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Monaco preparing for THE race

Mention Monaco and most people think of the Casino in Monte Carlo, but "car nuts", if you arrive the week of the F-1 race you find quite a different city.

The race course through the streets transforms this Principality into a full scale race track with many streets closed to traffic.

Yes the tickets on race day can be a bit pricey...420 Euros for a swimiming pool grandstand seat, but .....on the Friday before the race...it cost 000000....Yes, on the Friday before the race everyone was allowed in free of charge.

THE Casino

So, ok, no trip to Monaco is complete without the obigatory pilgrimage to the casino. Yes, it's opulant, but it's an institution.

Just think, without this facility where would Ian Fleming have placed James Bond?

But in reality, all cameras, all packs, all "anything" that can house devices that might be able to record anything must be checked at the door.

As for the tables...if you have to ask you can't afford to play.

The Palace

A trip up "the rock" to the "seat" of the Principality is a must do. This is essentially a city unto itself kwown as "Monaco-ville."

Small streets and alleys are dotted with restaurants, and trinket shops, but the gems are the museums, and the world renowned aquarium.

Pros and Cons

Pros:Beautiful scenery and history
Cons:Race week is a bit congested, but worth it.
In a nutshell:It will be fun to return after the races.

Last visit to Monaco: May 2005
Intro Updated May 25, 2009
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hunterV Jan 19, 2013 at 10:52 AM

Hi, Al! Thanks for your interesting story! I will keep it in mind, just in case...
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balhannah Oct 1, 2009 at 11:13 PM

Nice information on what to see and do in Monaco, thanks
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hunterV Aug 20, 2009 at 1:19 AM

Thanks for your advice and pictures! Great!
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nora_south_africa Apr 12, 2008 at 10:03 AM

thanx for your page!
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Zvrlj Dec 20, 2007 at 2:35 AM

We enjoyed your Monaco Page. Hope to check your tips on the spot. Greetings from Kragujevac I&V
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Luchonda Oct 12, 2007 at 3:51 PM

Good tips on Monaco, greetz from Belgium
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craic Sep 28, 2007 at 9:07 PM

here's a place i would love to visit - it seems so exotic
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SLLiew May 6, 2007 at 8:07 PM

Nice page of Monaco. Did not know there is a zoo. I just visited Singapore Zoo again last week. It was great. SL
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angiebabe Apr 13, 2007 at 6:02 AM

thanks for your pics and coverage, have been wanting to get to the monaco grande prix each year ive been here in europe - but havent! - maybe this year will be the one!
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alycat Apr 11, 2007 at 11:05 PM

Exciting..but looks way off budget for me!