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- monaco is a sovereign countrya common and one piece (Monaco-Ville known as the rock).
- Monte Carlo is a piece. It is not the capital of Monaco.
- The ” Mount Charles » receives its name on July 1 1866 in honor of Prince Charles III of Monaco.
- Munte Carlu in Monegasque.
- Contrary to popular opinion, CM do not mean the initials of Monte Carlo but the abbreviation of monaco.
- Area. 43,878 ha. The largest district of the Principality.
- The district occupies a large part of the coastline.
- To the east, the neighborhood adjoins The Larvotto and Larousse.
- To the west, the district borders La Condamine and of Moneghetti.
- Population. 14,586 inhabitants (2008).
What distinguishes the Monte-Carlo district
Monte-Carlo celebrates © norbel – Fotolia.com
- Prestige and Luxury.
- The Game Universe.
- The architecture and the gardens with jewels of the Belle Epoque.
- The exceptional nature of Hotels, Restaurants and Haute Gastronomy.
- Shopping.
Location of the Monte-Carlo District
Entrance to Port Hercule and the Monte-Carlo district © DaveLongMedia-Istockphoto.com
- Prestige District in the center of the Principality.
- Contact information and Map. NOT 43°44’21.1″ E 7°25’39.9″. Click on the text link to display the map of the Monte-Carlo district.
- Access. Bus. CAM. Lines 1, 2, 4, 6.
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Main Streets and Squares of Monte-Carlo
- the Golden Square refers to the most prestigious part of Monte-Carlo.
- Hermitage HotelWest.
- Residence Park PalaceNorth.
- Residence of MirabeauWest.
- Residence Monte-Carlo StarSouth.
- Alleys of Boulingues.
- Alleys Francois Blanc.
- Ostend Avenue.
- Great Britain Avenue (North Coast). limit with The Larvotto.
- La Costa Avenue.
- Madonna Avenue.
- Avenue de Monte Carlo.
- Avenue des Spelugues.
- Avenue JF Kennedy.
- Avenue Henri Dunant.
- Avenue Princess Alice.
- St. Laurent Avenue.
- Boulevard of Switzerland.
- Boulevard des Moulins.
- General Lclerc Boulevard. Border with France.
- Larvotto Boulevard. Partly. Larvotto tunnel ( Monaco GP).
- Boulevard Louis II.
- Boulevard Princess Charlotte.
- Place des Moulins.
- Casino Square.
- Irises Street.
- Porter Street. Parallel to Larvotto Boulevard.
- Rue Reverend Father Louis Frolla (Limit with Larousse).
- Square Beaumarchais.
- Square Winston Churchill.
Highlights of the Monte-Carlo district
- Coffee of Paris.
- Monte Carlo Casino.
- Saint Charles Church.
Hexa Grace of Vasarely © Alex Tihonov – Fotolia.com
- Hexa Grace. Multicolored work of Vasarely.
- Hermitage Hotel.
Hotel de Paris – Louis XV © Verlinden.
- Hotel in Paris.
- National Museum of Fine Arts.
- Monte Carlo Opera.
- Sporting Cinema.
- Princess Grace Theater.
Nature in the Monte-Carlo district
- Coastline of Sainte Devote Church until the exit of Larvotto Tunnel and at Sun Casino.
- United States Dock.
- Quai l’Hirondelle.
- Lucciana Pier.
- Pointe Focinane
Gardens of Little Africa © Verlinden
Good addresses in the Monte-Carlo district
Hotels
Exception Tables
- Argentinian. Fairmont Hotel. 12 avenue des Spelugues.
- Garden side. Hotel in Paris. Casino Square.
- The Grill. Hotel in Paris. Casino Square.
- The Louis XV. Alain Ducasse. World Gastronomy Summit. Hotel in Paris. Casino Square.
- Joel Robuchon Monte Carlo. 4 avenue of the Madonna.
- Rampoldi. 3 avenue des Spelugues.
- The Vistamar. Hermitage Hotel. Square Beaumarchais.
- yoshi. Hotel Metropole. 4 avenue of the Madonna.
Good restaurants and cafes
- The Bistro. Charles III Gallery.
- Buddha-Bar. Casino Square.
- The Cafe de Paris. Casino Square.
- Max’s Cellar. 3 St. Laurent Avenue.
- Cosmopolitan Restaurant & Wine Bar. 7 Porter Street.
- The Horizon Deck. Fairmont Monte Carlo. 12 avenue des Spelugues.
- Il Terrazzino. 3 rue des Iris.
- The Loga. 25 boulevard des Moulins.
- The House of Caviar. 1 avenue Saint-Charles.
- Monte Carlo Fuji. Metropolis shopping center. 2 Avenue of the Madonna.
- mozzarella. 11 Porter Street.
- Piamu U Frescu. 5 avenue Saint-Michel. Park Palace.
- Pulcinella. 17 rue du Portier.
- La Romantica. 3 St. Laurent Avenue.
- The Sakura. 1 avenue Henri Dunant.
- The Saint Benedict. 10 ter avenue de la Costa.
- The Blue Train. Casino. Casino Square.
Nightlife – Outings
- Casino Cafe de Paris. Casino Square.
- Monte Carlo Casino. PCasino lace.
- Exceptional site which has been at the center of several major films (see article Cinema in Monaco).
- The Jimmy’z. Casino Square.
- Monte Carlo Opera. Casino Square.
- See article Monte Carlo Opera.
- Sporting Cinema. Winter Sports. Casino Square.
- See article Cinema in Monaco.
- Princess Grace Theater. 12 avenue d’Ostende.
Immovable
Metropolis Shopping Center
Shopping – Luxury
- Fashion for Floors. 39 boulevard des Moulins. Gifts.
- the Metropolis Shopping Center. 17 avenue des Spelugues.
- FNAC. Multimedia. Library.
- Fauchon. Gastronomy.
- Hédiard. Gastronomy.
- The duration. Gastronomy.
- Philippe Full. Fashion creation.
- Segraeti. Home – Decor.
- SocietyClub.
- Opera Gallery Monaco. La Scala Palace. 1 avenue Henri Dunant.
- SEM – Art Gallery. 20 La Costa Ave.
Form – Health
- The Charlotte Institute. 20 Princess Charlotte Blvd.
- Metropolis ESPA Monte-Carlo. 4 avenue of the Madonna.
- Monte Carlo Gym. The Montaigne. 6 boulevard des Moulins.
- Thermes Marins Monte-Carlo. 2 avenue de Monte Carlo.
- See article Spa towns in Provence.
Casino games, historic heart of Monte-Carlo © Tatiana Morozova – Fotolia.com
the Monte Carlo district is strongly associated with Casino and at the SBM (Sea Bathing Society).
- Fashion in Europe is Casino games in prestigious, often spa towns.
- 1856. the Prince Charles III authorizes the opening of a Casino.
- 1862. The first creation of a gaming establishment in Monaco City is a failure.
- 1863. A new small establishment is created on the Plateau des Spélugues which owes its name to caves.
- From classical Latin spelunca itself from the Greek σπήλαιον (spelaion) which means cave and which is found in the word potholing.
- The establishment is unsuccessful.
- 1863. Francois Blancwith recognized successes in Germany as Director of Casino, created the Société des Bains de Mer (SBM).
- Francois Blanc raises capital, finds a clientele that he begins to retain.
- The name of Plateau des Spéluges is however a hindrance.
- The word is confused in German with Spelunke (doubtful establishment).
- For other customers, the name is of no interest.
- 1866. July, 1st. By order, the prince Charles III rename it Plateau des Spélugues in Monte Carlo.
- Under the direction of Francois Blancthen his wife Magdeleine-Victoire Huguelin (Mary White) , the SBM takes off.
- 1911. The Principality of Monaco is divided into 3 municipalities.
- The territory of Monte Carlo then integrates the current districts of La Rousse-Saint-Roman, Larvotto-Bas-Moulins and Saint Michel.
- 1917. Return to a single municipality for the whole Principality.
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