Monaco.

In the heart of the city-state is the famous Cercle d’Or where all the elegant shops are located, filled with luxury goods and prestigious brands. Then there are the alleys of the old town where street merchants display typical souvenirs, and the galleries of the Métropole shopping centre, the Allées Lumières, or the Fontvielle Shopping Centre, with their window displays showcasing ready-to-wear, decorations, leather goods and gifts... you can find everything your heart desires in the Principality!

For fans of sport, living in Monaco means being able to attend events of international stature and also practising a number of sports chosen from a very wide array of disciplines, under the guidance of competent supervision.

The Principality has endowed itself with sports amenities which do not reflect its modest size:

Motor racing is the N°1 sports activity in the Principality, thanks to the Automobile Club de Monaco.

In January, the Monte-Carlo Rally is held on roads up in the Alps. Since 1911, a lot of ground has been covered

Competitors now chalk up incredible performances, and today’s top- notch driving conditions always offer legendary confrontations which count for the world championships.

Monaco’s Formula 1 Grand Prix needs no introduction! Every year, for four days in May, the eyes of the entire world are focused on this town which is transformed into a race track, a track that transforms the town.

Monaco’s Historic Grand Prix, a kind of retrospective of the golden age of motor racing, is held every two years in May on the famous F1 track, with cars built from 1934 to 1979. A smell of paraffin, leather helmets and shiny chrome dominates in what is always a splendid and nostalgic event. The new racing lounge brings a 3d virtual reality dimension to the principality.