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Our visit to the resort of Monte Carlo in Monaco


Monaco isn’t part of France, but is located in the middle of the Cote d’Azur.

Nice is only nine miles away, and Italy is about five miles.

Monaco is made up of several hills and a peninsula that juts out into the Mediterranean.

It is less than one square mile, but has some of the most expensive property in the world. The largest yachts in the world can be seen in the harbour.

Monte Carlo


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Yacht marina

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Hotels in Monaco


Hotel Fairmont

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A Hotel complex is right on the edge of the Mediterranean.

It overlooks the Grand Prix Racecourse. Occupying a prime location directly below the famous Monte Carlo casino, the Fairmont Monte Carlo opened in 1975 and became a Fairmont property in March 2005.

It features seven floors, 602 guestrooms, and a long, sleek layout that recalls the yachts and cruise ships that pass by its seaside windows.

Fairmont Hotel Monte Carlo



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Monaco is a tax haven the government gets its money from tourism and commercial transactions.

French is the spoken language. Monte Carlo, with its famous casino is the capital of Monaco.

Its as a mild climate which makes it a good all year round place to holiday.

The area has nice beaches with good sports facilities. Monaco is famous for the formula 1 Grand Prix race, as well as the Monte Carlo Rally.

Pole position for the Monaco grand prix picture

Monaco grand prix picture

Unless you are very rich you are better staying just outside of Monaco where you can get cheaper hotels.

There are several five star restaurants and the usual designer shops it depends on your budget The Oceanographic Museum is well worth a visit.

The most popular casino and night spot is the Place du Casino, around which most of the social life revolves. The short video shows the casino.

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The oceanographic museum picture

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    Monte Carlo main street

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