  Situated on the Cote d'Azur between Cap d'Ail and Menton,
just a few kilometers from the Italian Riviera, Monaco is
one of those magic glamorous places that has a world wide
reputation. Monaco is a sovereign state, independent and
prosperous. It has its own government and the head of state
since 1949 is His Highness Prince Rainier III. This
year the principality is celebrating 700 years of the Grimaldi
Dynasty. The festivities will be particularly impressive.
There
is no doubt that Monaco has a privileged location. This
tiny capital (1,95km. with a soaring economy, is built
against the mountains (Monaco is nicknamed "The Rock"),
and spreads down to the shores of the Riviera. 31 hectares
have been added to Monaco's surface by building several
sky scrapers right on the water.
There
is sun here almost all the time, and fabulous parks and
gardens have been laid out throughout the city. There are sumptuous boutiques with the latest fashions,
palacial luxury hotels, and very chic restaurants. The
cultural and sports centers are fitted out to perfection.
Everywhere you look there are long lirnousines gliding,
or little Porsches zipping around the famous curves of
Monte Carlo. This is Monaco.
This
perfect little Paradise is one of the "IN" places
for the international jet set and the very famous. It
is also, understandably, a favorite hunting ground for
the notorious ""parapazzis".
 What to see:
The
palace. The palace square and the changing of the guard
at 11:55 a.m.
The Cathedral. The old city.
The Oceanographic Museum and Aquarium.
Musee du Vieux Monaco.
Musee des souvenirs Napoléoniens et collections des
archives historiques du Palais.
(Napoleon and archives).
Prehistoric anthropology museum, Japonese Garden (7000m2
at the water's edge).
Activities:
All
water sports. Swimming pool. Golf. Tennis. Squash.
Archery. Hang gliding. Parasailing. Hiking. Mountain bike
rentals.
Motorcycling, Boating. Limousines. Yachts.
3 renowned casinos. Many discotheques.
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