By PEAKLIFE
20-Nov-2019
Gush and gasp as gorgeous Monaco mesmerizes you with sheer panache
The unending greens, gleaming blue sea, centuries-old architecture, beautiful Mediterranean climate that brings in 300 sun drunk days, and unbeatable glamour circling every inch: Monaco, in south of France, has it all – from verdant runs to the sea front, casinos, museums, gardens and heritage palace rooms.
As a warm welcome to Monaco, cue into the special curated “Passport to Monaco” – a small folder with special vouchers offering free entry to key locations in the principality. In signature uber luxe style.
H.S.H- The Prince of Monaco's Classic Car Collection
The prized collection of Prince Rainiers III features hundreds of cars to woo the secret speed demon in you. From the 1903 DE DION BOUTON to the 2013 LOTUS F1, race cars which have competed in the Rallye de Monte-Carlo and the Monaco F1 Grand Prix make a mark in this gleaming four-wheel heaven.
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Nouveau Musée National de Monaco - Villa Sauber
Soak up the treasured heritage of the Principality of Monaco in the Nouveau Musée National de Monaco’s (NMNM) Villa Sauber. Monaco doesn't wear it treasured history lightly, so soak up the last Belle Epoque villa by the blue. It unfurls as a rhythmic dialog between artistic, scientific and cultural disciplines. Simply a haven for all designers, thinkers, researchers.
Exotic Garden & Observatory Cave
Perched atop cliffs overlooking Monaco, the Exotic Garden is a stunning instance of nature's exuberance and surrealism. Laced with rare plants hailing from arid regions, this space offers a vantage view of the principality. At the base of the cliff is a limestone cave, hollowed by water over the years. Pop into the Observatory cave to study well preserved signs of pre-historic human activity.
Anthropology Museum
Reconnecting with history and tracing the evolution of man, the Museum of Prehistoric Anthropology is replete with numerous collections of regional prehistory and protohistory. Located inside the Exotic Garden, the museum traces the glacial and interglacial periods, with an exceptional, finely preserved mammoth skeleton. Of course, this only underlines the fact that the French Riviera was already a favored habitat for our ancient ancestors!
Apartments of Prince's Palace
Taste the regalia by visiting Prince Palace’s apartments, the most luxurious residence of the seventeenth century. The Palace Chapel, dedicated to St. John the Baptist, the Hercule Gallery, the Mirror Gallery, the Red Room, the York Room, the Yellow Room or Louis XV Bedroom, and the Throne Room woo you in splendor, as do the dazzling frescoes, stunning tapestries and heirloom furniture pieces
The Oceanographic Museum
Peep into the marine world with a visit to this rush of blue. Dive in with over 6,000 treasured specimens on display, admire the sharks, piranhas, clownfish, octopus, jellyfish and other curious creatures of the deep while you make time for a superb light and sound show.
Zoological Garden
A stretch of the bucolic replete with exotic birds, turtles, caimans, hippopotamuses, reptiles, primates and even farm animals: The Zoological Garden brings in a battalion of over 250 animals from 50 species that have been donated, abandoned or seized by customs. Located on the southern flank of the Rocher, these gardens are one of the last royal menageries in the world. Worth a visit
Naval Museum
The Naval Museum is a veritable visual encyclopedia. This slice of nautica brings in 250 model ships, stellar paintings and maritime objects from the magnificent personal collection of H.S.H. Prince Rainier III of Monaco.
Stadium Louis II
The robust yet elegant sports complex takes its name after Prince Louis II of Monaco. With a sprawling football pitch, athletics track, multi-sports hall, Olympic pool…its matchless facilities make it a favorite venue for international competitions.
Stamps & Coins Museum
Philatelists of the world unite. Rare stamps depicting the Principality’s postal history, tracing the arrival of the first Charles III stamp in 1885 to the present day, curious memorabilia and more is on display on the walls here. At this location in Monaco, the old meets the new in a beautiful blend of the ancient showcased within contemporary confines
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Monacair- https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xQoh0qVKvrA
Created by the Tourist and Convention Authority, the Passport to Monaco enables the Principality to provide extraordinary experiences to visitors. To enroll yourself for the Passport, book a minimum of three nights stay at any of the hotels listed below. You will experience Monaco’s famed hospitality complete with a helicopter service
Hôtel de Paris
Hôtel Hermitage
Monte-Carlo Bay Hotel & Resort
Monte-Carlo Beach Hotel
Fairmont Monte-Carlo
Hôtel Métropole Monte-Carlo
Le Méridien Beach Plaza
Port Palace
Columbus Monte-Carlo
Novotel Monte-Carlo
Get your passport ready for an extraordinary experience at the Principality of Monaco
