Monaco

Wednesday, 9 July 2008

Monaco

If you come to the Principality of Monaco by car, you will have the pleasure of travelling on the Moyenne Corniche, one of the world’s most beautiful coastal roads. On entering the country (it’s the worlds smallest after the Vatican) you will discover amid the modern skyscrapers, the amazing history of the world’s oldest ruling monarchy, the glamour of the Grand Prix, the glitz of the Casino and the scene of the wealthiest playground on the planet!

Take a moment to watch the changing of the guard at the Palais du Prince then shop or window-shop till you drop in the glamour of central Monte Carlo, Monaco’s capital. Monte Carlo is famed for its Casino which is worth the admission fee to see the real big spenders play. But remember, you must be at least 21yrs old and a jacket and tie are required for gents to enter the Salon Prives.

Another of Monte Carlos big attraction’s is the annual Grand Prix, one of the Riviera’s premier events. Watch the formula one (F1) drivers tear around a track that works its way through the city at breakneck speeds.

Monaco has everything from Tex-Mex to Sushi, from sublime dining to portside cafés. Be sure to try some of the Monegasque specialties like barbarian, a delicious tidbit of rice, spinach, leek and cheese, served as an appetizer. Monte Carlo can offer you a soft drink to an exciting cocktail in any number of the bars and nightclubs dotted all over this amazingly huge and diverse but geographically small country !



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