPORT Helicopter Bus Nice Airport is a seven-minute flight Bus company Lignes d’Azur operates away from Monaco. direct route 110 from both terminals at the airport to Monaco along the HÉLI AIR MONACO Héliport de Monaco – Fontvieille A8 motorway (45-minute journey). T. +377 92 05 00 50 [email protected] www.heliairmonaco.com

Scheduled flight every thirty minutes. LIGNES D’AZUR Free minibus shuttle T. +33 (0)800 06 01 06 from the heliport into town. www.lignesdazur.com www.cg06.fr HÉLI SÉCURITÉ T. +33 (0)4 94 555 999 RESERVATIONS [email protected] www.niceairportxpress.com www.helicopter-saint-tropez.com | 10/11 THINGS TO SEE TO THINGS SENSATIONS | | SENSATIONS

AT THE HEART OF THE LEGEND THINGS TO SEE

The diversity of museums and places to visit reflects how important art, history and culture are in Monaco. Visiting them is to step into the legend. And as the Principality has always had very deep links with nature, Monaco also offers an outstanding variety of parks and gardens. Walk this way... THE PRINCE’S PALACE | A NEW NATIONAL H.S.H. THE PRINCE’S STATE APARTMENTS MUSEUM OF COLLECTION OF Constructed on the site of MONACO VINTAGE CARS | E a Genoese fortress dating VILLA PALOMA | C Prince Rainier III was a real from 1215, the Royal Palace VILLA SAUBER | D automobile fan. Over more boasts myriad attractions Monaco’s new national than thirty years, he built such as its Court of Honour museum showcases the up a substantial personal and the imposing double Principality’s heritage and collection of vintage cars, spiral staircase that leads displays contemporary art exhibited here on five to the Hercules Gallery and in temporary exhibitions in storeys. the State Apartments. both Villa Paloma and Les Terrasses de Fontvieille Every day at 11.55am, Villa Sauber. This approach T. +377 92 05 28 56 tourists can witness the reflects the uniqueness F. +377 92 05 96 09 time-honoured ritual of the Principality, whose [email protected] of the changing of the history has always been www.palais.mc «Carabiniers», the Prince’s marked by interaction guard, outside the palace. between artistic, cultural STAMP AND COIN and scientific disciplines Place du Palais MUSEUM | F and support for artists, T. +377 93 25 18 31 The museum plunges us into thinkers and researchers. F. +377 93 50 81 73 the philatelic and or +377 97 77 58 91 Information numismatic history of the (to reserve) Villa Paloma Principality from the first [email protected] 56 bd. du Jardin Exotique coins minted in 1641 and the www.palais.mc first stamps printed in 1885. T. +377 98 98 48 60 Villa Sauber Les Terrasses de Fontvieille OCEANOGRAPHIC 17 avenue Princesse Grace T. +377 98 98 41 50 MUSEUM T. +377 98 98 91 26 F. +377 98 98 41 45 | B & AQUARIUM www.nmnm.mc [email protected] Inspired by his passion for www.oetp-monaco.com the sea, Prince Albert I (1848-1922) designed a | G museum overlooking the NAVAL MUSEUM The two hundred and fifty Mediterranean that is not model boats, paintings and only a place of memory and marine items map out the history, but also a venue for history of the navy since discovery and exhibitions. Antiquity to today. Avenue Saint-Martin Les Terrasses de Fontvieille T. +377 93 15 36 00 T. +377 92 05 28 48 F. +377 92 16 77 93 F. +377 92 16 05 84 [email protected] www.musee-naval.mc www.oceano.org | 12/13 THINGS TO SEE TO THINGS

ZOOLOGICAL GARDEN | H BOTANICAL GARDENS, JAPANESE GARDEN | M | SENSATIONS Overlooking Fontvieille OBSERVATORY Designed according to harbour, the Pet Park is CAVE, MUSEUM the strict rules of the home to exotic animals: OF PREHISTORIC Nippon art of gardening, hippopotami, exotic birds, ANTHROPOLOGY | K 7,000 m² of parkland monkeys, reptiles... An abundance of rare are structured into a succulents to be admired harmonious alliance of Les Terrasses de Fontvieille along paths clinging to the stone, water and vegetation. T. +377 93 50 40 30 cliff side; a cave in which F. +377 93 50 81 73 stalactites, stalagmites, [email protected] FONTVIEILLE draperies and concretions www.palais.mc LANDSCAPED PARK AND have been shaped over THE PRINCESS GRACE thousands of years; and a ROSE GARDEN | N LOUIS II STADIUM | I museum that goes back to Plants from every corner This bold construction the origins of humanity... of the world blossom on elegantly dominates the A visit to Monaco’s four hectares of delightful Fontvieille neighbourhood. «Jardin Exotique» is gardens featuring a small The quality of the facilities a journey through space lake. Meanwhile, and equipment make it a and time. eight thousand rose bushes wonderful venue for major representing three hundred international competitions. 62 bd. du Jardin Exotique and fifty different varieties, T. +377 93 15 29 80 3 avenue des Castelans fragrantly fill the Princess F. +377 93 15 29 81 Fontvieille Grace rose garden. [email protected] T. +377 92 05 40 10 www.jardin-exotique.mc F. +377 92 05 94 37 PRINCESS [email protected] ANTOINETTE PARK | O MONTE-CARLO Originally created | L CASINO GARDENS to safeguard olive growing In front of the Casino, in the Principality, perfectly manicured lawns the park is today intended are dotted with sumptuous for children, with play areas flowerbeds and water and crazy golf. features. On the other side of the building, terraces drenched in sunlight hang over the Mediterranean. GARDENS OF ARCHITECTURAL SAINT-MARTIN & HERITAGE SAINTE-BARBE | P Monaco is brimming Charming paths wend with architectural their way through treasures - from gardens on either side of Monte-Carlo with the Oceanographic the Casino, the Hôtel Museum. de Paris, the Hôtel Landscaped in the 1830s, Hermitage, Saint Charles’ they are home to Church and Villa Sauber, Mediterranean plants. to the Rock featuring the Royal Palace, SCULPTURE TRAIL the cathedral, One hundred or so works the Oceanographic by major contemporary Museum, the Law Courts, artists - such as «The Fist» the Chapelle de la by César and «Adam and Miséricorde and Eve» by Botero – are to Fort Antoine, be admired on a walk via , through the parks and home to the church gardens of the of Sainte-Dévote. Principality, particularly in Fontvieille. ESCAPADES Monaco is the starting ON THE TRAIL OF point for a whole range PRINCESS GRACE of excursions along Twenty-five photos the coast and into the bearing texts in five hinterland, embracing languages are dotted both the Italian and throughout the French Rivieras. Principality in a tribute to actions carried out by Princess Grace.

CHAMPIONS’ PROMENADE | Q The world’s greatest footballers have left their footprints along a sporting «Walk of Fame» that edges the seafront. Pelé, Cantona, Ibrahimovic, Baresi and Matthäus recently extended this amazing and unique collection. | 14/15 LEISURE ACTIVITIES LEISURE SENSATIONS | | SENSATIONS

THRILLS & EMOTIONS LEISURE ACTIVITIES

Its climate and location on the shores of the Mediterranean make Monaco a favourite destination, including for a holiday of sheer relaxation and fun. CASINOS SUN CASINO SHOPPING Gaming fans have been The most American of Monaco is heaven on earth flocking to Monte-Carlo Monte-Carlo’s casinos for anyone who loves for almost one and a half with a relaxed and festive shopping. The latest and centuries. Seated around atmosphere. the best in fashion, a table or face to face Thrills guaranteed in the jewellery, watches and with a slot machine, Texas Hold’Em No Limit leather goods are to be revel in intoxicating fun! poker room. found in shopping malls, American Roulette, high streets and local CASINO Stud Poker, Black Jack, markets in Monte-Carlo DE MONTE-CARLO Craps, One Deck Black and La Condamine. The first of Monaco’s Jack, Big Wheel, War Famous luxury brands casinos was inaugurated Game, Three Card Poker. nestle around the Casino in 1863. in the Cercle d’Or Fairmont Monte Carlo European roulette, neighbourhood and in 12 avenue des Spélugues English roulette, the Park Palace shopping T. +377 98 06 12 12 American roulette, Craps, gallery. www.montecarlosuncasino.com Punto Banco, Black Jack, Ultimate Texas Hold’Em MONTE-CARLO BAY SPORTS Poker, Trente et Quarante, The importance of sport CASINO slot machines. within the Principality is A very contemporary reflected in its wide and Place du Casino casino with a collection of innovative range of sports T. +377 98 06 21 21 almost 145 slot machines; facilities. Proximity to the www.casinomontecarlo.com 30 are out on the terrace. sea and the mountains Monte-Carlo Bay means that a host of CASINO Hotel & Resort outdoor activities is also DU CAFÉ DE PARIS 40 avenue Princesse Grace on the menu. A futuristic setting and T. +377 98 06 07 81 all the latest gaming www.montecarlocasinos.com equipment, including some world-exclusive slot machines... Place du Casino T. +377 98 06 77 77 www.casinocafedeparis.com in legendaryvenues. who spintheirturntables the bestinternationalDJs, The Principalityattracts sophisticated clubbers. destination fortheplanet’s Monaco isapremium to danceonintothenight, And forthosewhowish of entertainingevenings. Monaco holdsthepromise shows andconcerts, programming world-class the SportingMonte-Carlo outdoor cinema,and of Monte-Carloplusan located inthecentre wine. Withamovietheatre beer orsampleavintage savour afreshlybrewed to enjoyamazingcocktails, find theperfectplace In Monacoyouwillalways a charmingcafé... of ahotel,trendybar, The cosyambiance here: yourwellbeing. same goalwhileyou’re dedicated tooneandthe the Principality,areall scattered throughout parlours andhairsalons the bighotels,beauty Monte-Carlo, thespasin The ThermesMarins than inMonaco? batteries …wherebetter and rechargeyour Rest, relax,unwind NIGHTLIFE WELLBEING &BEAUTY

meeting. and theHerculisathletics the Monte-CarloRally international showjumping, Masters, theF1GrandPrix, Monte-Carlo Rolex competitions suchasthe international sporting Monaco alsostages displays settomusic. a contestoffirework the TVFestivaland Circus Festival, Festival, theInternational the Monte-CarloJazz the MonacoDanceForum, the SpringArtFestival, Some examples: cultural events. is pepperedwithmajor life inthePrincipality galas andexhibitions, philharmonic concerts, Ballet Company),theatre, (notably theMonte-Carlo with operas,dance programme brimming On topofacultural IN THE PRINCIPALITY EVENTS www.tpgmonaco.mc T. +37793253227 THÉÂTRE PRINCESSEGRACE T. +37793256783 THÉÂTRE DESVARIÉTÉS www.theatredesmuses.fr T. +37797981093 THÉÂTRE DESMUSES THEATRE www.montecarlotennismasters.com T. +37797987000 ROLEX MASTERS MONTE-CARLO www.monaco-feuxdartifice.mc T. +37793152863/1012 TO MUSIC OF FIREWORKDISPLAYSSET INTERNATIONAL CONTEST www.theathrefortantoine.com T. +377988303 STREET ENTERTAINMENT www.grimaldiforum.com T. +377993000 AT THEGRIMALDIFORUM EVENTS www.printempsdesarts.com T. +37793255804 FESTIVAL MONTE-CARLO SPRINGART www.formula1monaco.com T. +37793152624 MONACO GRANDPRIX montecarlosbm.com T. +377980636 (SPORTING MONTE-CARLO) GALAS www.montecarlofestival.mc T. +37792052345 CIRCUS FESTIVAL INTERNATIONAL www.opera.mc 98 0628 T. +377993000/ CONCERTS, OPERA www.balletsdemontecarlo.com 98 0628 T. +377993000/ BALLET

SENSATIONS | LEISURE ACTIVITIES | 16/17 MAKE IT A DATE CALENDAR OF EVENTS Here are some examples of not-to-be-missed events organised in Monaco in the fields of culture, sport and business.

JANUARY JULY 01 • Monte-Carlo Car Rally 07 • International Competition • Monte-Carlo Vintage Car Rally of Fireworks set to Music • Monte-Carlo International • Exhibition at the Grimaldi Circus Festival Forum Monaco • Herculis International FEBRUARY Athletics Meeting 02 • «New Generation» • Monte-Carlo Polo Tournament Monte-Carlo’s International Festival of Young Circus Artists AUGUST 08 • «Point Art Monaco» Art Show MARCH • Monegasque Red Cross Gala 03 • Monte-Carlo Spring Art Festival SEPTEMBER • Rose Ball 09 • Monaco Classic Week • «Les Sérénissimes de • Monaco Yacht Show l’Humour» Comedy Festival OCTOBER APRIL 10 • Sportel: International Sport, 04 • Monte-Carlo Rolex Television and New Media Tennis Masters • Top Marques – NOVEMBER Luxury Car Show 11 • Monaco International • Top Watches – Clubbing Show Luxury Watch Show (trade show for professionals in the clubbing business) MAY • Events celebrating Monaco’s 05 • International Floral Contest National Day • Monaco International Canine Exhibition DECEMBER • Monaco Formula 1 Grand Prix 12 • Monaco International • Monaco Grand Prix Judo Tournament

JUNE 06 • Monte-Carlo International Swim Meet • Monte-Carlo TV Festival • Monte-Carlo International Show Jumping Competition | 18/19 HOTELS SENSATIONS | | SENSATIONS

A DREAM STAY HOTELS

The Principality boasts fourteen hotels totalling 2,500 rooms. Ranging from luxury hotels steeped in history, to hotels of avant-guard design, via charming, small hotels, they all strive for excellence. 5-STAR HOTELS HÔTEL DE PARIS HÔTEL HERMITAGE MONTE-CARLO MONTE-CARLO This legendary hotel has The heyday of the Belle been watching over Place Époque lives on within du Casino since 1864. the walls of this luxury hotel Its elegant charm, which has overlooking the lost none of its splendour, Mediterranean. Between a today embraces the most facade studded with loggias subtle modernity and frescos on the theme of to maintain its prestige. the Prince’s Palace, Its rooms and suites are the hotel harbours a myriad graced with fine fabrics and of treasures. Each of its sophisticated . 278 rooms, with 76 suites, junior suites and 12 Monte-Carlo Diamond suites, was recently tastefully renovated.

Place du Casino Square Beaumarchais T. +377 98 06 30 00 T. +377 98 06 40 00 F. +377 98 06 59 56 F. +377 98 06 59 70 [email protected] [email protected] www.hoteldeparismontecarlo.com www.hotelhermitagemontecarlo.com F. +37793252444 T. +3779315 4 avenuedelaMadone harmony. environment ofluxuryand administered inanexquisite ESPA treatmentsare dining. Inthespa, hotel isreputedforitsfine the GoldenSquare, Located inthecentreof service. impeccable furnished andenjoy Monte-Carlo arebeautifully at theHôtelMétropole The 126roomsandsuites www.metropole.com [email protected] MONTE-CARLO HÔTEL MÉTROPOLE F. +33(0)493781418 T. +33(0)4932866 Roquebrune-Cap-Martin Avenue PrincesseGrace Mediterranean. they allgazeoutontothe suites andjuniorsuites; has 40roomsincluding14 the roaring‘20s.Thehotel detracting fromthespiritof modern comfortwithout renovation workhasadded your veryeyes!Recent she almostappearsbefore been sowellpreservedthat cachet ofthe1930shas regular here,andthe Joséphine Bakerwasa www.monte-carlo-.com [email protected] BEACH HOTEL MONTE-CARLO

SENSATIONS | HOTELS | 20/21 4-STAR HOTELS FAIRMONT LE MÉRIDIEN MONTE CARLO BEACH PLAZA This hotel’s bold Le Méridien Beach Plaza architecture juts out into is the only hotel in the the Mediterranean, inviting Principality with a private the visitor on a genuine beach. It has 403 luxury cruise, emphasized wonderfully comfortable by the décor which was rooms, plus the even more entirely redesigned with this luxurious Roof Top in mind. Each of the 602 featuring spacious rooms, spacious and comfortable junior suites and suites rooms and suites features a from 50 to 100 m². private terrace overlooking A top the two Cristal­ towers the marine skyline, the are presidential­ suites glittering Principality or the of 250 m², reached by peaceful gardens. private lift.

12 avenue des Spélugues 22 avenue Princesse Grace T. +377 93 50 65 00 T. +377 93 30 98 80 F. +377 93 30 01 57 F. +377 93 15 79 86 [email protected] www.lemeridienmontecarlo.com www.fairmont.com/montecarlo | 22/23 HOTELS SENSATIONS | | SENSATIONS

MONTE-CARLO BAY PORT HOTEL & RESORT PALACE A resort-hotel of The fifty rooms in this contemporary design boutique hotel all offer constructed on a breathtaking views of Port two-hectare peninsula of Hercule and the Rock. gardens. It has 334 rooms The sleek and elegant including 22 suites, four interior design is by Leila restaurants serving tasty Menchari, Artistic Director Mediterranean dishes, a bar, for Hermès, who opted for a Cinq Mondes spa, a sandy sophisticated fabrics, lagoon, an indoor pool and a leather and Italian marble. casino. In short, Clients benefit from the Monte-Carlo Bay Hotel cutting-edge facilities in & Resort is the perfect spot all of the rooms. for relaxation and fun.

40 avenue Princesse Grace Quai des États-Unis T. +377 98 06 02 00 7 avenue Prés. J.-F. Kennedy F. +377 98 06 00 03 T. +377 97 97 90 00 [email protected] F. +377 97 97 90 08 www.montecarlobay.com [email protected] www.portpalace.com 3-STAR HOTELS AMBASSADOR COLUMBUS HOTEL MONTE-CARLO Ideally situated in Looking onto the Princess La Condamine, at the Grace Rose Garden and just crossroads of the main a stone’s throw from the tourist attractions in the heliport, this hotel elegantly Principality, the Hôtel combines sophistication and Ambassador has 35 modern design: the finest sound-proofed and natural materials (wood, air-conditioned rooms and leather, linen, marble, slate, junior suites. They all boast stone), warm, every modern comfort, mouth-watering colours with bath tub or shower, (chocolate, coffee, caramel, hair dryer, cable TV, cream), cutting-edge minibar, private safe, facilities… The 181 rooms in telephone with modem line, the hotel are all luxurious; and free Wi-Fi. most also offer a view of the .

10 avenue Prince Pierre 23 avenue des Papalins T. +377 97 97 96 96 T. +377 92 05 90 00 F. +377 97 97 96 99 F. +377 92 05 91 67 [email protected] [email protected] www.ambassadormonaco.com www.columbusmonaco.com | 24/25 HOTELS SENSATIONS | | SENSATIONS

NOVOTEL MIRAMAR MONTE-CARLO Rising above The Novotel Monte-Carlo Port Hercule, this small is close to the railway hotel with 11 rooms gives station and within striking a bird’s eye view of distance of Place du Casino the Formula 1 Grand Prix, with its prestigious the luxury yachts during boutiques. Its 218 rooms the Monaco Yacht Show, including 10 junior suites are and the old sailing ships all designed to be veritable during Classic Week. cocoons and foster All rooms have relaxation. Most have air-conditioning, a private balcony and some TV, a direct phone line, even offer breathtaking wake-up service, shower, views of the Rock and the hair dryer and balcony. Mediterranean.

16 bd. Princesse Charlotte 1 avenue Prés. J.-F. Kennedy T. +377 99 99 83 00 T. +377 93 30 86 48 F. +377 99 99 83 10 F. +377 93 30 26 33 www.novotel.com/5275 [email protected] www.miramarmonaco.com GOURMET DINING STAR-RATED RESTAURANTS

There is a rich variety of great restaurants in Monaco, including some outstanding establishments where talented chefs let their imaginations run free... to the delight of the diners’ taste buds. | 26/27 STAR-RATED RESTAURANTS STAR-RATED

LOUIS XV- JOËL ROBUCHON LE BLUE BAY ALAIN DUCASSE MONTE-CARLO MARCEL RAVIN

À L’HÔTEL DE PARIS HH Michelin H Michelin | SENSATIONS HHH Michelin The kitchen opens onto the Marcel Ravin has been at The fully refurbished dining area in the restaurant the helm of the Blue Bay «Louis XV-Alain Ducasse à at the Hôtel Métropole, since it opened ten years l’Hôtel de Paris» provides where Joël Robuchon has ago, skilfully orchestrating the backdrop for a unique selected chef Christophe this superb restaurant culinary repertoire. Inspired Cussac to relay his expertise. overlooking the by the multi-facetted Pride of place is given to Mediterranean. A child of Riviera, it focuses on inventive and flavoursome the Caribbean, his culinary accurately and precisely gastronomy. The interior style combines Caribbean revealing flavours… design by Jacques Garcia savours with the treasures hearty cooking juices, features draped fabrics and of land and sea to be found intense bouillons, colonnades that conjure up in the South of France. fresh condiments. a theatre.

Place du Casino 4 avenue de la Madone 40 avenue Princesse Grace T. +377 98 06 88 64 T. +377 93 15 15 10 T. +377 98 06 02 00 [email protected] [email protected] www.montecarlobay.com www.alain-ducasse.com www.metropole.com LE VISTAMAR YOSHI ELSA H Michelin H Michelin H Michelin «One fish. One veg. Outstandingly subtle and The new gourmet One style.» Such is the innovative Japanese cuisine restaurant at the motto of the gourmet is served here by Joël Monte-Carlo Beach serves restaurant at the Hôtel Robuchon in the soothing top-quality, contemporary Hermitage Monte-Carlo. environment of a Japanese cuisine that draws its In a setting designed by garden. Recognised for its legitimacy from the culinary Pierre-Yves Rochon, contemplative ambiance history of the Riviera. chef Joël Garault places and dishes that are both The authentic menu at Elsa, his talent at the service of elegant and tasty, created by Paolo Sari, is gourmet Mediterranean the restaurant nestles guaranteed 100% organic, cuisine. The restaurant within the Hôtel Métropole using fresh fruit and boasts a panoramic terrace Monte-Carlo. vegetables from Nice’s overlooking the sea and hinterland to get back Monaco harbour. to the basics of seasonal cuisine.

Square Beaumarchais 4 avenue de la Madone Avenue Princesse Grace T. +377 98 06 98 98 T. +377 93 15 13 13 T. +33 (0)4 93 28 66 66 www.hotelhermitagemontecarlo.com [email protected] www.monte-carlo-beach.com www.metropole.com OUTINGS & ESCAPADES IN THE MONACO AREA PRINCIPALITY OF MONACO

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