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Short Break in Monte Carlo

Short breaks to Monte Carlo are a chic and sophisticated journey to the land of opulent luxury. The Principality of Monaco is home to Europe's rich and famous and is located to the west of the Côte d'Azur. It attracts those looking for glamorous lifestyles; sun kissed beaches and tax-free incomes and is a haven for societies royalty. Monaco's population is eighty-five percent rich and famous and only a miniscule fifteen percent are Monagasques. Meaning that everything in Monte Carlo is done in style, and nothing there is cheap.

Monte Carlo is the opulent capital city of Monaco and is home to a luxurious array of modern structures, expensive property and wide boulevards. The city also boasts the annual Grand Prix every May and a chic and sophisticated atmosphere, which is now an integral part of Monte Carlo's character.

Short breaks to Monte Carlo offer the opportunity for a luxurious adventure in a unique city, which is both a Mediterranean resort and an exclusive and chic retreat for the incredibly wealthy. A sun kissed harbour sparkles around luxury yachts, whilst gleaming skyscrapers cling to lush green hillsides. Belle Epoque architecture fills Casino Square and narrow streets in the Old Town of Monte Carlo wind their way into the new town.

 

 


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Money

The Euro (EUR) is the official currency in France. Currency can be exchanged at banks, bureaux de change and some large hotels, though you will get a better exchange rate at the ATMs. Major credit cards are widely accepted, as are travellers cheques, particularly in major tourist destinations. Foreign currency is not accepted.

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Passports / Visas

Visitors, other than EEA state members, are advised to hold a return or onward ticket, documents for next destination and proof of financial means. The borderless region known as the Schengen area includes the following countries: Austria, Belgium, Czech Republic, Denmark, Estonia, Finland, France, Germany, Greece, Hungary, Iceland, Italy, Latvia, Lithuania, Luxembourg, Malta, The Netherlands, Norway, Poland, Portugal, Slovakia, Slovenia, Spain and Sweden. All these countries issue a standard Schengen visa that has a multiple entry option that allows the holder to travel freely within the borders of all.

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Communications

The international access code for France is +33. The outgoing code depends on what network is used to dial out on (e.g. 00 for France Telecom), which is followed by the relevant country code (e.g. 0044 for the United Kingdom). Other codes are used if using different networks. The area code for Paris is (0)1. Most public telephones accept phone cards, which are available in newsagents. Most hotels add a surcharge to calls, which can be very expensive; the cheapest way to call abroad is often with a phone card from a public telephone or at a post office. The local mobile phone operators use GSM networks and have roaming agreements with most international mobile phone companies. Internet cafes are available in towns throughout France.

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