MONTE CARLO BOOK
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A treasure trove of glitz and glamor awaits you on an exclusive two-mile coastline along the Mediterranean Sea. High rollers, professional athletes and international stars flock to Monaco in droves. Although it's full of flashy sports cars, luxury apartments, super-yachts and unlimited entertainment, this rocky promontory has no shortage of culture and history. The sovereign family ensures that the distinguished heritage of the principality is preserved and appreciated. And its excessive opulence is matched only by its charm. The Yacht Club de Monaco, newly designed by Foster + Partners, contrasts sharply with the monumental baroque building which houses the Oceanographic Museum of Monaco. The New National Museum of Monaco, which presents the latest in contemporary art, represents a 180-degree turn from the Prince's Palace of Monaco, which dates from the 12th century. Yet all of this exists harmoniously on two hundred hectares of land.
The list of Monaco regulars reads like the guest list at a private party: Charles Leclerc, Grace Kelly, Sir Roger Moore, Tyra Banks, Frank Sinatra, Rudolf Nureyev, Bjorn Borg and Ringo Starr, to name just a few -uns. Whether they are attracted by high-level competitions (Monaco Grand Prix, Rolex Monte-Carlo Masters), the unmissable events (Ballets de Monte-Carlo, Monaco National Day), the emblematic properties of the Société des Bains de Mer (Casino de Monte-Carlo, Hôtel de Paris Monte-Carlo, Monte-Carlo Beach) or the starred restaurants (LeLouis XV, Rampoldi, Pavyllon Monte-Carlo), celebrities from around the world come back again and again. With exclusive images from the palace archives and a foreword from Prince Albert II of Monaco, Monte-Carlo offers readers VIP access to the jewel of the French Riviera.
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