FRANCE

MONACO - FRANCE

FRANCE BEACHES

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The Monaco Principality is an independent state of 1.92 Km2. The first population was as almost in the rest of Europe, Romans. But the historical modern beginning of Monaco started in 1308 when Italy bought this part of France to the Republic of Genova. After that, in 1524 there was a Spanish invasion. Nowadays is Constitutional Monarchy with Prince Albert II as the head of state.

In this context, if you can escape from the Casino, you can go the beautiful beaches of Monaco: Larvotto Beach that is public, and the private ones like: Monte-Carlo Beach Club or the Beach Plaza Sea Club.

HOTELS AND ACTIVITIES - WHERE TO STAY AND WHAT TO DO

If you are looking for luxurious accommodations, you have came to the right place., as Monaco is plenty of glamorous hotels. But if you are coming during the Grand Prix, you will have to reserve in advance. For the budget traveller, there are not many options. A solution could be to stay in Beausoleil, a little town 10 minutes' travel from the Monte Carlo Casino.

Oceanographic Museum - Has skeletons of big marina mammals and a great aquarium with species of the Mediterranean fauna.

The Exotic Garden - Is situated in and high cave and has an amazing microclimate that makes easier the growing of semidesertic flora.

Collection of old cars - Excellent car exposition that once belongs to the royal family. The most important are the cars of the between war period: Buick, Packard.

FLIGHTS AND WEATHER - HOW AND WHEN TO GO

The Côte d'Azur International Airport in Nice is situated 13.7 miles away from Monaco, in Nice. From there you can go to Monaco by helicopter, bus or taxis.

Monaco is being said to have more than 300 days of sunshine per year. Even in winter, the temperature goes from 48 to 58 F degrees. In the springtime, there is a wind called "Le Mistral", creates a clear sky and a nice temperature.