Anyone been to Monaco?
22 April 2005, 01:53 PM
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the standard (obvious) things are :
Casino
Stars and Bars
Harbour
GP Circuit
But as Scoob99 says, the real monaco is a great place with fabulous little cafe's / coffee shops, etc.
The surrounding scenery if you go for a drive is stunning also.
Cheers
Simon
Casino
Stars and Bars
Harbour
GP Circuit
But as Scoob99 says, the real monaco is a great place with fabulous little cafe's / coffee shops, etc.
The surrounding scenery if you go for a drive is stunning also.
Cheers
Simon
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22 April 2005, 02:22 PM
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Don't drink at the cafe in Casino Square unless you're feeling very flush. Was 10 euros a beer back in 2003 
We had a spare day after the Monty and spent it wondering round. Up round the Palace and the gardens was glorious in the sunshine. The old buildings are very very impressive. Even the multi-story carparks are immaculate.
Driving the GP circuit really brings home how narrow it is, although we might have been a tad slower in a 1.2 Clio rental-special
Places like Villefranche-sur-Mer and Beaulieu-sur-Mer on the coast are very picture-esq (nice alternative to using the motorway). If you have a hire-care, go inland to Sospel and find the rally route up the Col-du-Turini. The roads are rather good...
I've got a load more pictures somewhere...
We had a spare day after the Monty and spent it wondering round. Up round the Palace and the gardens was glorious in the sunshine. The old buildings are very very impressive. Even the multi-story carparks are immaculate.
Driving the GP circuit really brings home how narrow it is, although we might have been a tad slower in a 1.2 Clio rental-special
Places like Villefranche-sur-Mer and Beaulieu-sur-Mer on the coast are very picture-esq (nice alternative to using the motorway). If you have a hire-care, go inland to Sospel and find the rally route up the Col-du-Turini. The roads are rather good...
I've got a load more pictures somewhere...
22 April 2005, 02:25 PM
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to do it in style like wot all the stinking rich do, you cruise yer yacht between cannes'n'monaco and maybe Nice too if i must darling...(its abit common now you see...
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also fun if scary going by coach being driven by a crazed local who hand-brakes the hairpins
22 April 2005, 02:30 PM
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I remember those beers Chris! 
Great place - in fact, I'm going back in a couple of weeks.
It is quite small - you can easily walk around it. The other thing you've got to do is drive the F1 circuit - everyone does it
Great place - in fact, I'm going back in a couple of weeks.
It is quite small - you can easily walk around it. The other thing you've got to do is drive the F1 circuit - everyone does it
22 April 2005, 02:39 PM
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I went to the GP the year Ferrari were 1st and 2nd with Schumacher and Barrichello,
enjoyed it immensely.
The sound of the F1 engines shattering the silence bouncing off the tall buildings first thing in the morning I will never forget.
Some really sleazy types in the casino, creates an amazing atmosphere.
enjoyed it immensely.
The sound of the F1 engines shattering the silence bouncing off the tall buildings first thing in the morning I will never forget.
Some really sleazy types in the casino, creates an amazing atmosphere.
22 April 2005, 04:29 PM
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I am not saying any more on the grounds of further incriminating myself .
Its a nice place though, I enjoyed the rest of the time I was there, and the coppers were very friendly-eventually!
Les
Its a nice place though, I enjoyed the rest of the time I was there, and the coppers were very friendly-eventually!
Les
22 April 2005, 04:35 PM
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Originally Posted by Scoob99
Driving through the tunnel, is a must
We went last summer had had a great time on the bikes..its a bit of a haul down but with a group of mates its great fun
You really need your own vehicle to sample the local roads, the coast road is spectacular .
22 April 2005, 04:36 PM
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Monaco always reminds me of Lord Farquar's castle in Shrek The place looks perfect, I doubt you'll find a *** end on the pavement or a blade of grass out of place!
The place looks perfect, I doubt you'll find a *** end on the pavement or a blade of grass out of place!
22 April 2005, 04:55 PM
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Love it. went in from France through the tunnel (iirc - was a teenager then)
Beautiful place - will take the wife back there properly when we get shot of the kids (18yrs time!!)
Dan
Beautiful place - will take the wife back there properly when we get shot of the kids (18yrs time!!
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22 April 2005, 05:05 PM
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Been there a few times when my sister crewed on the Super-yachts......Stars n bars was the main watering hole and also the bar in the corner of the harbour there. I think could be a bit pricy to stay in the , square mile..?.......itself and i suspect campin is frowned upon..
........prob.good place to go for an evening all told
as said to the west and just inland at this point some quieter, more resonable places
........prob.good place to go for an evening all toldas said to the west and just inland at this point some quieter, more resonable places
22 April 2005, 06:10 PM
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You can look around parts of the Pink Palace, or there's Jaques Cousteau's marine museum too.
Yes its expensive, yes its small, even down to the funny leetle post carts all lined up in one of the squares. But its so pretty and very well kept.
Yes its expensive, yes its small, even down to the funny leetle post carts all lined up in one of the squares. But its so pretty and very well kept.
22 April 2005, 06:18 PM
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been a few time snow... always stop in NICE tho.
plenty to do in NICE. and a train to M/Carlo is only about 13euros return for TWO.
Depends where you stop... and what you want to buy...but always had a good value holiday in NICE.
check out Hotel Windsor in NICE.... www.hotelwindsornice.com
very good... and not bad value.. out od season.
Phil
plenty to do in NICE. and a train to M/Carlo is only about 13euros return for TWO.
Depends where you stop... and what you want to buy...but always had a good value holiday in NICE.
check out Hotel Windsor in NICE.... www.hotelwindsornice.com
very good... and not bad value.. out od season.
Phil
22 April 2005, 07:20 PM
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Originally Posted by ChrisB
Hmm, yes. I have vague memories of getting very very hammered in there.
Seem to recall one of the Ford team tipping an entire jug of drink down the trousers of Mrs McRae