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What is a Riviera? The word ‘Riviera’ has long since become a synonym for a perfect holiday resort. We automatically associate the term with glorious sunshine, white sandy beaches, and drinking cocktails while you gaze out onto the Mediterranean ocean. And honestly? That’s not too far off the truth! Europe is home to some of […]
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Where is Monaco? If you’re looking for the Principality of Monaco, then you’ll find it along the famous French Riviera. This region, located in the south-east coast of France, is one of the most popular tourist destinations in the world. In fact, it is France’s second most popular destination after the Parisian region. But many […]
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History of the Monte-Carlo Casino During the mid-1800’s, the Monaco royal family were facing imminent bankruptcy. The Princess at the time, Princess Caroline, proposed building a casino as a way to bring in revenue. And so, in the 1850’s, the ruling Grimaldi family built their first casino in La Condamine district. Unfortunately however, the lack […]
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Where is Monaco located? If you’re searching for Monaco, you’ll find it right along the south-east coast of France. However, don’t be mistaken, though its entirely surrounded by France, Monaco is actually its own independent country. The second smallest in the world in fact, after the Vatican State. Monaco is one of many renowned places […]
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The Monaco Oceanographic Museum The Principality of Monaco is home to a range of fantastic attractions. From their Monte-Carlo Casino, to their Formula One Gran Prix circuit to their beautiful botanical gardens. But possibly the most impressive feature has to be the Musée Océanographique (Oceanographic Museum). This mesmerising Baroque style building sits right within the […]
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Monaco I’m sure most of you are familiar with the Principality of Monaco. If you don’t know it for being a playground for the rich and famous, then perhaps you know it for its F1 Grand Prix circuit. Either way, the country is certainly not somewhere to miss out on if you’re searching for that […]
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Nice Monaco Cannes Tours Introduction of Nice Nice is the 5thmost populous city in France yet it is the 2ndmost visited city in the country after Paris. It is also a hub of cultural activity with many art galleries and museums (19 in all). Only Paris has more in France. The city of Nice only […]
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What is the French Riviera, locally known as Côte d’Azur? The French Riviera refers to the beautiful Mediterranean coastline which stretches along the southeast corner of France. Though having no official boundary, most people consider it to range from the Cassis commune in the west, all the way over to the town of Menton which […]
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Where is Monte-Carlo Located? Nested in the Maritime Alps, on the French Riviera, there is a great small city-state, the Principality of Monaco. But there is another famous place: Monte-Carlo. More than a rock, more than the jet-set and more than a tax haven, Monte Carlo, often misunderstood as a city such as Monaco, deserves […]
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HALF-DAY TRIP FROM NICE TO MONACO Provence-Alpes-Côte-d’Azur is one of the three largest French regions for tourism. It is the ideal place for anyone who can’t choose between sea and mountain. The sea to the south, with the mythical Côte d’Azur; the mountain to the north, with the Alps, the highest mountains in Europe. Today, […]
