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Monaco - Monte Carlo

Monaco is a small principality in the South of France, with a harbour full of luxurious yachts, and people trying to win enough money to buy one in the casino of Monte Carlo.

Although many tourists do stay in Monte Carlo, especially during the Grand Prix weekend, most just visit the principality for the day.

The house of Grimaldi, originally from Genoa, have been the hereditary rulers since 1297; although they were dispossessed during the French Revolution.

In 1861 Monaco was restored as an independent principality, under the protectorate of France.

Under a 1918 treaty, Monaco was to lose its sovereignty and be incorporated into France if the reigning Grimaldi prince died without leaving a male heir.

In changes made to the constitution in 2002, if Prince Albert II (who succeeded Prince Rainier III after his death, in April 2005) does not have children, the throne will pass to his sister Princess Caroline.

History of Monaco:
Important dates in the history of Monaco.

House of Grimaldi:
Some nine centuries of family history stretching back to Genoa.

Monte-Carlo Weather:
View a graphical weather forecast for the week ahead in Monaco.

Accommodation in Monaco

Hotels in Monte Carlo, Monaco:
Find hotels in Monte Carlo, Monaco with special online rates.

The Language of Monaco

The official language of Monaco is money - sorry, French.

Around Monaco and Monte Carlo

Monaco Grand Prix:
A photo story that takes you around the curves of Monaco's famous street circuit.

Monaco Planner:
The Tourist Office of New York's Monaco Planner helps you plan some of your activities whilst visiting the Principality of Monaco.

Away From The Coast

Beyond the Riviera:
The French Riviera can get crowded in the summer, and eat up your funds fast. Get away from the casinos and the beaches, and discover the regions beyond the Riviera. Alphabetical listing of the charming villages.

Voulez-Vous Français:
Get to grips with the basics, if you didn't learn it at school.

Monaco Travel Guides

The French Riviera:
Browse Amazon's best-selling list of books on travel and living in the glamorous south of France.