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Eratic Lifts

by freya_heaven

In Monaco they have public lifts, as Monaco is very hilly. We used the glass lift on the front of the harbour to get up 1 level. But ended up going down 1 instead, the lift was obviously playing up so we decided to walk up. Tried to open the lift doors no luck, went up 2 levels tried again still no luck. Eventually Derek managed to prize the doors open & we made our escape back on the ground level.Then a man went to the lift, we told him it was broken & not to use it, he just shrugged his shoulders, looked at us very smuggly & got in the lift. Our lasting memory, is of us walking off down the road, watching him go up & down, up & down, up & down, up & ....................... You get my drift, not able to get out. (~_~)This memory still has us in stitches when talk about it. Sounds a bit mean but we did try to warn him!

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Who's That Man!

by freya_heaven

In the elegant Monaco Ville area of Monaco, are some wonderful quirky statues. This was one of them, a bronze man, sat on a bench overlooking Monaco. I have tried to find out his significance, but as yet no luck.Freya was fascinated by him, wanted to sit on his knee & waved goodbye when we left him!

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Monte Carlo Historic Car Rally

by freya_heaven

Just by chance the time we were in Monaco coincided with the Monte Carlo Historic Car Rally. From a distance we got all excited about maybe it is "THE" Monte Carlo Grand Prix. Of course it was not, but it was still interesting to see all thises old racing cars.The 8th Monte Carlo Historic Car Rally, will take place on the 27th January to 2nd February 2005

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A Little Hup, Two Three, Four................

by freya_heaven

Freya loved the Changing of the Gurards, all the stomping around, drumming and trumpeters. So much so that when the guards marched past us to return to their barracks, we looked down to see Freya marching off down the road behind them clapping & waving away at the people watching the parade!! Twas very amusing. (~_~)

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The coins of the realm

by sourbugger

Monaco is in a very unusual position in that it is not part of the European Union, but is does issue it's own Euro coins (but not banknotes).These are completely interchangeable - and can thus be used elsewhere in the EU.On the other hand as they have a rarity value.It makes an interesting task to try and collect a full set as a kind of souvenir. The center of the coin shown depicts the right profile of H.S.H. The Sovereign Prince Rainier III. Around the perimeter of the coin the inscription MONACO is printed. Conversely the stamps that Monaco issues can also be collectors items. They can be used to send letters and cards all over the worls - but only if you post them actually in Monaco itself.

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Foreign Exchange

by Elainehead

- American Express Voyages35, Boulevard Princesse CharlotteClosed on Saturdays, Sundays and public holidays.- Compagnie Monégasque de changeParking du Chemin des PêcheursClosed from November 5th to December 25th.- Monafinances17, avenue des Spélugues

Post office

by Elainehead

Main post office:Palais de la Scala, Monte CarloPhone: 97 97 25 25Open from Monday to Friday, from 8 AM to 7 PM and on Saturday, from 8 AM to 12 noon.Branch offices:1, rue de la CollePlace de la Mairie35, avenue Princesse GracePlace des Moulins12, chemin de la TurbiePlace du Campanin St-NicolasNOTICE: Letters sent from the Principality of Monaco must have Monegasque stamps, but those posted in France can't be sent with Monegasque stamps. The same postal rates apply in the Principality of Monaco as in France.

Relations with France

by Prasnjavi

Political relations are defined by treaty of 27th July 1918 and by Article 436 of the Treaty of Versailles of 18th June 1919, which establishes a bilateral and reciprocal contractual relationship between the two States. Under this arrangement, in exchange for the undertaking by France to defend the independence and sovereignty of the Principality and integrity of it, the Government of the Prince undertakes to exercise its rights in conformity with French interests. New agreements were signed after the war in 1945 and again in 1951 with the aim of making modification to the earlier texts in order to adapt to new economic and social conditions.New neighbourly agreements were signed on 18th May 1963. The geographical situation of Monaco justifies the Customs and monetary union between the two States, which came into force in 1861.

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Reflections

by OrlandoBR

One of Monaco's beautiful harbors and the sun reflections on the water... picture taken from a square right in front of the royal palace, from where you have excellent views, but then the scenery is awesome anywhere you look in MC...

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Monaco - The Early Days

by Goner

Since the very early days, the Rock of Monaco has provided a refuge for primitive peoples, traces of whom have been found in a cave in Saint Martin's Gardens. The first inhabitants of the area were probably the Ligurians. While the Roman period lasted, Monaco was part of the Province of the Maritime Alps - Julius Caesar embarked from its harbor on his way to lead his campaign in Greece. After the fall of the Roman Empire in the fifth century, the whole region was ravaged by the barbarians which lasted until the end of the tenth century. After the expulsion of the Saracens in 975, people began, little by little, to return to live on the Ligurian coast which is now Monaco. The name "Monaco", "Monoikos" in Greek, is usually associated with Hercules. A temple was consecrated to him in this Ligurian port, throughout antiquity, this place was known as Port Hercules. As you can see on the map,...

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Q:  Hi everyone. It's been over 30 years since I've been to the south of France, and I am planning a trip to Monaco next May, so I'd... 

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A: Yes, the train is still a good way to travel. I suggest visiting Collioure in France between Perpignan and the Spanish border. It´s a great little place and you won´t... 

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