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Tag: Monaco
Friday’s Tall Tales #1
Whenever I photograph a door I wonder about its provenance, who and what has happened across said door. I thought I might pick one of my doors from #Thursdaydoors and look a little deeper into its history or………… Above is the entrance to Monaco’s,… Continue Reading “Friday’s Tall Tales #1”
The House where Prince Albert II lives
I’ve written about many of the buildings in Monaco but not where the Monaco Royal Family hang out. So I thought I’d remedy that omission this week. Situated on a rocky promontory, the Prince’s Palace of Monaco (Palais Princier) is the official residence of the… Continue Reading “The House where Prince Albert II lives”
Trip to Sporting d’Hiver, Monaco
Last weekend my beloved and I attended an event at Monaco’s new Sporting d’Hiver so I thought I’d look into its history. The Sporting d’Hiver was built on the site of the old Palais des Beaux-Arts, a stunning building that was inaugurated in 1893 and… Continue Reading “Trip to Sporting d’Hiver, Monaco”
History of the Hotel de Paris, Monaco
To understand the story of the hotel, you need to acquaint yourself with the history of where it stands. While today, Monaco is a financially thriving Riviera destination, nestled snugly between France and Italy, in 19th century it was a bankrupt town. In an… Continue Reading “History of the Hotel de Paris, Monaco”
A Few Precious Hours
I was gifted a few precious hours of me time last Saturday when my beloved was invited to an event in Monaco. With retirement looming, I had looked for things for him to do apart from me and suggested he join a local business… Continue Reading “A Few Precious Hours”
12 days of Christmas 2020: day 2
Casino, Monte Carlo Trip to the Casino, Monte Carlo Trip to Hotel Hermitage, Monte Carlo Potted History of Monaco Magnificent Monaco While I’m not adverse to visiting Monaco, I couldn’t live in a tax haven. It flies in the face of my principles and… Continue Reading “12 days of Christmas 2020: day 2”
French Riviera: Must See Places
Most of us can only dream about where we’d like to visit next however I would encourage you to do more than just dream. Plan and prepare for when we can all travel again. I’m conscious that many of you only have a few… Continue Reading “French Riviera: Must See Places”
Potted history of Monaco
While researching my previous posts on the Casino and Hotel Hermitage, I realised that I didn’t know enough about Monaco’s history. It’s the world’s second smallest country, preceded by only the Vatican. Ruled by the (in)famous Grimaldi family. As a harbour town, Monaco has… Continue Reading “Potted history of Monaco”
A trip to the Casino de Monte Carlo
Before we start, I should add that I have never stepped foot inside the Casino in Monte Carlo, (cameras are strictly forbidden inside the casino’s gilded rooms). I’m not a woman who gambles, I leave that to my two younger sisters. No, my visit… Continue Reading “A trip to the Casino de Monte Carlo”
Trip to the Hôtel Hermitage, Monte Carlo
My beloved and I are dedicated brunchers and we were keen to again try out brunch at the Hôtel Hermitage which we’d firstly enjoyed just before Christmas. That one had been consumed in the hotel’s splendid Belle-Epoque ballroom whereas this time we were housed… Continue Reading “Trip to the Hôtel Hermitage, Monte Carlo”
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