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An independent sovereign state located between the foot of the Southern Alps and the Mediterranean, the Principality of Monaco borders on several French villages: La Turbie, Roquebrune-Cap-Martin, and others.
Benefiting from an ideal geographical location, the Principality of Monaco enjoys very mild winters and remarkably sunny summers, which tend not to be exceedingly hot. All year round, the Principality of Monaco is the setting for numerous events and dazzling festivities which include artistic, cultural and sporting occasions like: the Grand-Prix, the Monaco Master Series, important off-shores and sailing-boat events, the International Circus Festival, the exclusive Galas and Balls like the ‘Monégasque’ Red Cross Gala and the Rose Ball, brilliant concerts and dance shows, opera and theatre. Monaco, a highly cultured place with its many museums, provides some of the best hotels in the world, mundane and elegant bars and cafes, sumptuous gastronomy with its well-known restaurants and the Casino. Designed by Charles Garnier and built in 1863, overlooking the Mediterranean, this architectural masterpiece has been the scene of Monte-Carlo's finest hours, spawned prestigious resorts and provided gaming with its most elegant setting.
This elegant building also houses the Monte-Carlo Opera, which stages world-renowned productions.The days follow each other without ever being the same, there is so much going on in Monaco. In addition to the major events organised throughout the year, there is plenty time for leisure activities which are particularly enjoyable in the Principality. Everything is done to give you the opportunity to go out day and night: outdoor sporting activities, magnificent walks along the seaside, in the parks and gardens, the pleasures of shopping, numerous museums, more than 150 different style restaurants, cinemas and discos. |
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