Monte-Carlo & the Principality of Monaco

Discover the Principality of Monaco, its museums, its monuments, its walks, its exotic gardens ... Located between sea and mountains, the Principality of Monaco is an independent sovereign state, recognized by the international community. If the history of the Principality began in the Antiquity, it is better known, especially since the thirteenth century, when the Grimaldi family took in 1297, the fortress of Monaco. 700 years later, the Grimaldi family is the oldest ruling dynasty in the world.

The Principality of Monaco has been partially reclaimed from the sea. The Principality enjoys a temperate climate, mild and sunny. Despite its small size, the Principality has known since thirty years, an important growth. Many international events (Formula 1, Monte Carlo Rally) are organized in the Principality. In addition to these attractions, there are all year the Casino de Monte Carlo, the Oceanographic Museum, the Prince Palace.

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