Monte Carlo

A wealth of glitz and glamour awaits on an exclusive two-mile coastline along the Mediterranean Sea. Highrollers, professional athletes and international stars flock to Monaco. Although it is full of flashy sports cars, luxury apartments, super yachts and unlimited entertainment, this rocky cape does not lack in culture and history. The sovereign family ensures that the principality's distinguished heritage is preserved and appreciated. And its over-the-top opulence only equals its charm. The newly designed Foster + Partners Yacht Club de Monaco stands in stark contrast to the monumental Baroque building that houses the Musée Océanographique de Monaco. The Nouveau Musée National de Monaco, which exhibits the latest in contemporary art, is a complete 180 compared to the Prince's Palace of Monaco, which dates back to the 12th century. Yet it all exists harmoniously within two hundred acres of land.

Monaco's list of regulars reads like the guest list of the ultimate private party: Charles Leclerc, Grace Kelly, Sir Roger Moore, Tyra Banks, Frank Sinatra, Rudolf Nureyev, Bjorn Borg and Ringo Starr, to name a few. Whether enticed by the top competitions (Monaco Grand Prix, Rolex Monte-Carlo Masters), unmissable events (Ballets de Monte-Carlo, Monaco National Day), iconic Société des Bains de Mer properties (Monte Carlo Casino, Hôtel de Paris Monte Carlo, Monte-Carlo Beach) or Michelin-starred restaurants (LeLouis XV, Rampoldi, Pavyllon Monte-Carlo), the world's celebrities keep coming back time and again. With exclusive images from the palace archives and a foreword by Prince Albert II of Monaco, Monte Carlo offers readers a front row seat with VIP access to the pearl of the French Riviera.