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The stately seaside Hotel de Paris Monte-Carlo.

Nine surprises in billionaire playground Monaco

Perched on the Mediterranean Sea, Monaco has recently been rolling out the new, the renovated and the decidedly quirky. Here are nine highlights.

  • Brian Johnston
Hotel de Paris, Monaco.

This opulent Monte-Carlo hotel oozes extravagance

Nowhere better encapsulates the luxurious, jet-setter style of Monte-Carlo than the hotel that has been pampering guests since 1864.

  • Brian Johnston
Monaco and its Riviera waterfront.

An expert expat’s tips for Monaco

Originally from Sydney, Bruce Hutchison has lived in city-state for 22 years. You can see a lot of the tiny principality just by walking around, he says.

  • Belinda Jackson
Oceanographic Museum of Monaco .

Monaco: Monaco's Oceanographic Museum will both enchant and revolt

It's an unexpected treat, at once a scientific research centre, an entertainment and an education.

  • Brian Johnston
Monaco's stunning landscape is priceless.

Monaco: The one thing that's priceless and yet free-of-charge in Monaco

Monaco is dripping with wealth but for the casual observer a simpler value can be found in its spectacular setting.

  • Catherine Marshall
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The Belle Epoque architecture of the Casino de Monte Carlo.

Monte Carlo history tour, Monaco: The scandals behind Monte Carlo's casino life

It has long been one of the Mediterranean's ultimate glamour symbols, but beyond the riches there was murder and mayhem.

  • Brian Johnston
A view over Paris from the Eiffel Tower.

Paris to Monaco by coach: A great way to experience the delights inbetween

A guided coach tour is a great way to experience the delights of a trip from Paris to Monaco and back.

  • Keith Austin
Hotel Hermitage Monte-Carlo.

Hotel Hermitage Monte-Carlo review, Monaco: Close to heaven

If you don't like this hotel, you're impossible to please.

  • Brian Johnston
The Casino of Monte Carlo.

Monaco's other motoring thrills: Meet Michel Ferry, the high-octane aristocrat

The grand prix is far from the only race in town.

  • John Borthwick
Monte Carlo: Petite perfection of a town.

Things to see and do in Monte Carlo, Monaco: A three-minute guide

Monte Carlo is the most glamorous district in tiddly, glamorous Monaco.

  • Brian Johnston

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