Living in Monaco

Although Monaco is one of the smallest countries in the world, it is one of the most popular destinations and attracts the greatest wealth.

Since the wedding of Hollywood actress Grace Kelly with Prince Rainier, Monaco has been reputed to be the most glamorous place on the Côte d'Azur. The couple's legacy is still present and the Principality of Monaco is now known worldwide as the central place for business, sport and arts, hosting many prestigious events every year.

Located in the heart of the French Riviera, Monaco is a country with a Mediterranean climate. Living in Monaco means enjoying sunshine all year round with temperatures rarely below 6 ° C in winter and rarely above 30°C in summer.

Located only 5 minutes by helicopter or 40 minutes by car from Nice Airport, Monaco is directly accessible from a large number of destinations in Europe and internationally.

Thanks to its privileged position on the French-Italian border, Monaco offers the best of the Côte d'Azur. In winter, the ski resorts of the Southern Alps are easily accessible by car or helicopter. While in summer the coastline offers magnificent beaches and hidden coves. Sailing enthusiasts will love to sail in this part of the Mediterranean basin in any season.

The prestigious setting of Monaco is especially appreciated because it is one of the safest countries in the world. One police officer per 100 inhabitants, a 24-hour video surveillance system in the streets and in most buildings’ halls, a transmission system worthy of the best armies in the world, the possibility of blocking all access to the principality in a few minutes. Not to mention the internal surveillance teams at the casino and all the gaming establishments and hotels.

By investing in Monegasque real estate, you are guaranteed to be at the forefront of enjoying the lifestyle that the Principality has to offer and with a large choice of activities, you will never be short of things to do in Monaco or the surrounding area.

You will especially like the luxury shopw of the Carré d'Or in the heart of Monte-Carlo, its prestigious casinos and the choice of internationally renowned gourmet restaurants and clubs.

In terms of culture, Monaco has its own theater, opera, ballet company, philharmonic orchestra and offers concerts at the Sporting of Monaco with international artists in an intimate atmosphere that you will hardly find elsewhere.

You can also enjoy museums including the famous Oceanographic Museum and the prestigious art galleries of the Principality.

Sport is an art of living in Monaco, you can share your passion in some of the most popular clubs such as the Monaco Yacht Club, the tennis country club or even the diving club, the Louis II sports stadium, and the golf club, a few minutes from the city center.

Of course, if you prefer relaxation to sport, there are many luxury spas in Monaco where you can relax.

You will appreciate the major sporting events in the Principality such as the Monte-Carlo Rally in January, the Monte Carlo Rolex Tennis Masters in April or the historic Grand Prix and Formula 1 Grand Prix of Monaco.

The Principality of Monaco hosts prestigious sporting, cultural and musical events of international renown every year.

• Monte-Carlo Rally ~ January
• Monte-Carlo International Circus Festival ~ January
• Monte Carlo opera season ~ January - March
• The bal des roses ~ March
• Spring arts festival of Monte Carlo ~ March
• Les ballets de Monte-Carlo ~ February
• Monte-Carlo Rolex Tennis Masters ~ April
• Monaco Grand Prix Formula 1 ~ May
• International Jumping of Monaco ~ June
• International Fireworks Festival of Monte Carlo ~ July - August
• Summer Festival at the Sporting ~ July - August
• Gala de la Croix-Rouge Monégasque ~ July
• Monaco Yacht Show ~ September
• Monaco Classic Week ~ September
• Jazz Festival of Monte Carlo ~ November
• Monaco Dance Forum ~ December
• Christmas Market of Monaco ~ December

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