Monte Carlo Book

The book Monte Carlo from Assouline was written by Ségolène Cazenave Manara. Writer and journalist, she took her first steps in publishing working for Glamour. Since 2010, she lives in Monaco, where she decided to devote herself to more personal writing projects.

Features :

• Silk hardcover
• Dimensions: 24.8 x 33 x 3.2cm
• Weight: 2.5kg
• 296 pages
• Written in English
• More than 250 illustrations

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A treasure trove of glitz and glamor awaits you on an exclusive two-mile coastline along the Mediterranean Sea. High rollers, professional athletes and international stars flock to Monaco in droves. Although it's packed with flashy sports cars, luxury apartments, super-yachts and unlimited entertainment, this rocky promontory is not lacking in culture and history. The sovereign family sees to it that the distinguished heritage of the principality is preserved and appreciated. And its excessive opulence is matched only by its charm. The Yacht Club de Monaco, newly designed by Foster + Partners, contrasts sharply with the monumental Baroque building that houses the Oceanographic Museum of Monaco. The New National Museum of Monaco, which presents the latest in contemporary art, represents a 180 degree turn from the Prince's Palace of Monaco, which dates from the 12th century. Yet all of this exists harmoniously on two hundred hectares of land.
The list of Monaco regulars resembles the guest list for a private party: Charles Leclerc, Grace Kelly, Sir Roger Moore, Tyra Banks, Frank Sinatra, Rudolf Nureyev, Bjorn Borg and Ringo Starr, to name a few -ones. Whether they are attracted by high-level competitions (Monaco Grand Prix, Rolex Monte-Carlo Masters), unmissable events (Ballets de Monte-Carlo, Monaco National Day), emblematic properties of the Société des Bains de Mer (Casino de Monte-Carlo, Hôtel de Paris Monte-Carlo, Monte-Carlo Beach) or starred restaurants (LeLouis XV, Rampoldi, Pavyllon Monte-Carlo), celebrities from all over the world come back again and again. With exclusive images from the palace archives and a foreword by Prince Albert II of Monaco, Monte-Carlo offers readers VIP access to the jewel of the Côte d'Azur.