Monaco - Monte Carlo:
Monte Carlo was named in honour of Prince Charles III. Based on the Mediterranean coastline it has a micro climate which offers over 300 days of sunshine a year.
These are just a few of the numerous things to do and see in and around Monaco.
Monte Carlo Opera House, Le Sporting Monte Carlo, Observatory Caves, Azur Express Tourist Train, Marlborough Gallery, Monte Carlo Ballet, Philharmonic Orchestra and Spas.
Museums: Oceanographic and aquarium, Prince Rainier collection of classic cars, Napoleonic and Naval, Stamps and Coins, Automation and Dolls of Yesteryear and Prehistoric Anthropology.
Gardens: Princess Grace, Exotic, Casino and Japanese.
Churches and Religious Sites: Monaco Cathedral, St Devote Church, Chapel of the Visitation, Chapel of Mercy and The Church of St Charles.
Royal Interests: Princes Palace apartments and Place Du Palais.
Excursions:
Should you wish to travel further a field trips to the medieval villages of St. Paul de Vence or Eze, the perfume factories of Grasse, Italy’s ski slopes and the boutiques and markets of nearby San Remo are recommended as are Villa Ephrussi de Rothschild in St. Jean Cap Ferrat or La Villa Kerylos in Beaulieu Sur Mer. If you fancy a bit of shopping visit Nice, Cannes or the indoor shopping mall of Cap 3000 in St Laurent Du Var will keep you occupied with over 100 shops and over 3500 free car parking spaces available. Open Mon-Sat 10am - 9pm. Cap 3000 has everything to offer; Galeries Lafayette department store with top name designers as well as other retailers offering clothing and shoes, jewellers, perfumeries and homeware to sports stores, children's toy shops, florists, newsagents, confectioners and delicatessens. After shopping you can visit the beach which is directly outside the mall. All can be accessed by bus or train which is a beautiful run along the coastline.
How to get there:
FLIGHTS - BMI Baby, Easy Jet, Ryan Air, Jet2 & British Airways as well as many other operators offer flights into Nice, please see individual websites for more information.
BUS - Monaco Express bus. No 110. direct from the airport to Monaco Tourist Office approx 30 minutes. Then take the HLM Tenao bus no.11 just a short ride which will drop you outside the apartment block.
CAR - All major car hire rental companies operate from Nice Airport.
Motorway (Autoroute A8) from Nice, take exit number 56 Monaco/Beausoleil or exit number 57 La Turbie. If travelling from Italy take exit number 58 Monaco/Beausoleil.
TRAIN - Nice to Monaco station approx 20 minutes, take Beausoleil station exit, taxi rank outside or walk to the apartment, approx 15 minutes.
HELICOPTER - Nice to Monaco transfer approx 7 minutes. Further information regarding flight times, prices and bookings can be made through Heli Air Monaco or Monacair websites.
Ski:
Nearest French ski resort is Greolieres Les Neiges - only 38 kilometres away, followed by Beuil Les Launes and Isola 2000 only 53 kilometres away from Beausoleil. Should you wish to travel into Italy Limone Piemonte is 51 kilometres from Beausoleil or alternatively try Entracque 54 Kilometres. Heli Air Monaco (Phone: +377 92 05 00 24) organizes day trips to the Alps, bringing you to ski stations such as Isola 2000, Chamonix, Courchevel, or Alpes d'Huez.
Golf:
The Monte-Carlo Country Club is located on the lower slopes of Mont Agel, at 810 meters above sea level. There is a panoramic view of the Principality, the Cote d'Azur and the Italian Riviera; it is an 18-hole, par 71 golf course open everyday. It also offers access to 22 tennis courts, a swimming pool (May through October), Sauna, Jacuzzi, Fitness, Squash, Golf practice, Billiards). For SBM Gold Card members, the day price per person is reduced to 50%. Visit their web site www.mccc.mc.
Alternatively try miniature Golf a mini-course is available all year long in Princess Antoinette Park (Phone: +377 93 30 63 87).
