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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

The Hotel Fairmont

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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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    Grand Hôtel des Ambassadeurs

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    This 19th-century hotel is surrounded by palms and magnolias and furnished in belle-époque style with a pink façade, 200 metres from the sea, shops and casino and 10 kilometres from Monaco. Guests can dine in the stylish restaurant, relax in the spa sauna, and sunbathe on the private sandy beach.

    Grand Hotel des Ambassadeurs

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    The Hotel Duret is ideally located between Place de l Étoile and Porte Maillot, just a few steps away from the Champs Élysées and the Palais de Congrès, in one of the most prestigious areas of Paris.

    The property is placed in a typical, calm Parisian street, and offers an elegant yet intimate atmosphere, a heaven of quietness and pleasure.

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