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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.

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. | 06/07

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Monaco’s international reputation INTERNATIONAL ORGANISATIONS undoubtedly starts here, AND INSTITUTIONS on 202 hectares of land whose The Principality joined the UN in 1993. 38,300 residents represent one It is also a member of thirteen specialist hundred and thirty-nine nationalities. organisations within the United Nations. | SENSATIONS The Monegasque population totals 9,259. 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 Seventeen ambassadors are accredited ENVIRONMENT to thirty countries (figures on PROTECTION 14 November 2018). Four of these In 2006, Prince Albert II created his seventeen 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 in Strasbourg, at UNESCO on a planetary scale. in , and at the Order of Malta in . Eighty-three 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 . the Principality. establishments arerepresentedin all ofthemainforeignfinancial 3,880 people.Intermsofbanking, sector nowemploysalmost growing. Forexamplethehealth is extremelyvariedandconstantly insurance, health…Theservicesector transport, maritimeactivities,banking, Information, telecommunications, turnover. 50% ofthePrincipality’s 400 wholesaleoutletsgeneratealmost Monaco’s 800shopsand a dynamicbusinessenvironment. its diversifiedandinnovativeindustrialsectortourism,Monacooffers With itsmanyshops,varied,efficientandconstantlyevolvingservicesector, SERVICES RETAIL ECONOMY AND INNOVATION DYNAMISM experiencing particularlystronggrowth. and luxuryyachting,withthelatter tourism, businessandcruising It takesthreedifferentforms:leisure Monaco’s economysince1866. Tourism hasbeenspearheading to namebutafew. processing andcardboardpackaging chemistry, cosmetology,plastics 2,900 peopleinthefieldsof neighbourhood employalmost businesses groupedintheFontvieille extremely varied.Overonehundred Industry inMonacoiscleanand TOURISM INDUSTRY www.chapiteau-monaco.com T. +37792052600 5 avenuedesLigures covered surfacearea. can beaddedtothe2,000m² A 2,000m²outdoorexhibitionarea thousand peopleaday. hold upto200standsandseveral This 49-metre-diametertentcan FONTVIEILLE MULTIPURPOSEAREA www.grimaldiforum.com T. +377992000 10 avenuePrincesseGrace organisers. are highlyappreciatedbyevents broad rangeofsolutionswhich and 2cateringfacilitiesoffera exhibition space,22meetingrooms 1,800 seats),10,000m²of Its 3auditoriums(405,800and the sametime. organise severaldifferenteventsat modular areasmakingitpossibleto nearly 35,000m²ofingeniously Built ontheseafront,itfeatures GRIMALDI FORUMMONACO FACILITIES PUBLIC CONVENTION Sporting Monte-Carlo,La SalledesÉtoiles original. (301 m - thelegendarySalledesArts temperature including: for lightingandambient electronic controlsystem 9 roomsequippedwithan of theformerPalaisdesBeaux-Arts. centre ofMonaco,bornonthesite An exceptionaladdressinthe ONE MONTE-CARLO www.montecarlomeeting.com T. +377980617 26 avenuePrincesseGrace and SalledesPalmiers. separate rooms:SalledesÉtoiles on a1,600m²surfaceareaintwo accommodate over1,500guests this establishmentcan Presqu’île duLarvotto, Located onasmallcape, SPORTING MONTE-CARLO FACILITIES CONVENTION PRIVATE www.espaceleoferre.mc T. +377931012 25-29 avenueAlbertII modular stage. in Fontvieillehasa250m² This 1,500m²multipurposeroom ESPACE LÉOFERRÉ Le MeridienBeachPlaza, SeaClub 2 ), recreated just like the ), recreatedjustlikethe Grimaldi Forum Top tobottom: and Columbus Monte-Carlo. and ColumbusMonte-Carlo. Novotel Monte-Carlo Le MéridienBeachPlaza, Monte-Carlo BayHotel&Resort, Hôtel HermitageMonte-Carlo, Hôtel deParisMonte-Carlo, Métropole Monte-Carlo, Fairmont MonteCarlo, the PortPalace, hosting meetings,including Many hotelsalsohavefacilitiesfor www.lemeridienmontecarlo.com T. +37793309880 22 avenuePrincesseGrace 2,000 seatsand4privateterraces. with 14roomsfeaturingupto this 3,000m Overlooking theMediterraneanSea, SEA CLUB www.montecarlomeeting.com T. +377980617 prestigious banquetsandevents product launches, seminars, conventions, - perfectformanypurposes: - atotalareaof1,445m - one80-seatauditorium 2 facility has five floors facilityhasfivefloors 2

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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 , 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- INFORMATION Martin». There are also three cliff-side AND RESERVATIONS roads between Nice and Monaco: SNCF : 36 35 the Basse Corniche (D6098), T. 09 70 60 99 60 TRAVELLING www.oui.sncf the Moyenne Corniche (D6007) www.gares-sncf.com TO THE and the Grande Corniche (D2564). PRINCIPALITY BOAT Access to the Rock Monaco is easily accessible by boat Only Monegasque vehicles and vehicles MODES OF TRANSPORT thanks to two deep-water marinas with an Alpes-Maritimes licence plate Be it by land, sea, air or rail, located on either side of the Rock - (and proof of the driver’s home address) all roads lead to Monaco! 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: CAPITAINERIE routes 100, 100 X and the Noctambus 30, quai l’Hirondelle N100 night bus. T. +377 97 77 30 00 [email protected] LIGNES D’AZUR www.ports-monaco.com T. +33 (0)8 1006 1006 www.lignesdazur.com www.departement06.fr SOCIÉTÉ DU PORT DE PLAISANCE DE CAP D’AIL SPCC – CAPITAINERIE PORT DE CAP D’AIL T. +33 (0) 4 93 78 28 46 | 12/13 THINGS TO SEE TO THINGS SENSATIONS | | SENSATIONS

AIR Helicopter Nice Côte d’Azur Airport is France’s Nice Airport is a seven-minute flight ­second airport, linking the French away from Monaco. Riviera to almost one hundred AT THE HEART destinations throughout­ France, MONACAIR Europe, North Africa, the Middle East Héliport de Monaco OF THE LEGEND and North America. 15 avenue des Ligures THINGS TO SEE T. +377 97 97 39 00 [email protected] INFORMATION The diversity of museums and places www.monacair.mc www.nice.aeroport.fr to visit reflects how important art, history Scheduled service every 15 minutes. Free shuttle from the heliport into town. and culture are in Monaco. Visiting them is to step into the legend. TRANSFERS FROM HELI AIR MONACO And as the Principality has always had very THE AIRPORT Héliport de Monaco deep links with nature, Monaco also offers Bus 15 avenue des Ligures an outstanding variety of parks and gardens. Bus company Lignes d’Azur operates T.+377 92 05 00 50 Walk this way... direct route 110 from both terminals [email protected] at the airport to Monaco along the www.heliairmonaco.com A8 motorway (45-minute journey).

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PRINCE’S PALACE | A Avenue Saint-Martin Information NAVAL MUSEUM | H LOUIS II STADIUM | J MONTE-CARLO | SENSATIONS STATE APARTMENTS T. +377 93 15 36 00 Villa Paloma The Naval Museum is This bold construction CASINO GARDENS | L For seven centuries, the F. +377 92 16 77 93 56, boulevard a veritable maritime elegantly dominates the In front of the Casino, Grimaldi family has reigned [email protected] du Jardin Exotique encyclopaedia. It features Fontvieille neighbourhood. perfectly manicured lawns over the Principality. A www.oceano.org T. +377 98 98 48 60 an outstanding collection of The quality of the facilities are dotted with sumptuous tour of the State Rooms Villa Sauber almost 250 model boats and equipment make it a flowerbeds and water allows you to discover FRANCIS BACON 17, avenue Princesse Grace and marine artefacts, wonderful venue for major features. On the other side their pomp and splendour FOUNDATION | C T. +377 98 98 91 26 including a host of vintage international competitions. of the building, terraces and go on a journey www.nmnm.mc models on loan from the drenched in sunlight hang The Francis Bacon MB Art 7, avenue des Castelans through the centuries, magnificent personal over the Mediterranean. Foundation in Monaco is Fontvieille from the Renaissance to collection of Prince Rainier a not-for-profit institution H.S.H. THE PRINCE’S T. +377 92 05 40 21 the Napoleonic era. Built COLLECTION OF CARS | F III of Monaco. The Naval that carries out studies F. +377 92 05 94 37 JAPANESE GARDEN | M on the site of a Genoese At the end of the 1950s, Museum was founded in and research on the subject [email protected] Designed according to fortress of 1215, the Princely Prince Rainier III, a true 1993 and stands out as of Francis Bacon. www.stadelouis2.mc the strict rules of the Palace holds a thousand automobile fan, started to an international museum The Foundation is open Nippon art of gardening, treasures such as its Court collect vintage cars. As the devoted to all navies - from to researchers, art 7,000 m² of parkland of Honour, its imposing years went by his collection those of Antique times historians and the general EXOTIC GARDEN, are structured into a double staircase leading to expanded, soon outgrowing through to today. public all year round. OBSERVATORY harmonious alliance of the Galerie d’Hercule and the garage at the Prince’s CAVE, MUSEUM Les Terrasses de Fontvieille stone, water and vegetation. the State Rooms. Every day 21, boulevard d’Italie Palace. In 1933, Prince OF PREHISTORIC T. +377 92 05 28 48 at 11.55 a.m., on the Place T. +377 93 30 30 33 Rainier III decided to show ANTHROPOLOGY | K F. +377 92 16 05 84 FONTVIEILLE du Palais, the Changing of [email protected] his collection of about a A bird’s eye view of Monaco www.visitmonaco.com LANDSCAPED PARK AND the Guard of the Prince’s www.mbartfoundation.com hundred cars to the public. and the Italian and French THE PRINCESS GRACE Carabiniers offers a Riviera coasts, a succession Les Terrasses de Fontvieille ZOOLOGICAL GARDEN | I ROSE GARDEN | N timeless and unique ritual to NEW NATIONAL of unusual succulent T. +377 92 05 28 56 Overlooking the Port de Plants from every corner spectators. MUSEUM OF plants which you come F. +377 92 05 96 09 Fontvieille on the southern of the world blossom on MONACO across as you follow the Place du Palais [email protected] flank of the Rock, this four hectares of delightful VILLA PALOMA | D paths clinging to the cliff, T. +377 93 25 18 31 www.mtcc.mc garden, sheltered from gardens featuring a small VILLA SAUBER | E a cave where stalactites, [email protected] the east wind, an almost lake. Meanwhile, Monaco’s new national stalagmites, draperies and (to reserve) STAMP AND COIN wild place in the middle eight thousand rose bushes museum showcases the concretions have been www.palais.mc MUSEUM | G of a modern world, is representing three hundred Principality’s heritage and taking shape for millennia The museum plunges us into the favoured abode of and fifty different varieties, displays contemporary art and a museum which MONACO the philatelic and specimens of tropical fauna: fragrantly fill the Princess in temporary exhibitions in goes back to the origins OCEANOGRAPHIC numismatic history of the hippopotamus, exotic birds, Grace rose garden. both Villa Paloma and of mankind… A visit to the MUSEUM | B Principality from the first monkeys, reptiles… Villa Sauber. This approach Jardin Exotique offers an Inspired by his passion for coins minted in 1641 and the reflects the uniqueness Les Terrasses de Fontvieille incomparable change of the sea, Prince Albert I first stamps printed in 1885. of the Principality, whose T. +377 93 50 40 30 scene. (1848-1922) designed a history has always been Les Terrasses de Fontvieille F. +377 93 50 81 73 museum overlooking the 62, boulevard marked by interaction T. +377 98 98 41 50 [email protected] Mediterranean that is not du Jardin Exotique between artistic, cultural [email protected] www.palais.mc only a place of memory and T. +377 93 15 29 80 and scientific disciplines www.mtm-monaco.mc F. +377 93 15 29 81 history, but also a venue for and support for artists, discovery and exhibitions. [email protected] thinkers and researchers. www.jardin-exotique.mc | 16/17

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of the Principality and bearing texts in five ACTIVITIES LEISURE dotted with olive trees, languages are dotted the park features several throughout the play areas and sports Principality in a tribute to grounds for children and actions carried out by teenagers, as well as a Princess Grace. clay mini-golf course and a petting farm that CHAMPIONS’ accommodates rabbits, PROMENADE | Q | SENSATIONS goats and sheep. The world’s greatest Activities are regularly footballers have left organised throughtout their footprints along the year in this favourite a sporting «Walk of destination for a family Fame» that edges outing. the seafront. Pelé, Cantona, THRILLS & GARDENS OF Ibrahimovic, Baresi SAINT-MARTIN & and Matthäus EMOTIONS SAINTE-BARBE | P recently extended this Charming paths wend amazing and unique LEISURE ACTIVITIES their way through collection. gardens on either side Its climate and location on the shores of the of the Monaco ARCHITECTURAL Mediterranean make Monaco a favourite Oceanographic Museum. HERITAGE Landscaped in the 1830s, Monaco is brimming destination, including for a holiday of sheer they are home to with architectural relaxation and fun. Mediterranean plants. treasures - from Monte-Carlo with PARK OF HERITAGE the Casino, the Hôtel TREES de Paris, the Hôtel Established as part of Hermitage, Saint Charles’ the initiative “Monaco Church and Villa Sauber, Against Deforestation,” to the Rock featuring the Parcours des Arbres the Princes Palace, Patrimoniaux (Park of the Cathedral, Heritage Trees) displays the Monaco the finest specimens in Oceanographic Museum, the Principality, chosen the Law Courts, for their dimensions, the Chapelle de la age and rarity. Miséricorde and Fort Antoine, SCULPTURE TRAIL via , Over 130 works by major home to the Church contemporary of Sainte-Dévote. artists - such as «The Fist» by César and «Adam and ESCAPADES Eve» by Botero – are to Monaco is the starting be admired on a walk point for a whole range through the parks and of excursions along gardens of the the coast and into the Principality, particularly in hinterland, embracing Fontvieille and Monaco both the Italian and town centre. French Rivieras. | 18/19

BALLET T. +377 98 06 28 55 www.balletsdemontecarlo.com CONCERTS, OPERA T. +377 99 99 30 00 / +377 98 06 28 28 www.opera.mc

INTERNATIONAL ACTIVITIES LEISURE CIRCUS FESTIVAL T. +377 92 05 23 45 www.montecarlofestival.mc MONTE-CARLO SPORTING CASINOS CASINO MONTE-CARLO BAY WELLBEING & BEAUTY EVENTS SUMMER FESTIVAL Gaming fans have been DU CAFÉ DE PARIS CASINO Rest, relax, unwind IN THE PRINCIPALITY T. +377 98 06 41 59 flocking to Monte-Carlo In the gaming rooms, A very contemporary and recharge your On top of a cultural | SENSATIONS for almost one and a half more than 450 latest casino with a collection of batteries … where better programme brimming montecarlosbm.com centuries. Seated around generation slot-machines, almost 145 slot machines; than in Monaco? with operas, dance MONACO GRAND PRIX a table or face to face the most complete and 30 are out on the terrace. The Thermes Marins (notably the Monte-Carlo T. +377 93 15 26 24 with a slot machine, most innovative of the Monte-Carlo, the spas in Ballet Company), theatre, Monte-Carlo Bay www.formula1monaco.com revel in intoxicating fun! Riviera and table games: the big hotels, the beauty philharmonic concerts, Hotel & Resort English , Black parlours and hair salons galas and exhibitions, MONTE-CARLO SPRING ART 40, avenue Princesse Grace CASINO Jack, Ultimate Texas scattered throughout life in the Principality T. +377 98 06 02 00 FESTIVAL DE MONTE-CARLO - Hold’em Poker. the Principality, are all is peppered with major www.casinosmontecarlo.com T. +377 93 25 58 04 LEGENDARY dedicated to one and the cultural events. Place du Casino www.printempsdesarts.com Monte-Carlo Casino same goal while you’re Some examples: T. +377 98 06 77 77 SHOPPING epitomises the here: your wellbeing. the Spring Art Festival, EVENTS www. casinosmontecarlo.com Monaco is heaven on earth quintessence of gaming the Monaco Dance Forum, AT THE GRIMALDI FORUM MO- for anyone who loves and the legend of a certain the Monte-Carlo Jazz SUN CASINO shopping. The latest and NIGHTLIFE NACO British spy. Every gaming The cosy ambiance Festival, the International The Sun Casino is the most the best in fashion, T. +377 99 99 20 00 wish can come true in this of a hotel, a trendy bar, Circus Festival, American of casinos! Play jewellery, watches and www.grimaldiforum.com iconic venue within the a charming café... the Festival of Television, Ultimate Texas Hold’Em leather goods are to be Principality. The gaming In Monaco you will always Monaco Art en Ciel THÉÂTRE DU FORT ANTOINE Poker, 3-Card Poker, Black found in shopping malls, rooms, entirely renovated find the perfect place “Sky Art” (international Jack and English roulette, high streets and local T. +377 98 98 83 03 to capture sophistication to enjoy amazing cocktails, pyro-musical fireworks Baccarat, Craps. And why markets in Monte-Carlo www.theatrefortantoine.com and tradition, feature savour a freshly brewed competition). not challenge the 180 and La Condamine. English and French beer or sample a vintage Monaco also stages lastest-generation slot Famous luxury brands MONACO ART EN CIEL “SKY ART” roulette, Punto Banco, wine. With a movie theatre international sporting machines for hours of fun nestle around the Casino (INTERNATIONAL PYRO-MUSICAL Black Jack, Trente & located in the centre competitions such as the and entertainment? in the Cercle d’Or FIREWORKS COMPETITION) Quarante, Ultimate Texas of Monte-Carlo plus an Monte-Carlo Rolex neighbourhood and in T. +377 93 10 12 10 Hold’Em and a wide variety Fairmont outdoor cinema, and Masters, the F1 Grand Prix, the Park Palace shopping of slot machines. You can 12, avenue des Spélugues the Sporting Monte-Carlo Jumping International www.monaco-feuxdartifice.mc gallery and Promenade also gamble out on the T. +377 98 06 12 12 programming world-class of Monte-Carlo, Monte-Carlo Shopping. ROLEX MONTE-CARLO terrace with a timeless www.montecarlosuncasino.com shows and concerts, the Monte-Carlo Rally MASTERS view of the Mediterranean. Monaco holds the promise and the Herculis meeting. SPORTS T. +377 97 98 70 00 of entertaining evenings. Place du Casino The importance of sport And for those who wish www.montecarlotennismasters.com T. +377 98 06 20 00 within the Principality is to dance on into the night, www.casinosmontecarlo.com reflected in its wide and THEATRE Monaco is a premium innovative range of sports THÉÂTRE DES MUSES destination for the planet’s facilities. Proximity to the T. +377 97 98 10 93 sophisticated clubbers. sea and the mountains www.letheatredesmuses.com The Principality attracts means that a host of the best international DJs, THÉÂTRE DES VARIÉTÉS outdoor activities is also who spin their turntables on the menu. T. +377 93 25 67 83 in legendary venues. THÉÂTRE PRINCESSE GRACE T. +377 93 25 32 27 www.tpgmonaco.mc | 20/21

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Here are some examples of not-to-be- | SENSATIONS missed events organised in Monaco in the fields of culture, sport and business.

JANUARY JULY / AUGUST 01 • Monte-Carlo Car Rally. 07 • Exhibition at the Grimaldi • Monte-Carlo International Forum Monaco. Circus Festival. 08 • Herculis International Athletics Meeting. FEBRUARY • Monegasque Red Cross Gala. 02 • “New Generation” • Monte-Carlo Sporting A DREAM Monte-Carlo’s International Summer Festival. Festival of Young Circus Artists. • Monaco Arc en Ciel. STAY • International Organ Festival. MARCH HOTELS 03 • Monte-Carlo SEPTEMBER Spring Art Festival. 09 • Monaco Yacht Show. The Principality boasts thirteen hotels • Rose Ball. • Heritage Day. totalling 2,500 rooms. Ranging from luxury • «Les Sérénissimes de hotels steeped in history, l’Humour» Comedy Festival. OCTOBER to hotels of avant-guard design, 10 • SPORTEL: International Sport, APRIL Television and New Media via charming, small hotels, they all strive for 04 • Rolex Monte-Carlo Masters excellence. de Tennis. NOVEMBER 11 • Events celebrating Monaco’s MAY National Day. 05 • International Floral Contest. • Monte-Carlo Jazz Festival. • Historical Monaco Grand Prix. • Monaco International • Monaco Formula 1 Grand Prix. Clubbing Show • Ever Monaco. (trade show for professionals in the clubbing business).

JUNE DECEMBER 06 • Monte-Carlo International 12 • Monaco Dance Forum. Swim Meeting. • Top Marques - Luxury Car Show. • Monte-Carlo TV Festival. • Jumping International of Monte-Carlo F. +37798065956 T. +37798063000 Place duCasino (Thermes Marins). thalassotherapy centre Casino andMonte-Carlo’s Opera House,Monte-Carlo restaurant, theGarnier the LouisXV-AlainDucasse tanding leisureactivities: luxury hospitalitywithouts- hotel atthecuttingedgeof the magicofalegendary ted experiencecombining offers auniquemulti-face- Hôtel deParisMonte-Carlo worldwide renown.The An iconicluxuryhotelof 5-STAR www.hoteldeparismontecarlo.com [email protected] HOTELS MONTE-CARLO H ÔTEL DE PARIS F. +37798065970 T. +37798064000 Square Beaumarchais tastefully renovated. suites, wasrecently 14 Monte-CarloDiamond junior suitesand 278 rooms,with76suites, of treasures.Eachits the hotelharboursamyriad the Prince’sPalace, and frescosonthethemeof facade studdedwithloggias Mediterranean. Betweena overlooking the the wallsofthisluxuryhotel Époque livesonwithin The heydayoftheBelle www.hotelhermitagemontecarlo.com [email protected] MONTE-CARLO HÔTEL HERMITAGE F. +37793252444 T. +3779315 4, avenuedelaMadone relaxation. focusing oncomfortand perfect additiontoanystay being andbeauty-the facility devotedtowell- GIVENCHY isaluxurious The SPAMETROPOLEBY fine dining.Inthespa, hotel isalsoreputedforits the GoldenSquare, Located inthecentreof enjoy impeccableservice. Carlo, allelegantlyand Monte-Carlo areMonte- at theHôtelMétropole The 125roomsandsuites 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] MONTE-CARLO BEACH

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4-STAR HOTELS FAIRMONT LE MÉRIDIEN MONTE-CARLO BAY PORT MONTE CARLO BEACH PLAZA HOTEL & RESORT PALACE This hotel’s bold The only hotel in the A resort-hotel of The fifty rooms in this architecture juts out into Principality with a private contemporary design boutique hotel all offer the Mediterranean, inviting beach, The Méridien constructed on a breathtaking views of Port the visitor on a genuine Beach Plaza has 397 two-hectare peninsula of Hercule and the Rock. luxury cruise, emphasized bedrooms including the gardens. It has 334 rooms The sleek and elegant by the décor which was Roof Top floors which including 22 suites, four interior design is by Leila entirely redesigned with this offer some of the most restaurants serving tasty Menchari, Artistic Director in mind. Each of the 602 spacious bedrooms and Mediterranean dishes, a bar, for Hermès, who opted for spacious and comfortable junior suites and suites a Cinq Mondes spa, a sandy sophisticated fabrics, rooms and suites features a with superb views over the lagoon, an indoor, a casino, leather and Italian marble. private terrace overlooking Mediterranean. The top the Salle des Etoiles and Clients benefit from the marine skyline, the of the two Cristal Towers Jimmy’z a short walk away, cutting-edge facilities in glittering Principality or the holds 250m2 presidential the Monte-Carlo Bay Hotel all of the rooms. peaceful gardens. suites, accessible by private & Resort has made itself elevator. a dream destination for a holiday under the sign of 12, avenue des Spélugues relaxation and amusement. Quai des États-Unis T. +377 93 50 65 00 22, avenue Princesse Grace 7, avenue Président F. +377 93 30 01 57 T. +377 93 50 23 14 40, avenue Princesse Grace J.-F. Kennedy [email protected] F. +377 93 15 79 86 T. +377 98 06 02 00 T. +377 97 97 90 00 www.fairmont.com/monte-carlo www.lemeridienmontecarlo.com F. +377 98 06 00 03 F. +377 97 97 90 08 [email protected] [email protected] www.montecarlobay.com www.portpalace.net F. +377979699 T. +3779796 10, avenuePrincePierre and freeWi-Fi. telephone withmodemline, minibar, privatesafe, hair dryer,cableTV, with bathtuborshower, every moderncomfort, junior suites.Theyallboast air-conditioned roomsand sound-proofed and Ambassador has35 Principality, theHôtel tourist attractionsinthe crossroads ofthemain La Condamine,atthe Ideally situatedin 3-STAR www.ambassadormonaco.com [email protected] HOTELS HOTEL MONACO AMBASSADOR www.columbushotels.com [email protected] F. +37792059167 T. +37792059000 23, avenuedesPapalins Monaco canbefelt. where thetruespiritof Roseraie PrincesseGrace between thePalaceand conserved environment, connoisseurs appreciateits from themaintouristsites, Heliport andafewminutes a shortdistancefromthe authentic Fontvieilledistrict, Located attheheartof devoted totheartofliving. whole inarelaxedambiance contemporary design,the refinement withwarm and suitescombines Carlo offers181bedrooms 2018, ColumbusMonte- Completely renovatedin MONTE-CARLO COLUMBUS www.accorhotels.com F. +377998310 T. +377998300 Princesse Charlotte 16, boulevard Mediterranean. views oftheRockand even offerbreathtaking a privatebalconyandsome relaxation. Mosthave cocoons andfoster all designedtobeveritable including 10juniorsuitesare boutiques. Its218rooms with itsprestigious distance ofPlaceduCasino station andwithinstriking is closetotherailway The NovotelMonte-Carlo MONTE-CARLO NOVOTEL F. +37792161334 T. +37793302464 6, ruedelaTurbie hairdryer. cable TV,phone,and with ashowerandtoilet, Each roomhasabathroom colours ishighlywelcoming. with brightandwarm 26-room hoteldecorated district, thischarminglittle La Condamine’sshopping In theheartof www.hoteldefrance.mc [email protected] 2-STAR HOTEL DE FRANCE HOTEL

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There is a rich variety of great restaurants RESTAURANTS STAR-RATED in Monaco, including some outstanding establishments where talented chefs let their LOUIS XV- JOËL ROBUCHON LE BLUE BAY LE GRILL imaginations run free... ALAIN DUCASSE MONTE-CARLO MARCEL RAVIN H Michelin to the delight of the diners’ taste buds. À L’HÔTEL DE PARIS HH Michelin H Michelin Le Grill, the legendary HHH Michelin The kitchen opens onto The bold cuisine of chef establishment on the 8th It is here, at the Louis XV- the dining area in the Marcel Ravin has earned floor of Hôtel de Paris SENSATIONS | | SENSATIONS Alain Ducasse at the Hôtel restaurant of the Hôtel a star in the Michelin Guide. Monte-Carlo, is bringing de Paris, in completely Métropole Monte-Carlo His fusion of Caribbean back the fish and meat renewed surroundings, does its, where Joël and Mediterranean savours dishes that made the that a unique culinary Robuchon has selected is to be sampled at the restaurant’s reputation. repertoire finds its chef Christophe Cussac Blue Bay restaurant of The spirit is there, too, expression of which the to relay his expertise. the Monte-Carlo Bay with the retractable roof Riviera is the constant Pride of place is given to Hotel & Resort. Inside, that offers patrons the lavish inspiration. The inventive and flavoursome open kitchens place the pleasure of dining under menu of chef Dominique gastronomy. The interior effervescence of the the stars when the Lory and Alain Ducasse design by Jacques Garcia kitchen staff and the chef weather is fine. affirms its modernity and features draped fabrics centre stage. Outside, youth. Robust sauces, and colonnades that guests appreciate the view intense stocks, fresh conjure up a theatre. across the Bay of Monaco spices, above all it reveals from the panoramic the exactitude and terrace. precision of the flavours. The story continues, more beautiful than ever.

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