TOP 7 EXPERIENCES TO SAVOUR IN MONACO

– Indulge In Extravagance and Opulence –  

All India, 14th Feb 2014: Monte Carlo is perhaps the most famous of Monaco’s administrative areas and a preferred port of call for many cruise visitors to the Mediterranean. This tiny geographical gem is known as a jet setters and gamblers paradise. The best way to explore this affluent and chic city is on foot. You’ll experience not only the best of city living, but also beautiful beaches on the Mediterranean. Monte Carlo is known for its casinos, gambling, glamour, sightseeing and more to name.

The yachts are as big as mansions, champagne is the national drink and even the railway station looks like a pharaoh’s tomb. It has been called by some a motorist’s paradise. The views are stunning — mountains coursing skyward on one side, the world in many cases dropping off into oblivion on the other with the great blue expanse of the Mediterranean filling the void all the way to the horizon.

Here are 7 things any trip to Monte Carlo should include.

Prince’s Palace – If you’re in Monte Carlo between June and October, be sure to visit the Prince’s Palace, which was originally built in 1191 as a fortress. Over three million brilliantly coloured pebbles are arranged in geometric patterns within the grand courtyard, and the palace also features a Carrara marble stairway and brass cannons from the era of Louis XIV.

Monte Carlo Casino & Cafe de Paris – Charles Garnier designed the magnificent gold and marble atrium in this famous casino, which was built in 1863. Overlooking the Mediterranean, the Monte Carlo Casino also includes an opera and ballet house called the Grand Theatre de Monte Carlo, and is the headquarters of the Ballets de Monte Carlo. A visit to Monte Carlo should definitely include a meal at the famous Cafe de Paris. Opened in 1962, the cafe features both indoor and outdoor seating areas, and is conveniently located in Casino Square.

Old Town – Old Town is the more traditional part of Monte Carlo, and it features numerous classy bars and restaurants. The traditional Monegasque cuisine you’ll find here includes dishes like Stocafi, which is dried cod cooked in rich tomato sauce, and Fougasse, a pastry decorated with nuts and aniseed.

Metropole Mall – The Métropole is Monaco’s version of a mall, located at the foot of the prestigious Hotel Métropole. The Métropole gallery, with its 80 boutiques, opposite the Casino Gardens welcomes you into a luxury décor of beautiful marble under a magnificent period chandelier. The exclusive shopping gallery, a multi-level haven, is home to more designer shops than seems possible: Swarovski, Kenzo, Christian Lacroix, Lacoste, Espace Mirage, Pomellato and more.

Monte-Carlo Thermes Marins – All that shopping and dining is bound to put you in the mood for some serious pampering, and the Thermes Marins is the luxury spa that does just that. This magnificent four-storey 6,600 m² complex enjoys a fabulous location, facing the sea and directly connected to the Hôtel Hermitage Monte-Carlo. The centre specializes in sea water therapies and manual relaxation therapies, blending ancestral techniques with leading edge methods, such as aquagym baths, hydromassage, pressotherapy, shiatsu, sophrology and energising massages with essential oils. The delightful L’Hirondelle restaurant offers tasty, light meals and also looks over the sea.

Monaco Cathedral – Built in 1875, the Monaco Cathedral is where Princess Grace and Prince Ranier III are buried. The Cathedral sits atop the site of the first parish church in Monaco, which was built in 1252 and dedicated to St. Nicholas. It also features a majestic four-keyboard organ.

The Grand Prix Racing Route – When the Monaco Formula One Grand Prix isn’t taking place, the route follows city streets of Monte Carlo and La Condamine, around the harbour. Electronic versions of the route are famous enough to be included in computer games like Gran Turismo, and 2003’s R: Racing Evolution.

About Monaco:
Monaco is one of the world’s most desirable destinations with over 300 days of sunshine a year and mild temperatures, it celebrates with enthusiasm the arts, culture, sumptuous cuisine, spas, beautiful surroundings, spectacular landscapes and high-adrenaline activities like the Formula One Grand Prix, casino gaming, land and water sports and exciting nightlife.

Tourists will be more than happy enjoying luxurious accommodation, family restaurants and exceptional landscape in Monte Carlo. This charming destination adds that magnificence experience to your holiday which everyone dreams for. The place is gorgeously clean, the hotels are a marvel, the people are beautiful and the food is delicious. There are wonderful restaurants, shops, attractions, coast, nightlife, sports facilities and culture all within walking distance. You can have a fulfilling romantic experience with the world class spas, set in gorgeous surroundings and offering a variety of therapies and treatments from around the world.

For further details please contact:
Monaco Government Tourist Bureau – India
C/o TRAC Representations India Pvt. Ltd
Ms. Akanksha | 011 23730136, 9873812364 | Email: pr@tracrep.com