• Monaco

Monaco is a small independent principality and a famous resort, forming an enclave in southeastern France. Sheltered by the slopes of the French Alps and benefiting from a mild and temperate climate, the Principality of Monaco lies along a 4 km stretch of the Mediterranean coast, amidst spectacular scenery: blue as far as the eye can see - where the sea and the sky meet, with a unique luminosity, the result of more than 300 days of sunshine per year. The Principality is easily accessible from Nice-Côte d’Azur Airport as well as via the European road and rail
networks. In addition, it also has two deep water harbours located at the foot of the Grimaldi Rock.

The principality is 1.95 sq km in area. With a population estimated at some 32,000. Monaco has one of the highest population densities of any country in the world.

The principality is composed of four districts: Monaco, the capital; La Condamine; Monte Carlo; and Fontvieille. The official language is French, although a number of people speak Monégasque, a mixture of French and Italian. Italian and English are also spoken.

 • Monaco, an elegant multi-faceted destination

The commune of Monaco, located on a rocky promontory, is an ancient fortified town. It has a large number of places of interest concentrated within an area of a few hundred meters. Among them are a cathedral, a palace in the medieval and Renaissance styles, and an oceanographical museum established in 1910 by Prince Albert I. The Monte Carlo Opera and Monte Carlo Philharmonic Orchestra are here; the Monaco Grand Prix and Monte Carlo Rally are popular annual automobile-racing events. All these make Monaco truly an exceptional destination.

Not to be overlloked is the famous gambling casino of Monte Carlo, run by Société des Bains de Mer, a private company, in which the government now holds a majority interest. This corporation also owns the principal hotels and clubs of the commune that serve the tourist trade. The citizens of Monaco are exempt from taxes, and they are forbidden to enter the gaming rooms.

 • Accommodation to fulfil dreams

Monaco’s cosmopolitan clientele, attracted by its reputation for elegance, refinement and safety, are assured of a warm welcome at any of its twenty hotels. Some of the 'four star'and 'four star de luxe' properties are located in belle époque splendour around Casino square. Others are located on the coast, either right on the shore or perched on a headland, with views of the sea; their rich colours are evocative of the dolce vita and the pursuit of pleasure. Michelin-starred chefs, masters of haute cuisine, offer dinner dishes inspired by the surrounding region that are infused with a multitude of flavours, making Monaco the destination of choice for discerning gourmets.

 • Live for the excitement of sports and leisure

At the heart of one of the most beautiful bays in the Mediterranean, the sea itself forms the focus for many sporting activities: of course tennis and golf, but also sailing, water-skiing, jet-skis, and even the thrill of parascending! For total relaxation, however, the Thermes Marins, overlooking the Port of Monaco, is second to none. Here one can recharge one’s batteries before going shopping in the malls and luxury designer boutiques. At night the casinos, gala dinners, and stunning nightclubs all come to life, making Monte Carlo a special corner of Paradise.

 • Venue

The Championships will be played at the Sporting d’Hiver.

 • Hotels

Hotel	Detail	Single Room (€)	Double Room (€)
Hotel de Paris Few exceptional luxury hotels one day cease to be an address and become a legend. The Hotel de Paris is one of them. Built in 1864 with the ambition to offer the best of an era, the Hotel de Paris continues to symbolize this same excellence in the art of hospitality. Enchantingly situated on the Golden Square of the Place du Casino, with 197 extravagantly luxurious rooms and suites and stunning salons for meetings at the top, the Hotel de Paris is heir to the spirit of the grand hotels. One night at Hotel de Paris is an unforgettable experience, a few hours of the pure magic of your dreams, blended with absolute comfort, luxury down to the smallest details, perfect service and that inexplicable flavor of the extraordinary that makes Hotel de Paris of Monte Carlo a place like no other in the world.	4-star de luxe hotel adjoining the playing area	230	260
Hermitage Built at the turn of the century, Hotel Hermitage today is the most beautiful example of the art of living in the style of belle époque. For those who frequent it, this charming luxury hotel, which has been granted the status of a historical monument, is a favorite above all others. Cultivating a refined atmosphere, a flavor of familiar intimacy, gentle harmony where the soul of an era meets the needs of today, Hotel Hermitage gives you a new outlook on Monte Carlo and on life. Behind its corbelled facade decorated with frescoes and perched above the port, it harbors a few masterpieces, such as the Salle Belle Epoque with its pink marble columns and its crystal chandeliers, and a winter garden topped with a spectacular glass and steel dome signed by Gustave Eiffel.	4-star de luxe hotel adjoining the playing area	195	225
Mirabeau Two steps from the beach and the casinos, Hotel Mirabeau provides the perfect blend of great hotel tradition and the spirit of today. With its deep-piled carpets and antique furniture, Hotel Mirabeau cultivates a comfortable and hushed, delicious and unexpected atmosphere, but also a sense of efficiency with its adaptable meeting rooms and its amenities for cocktail and evening parties. Among the pleasures offered by Hotel Mirabeau is a panoramic view of the sea from the large terrace of one's room, a plunge into the hotel's superb swimming pool or a drink in the cozy ambiance of the piano bar. Not to mention the incomparable view once a year as the Formula 1 race cars negotiate the famous 'Mirabeau curves'.	4-star hotel in walking distance from the playing area	150	165
Monte Carlo Beach Hotel Nestled on a peninsula facing Monte Carlo, Beach Hotel is an authentic jewel of the twenties that had the good taste to preserve the spirit of a time when Côte d'Azur was still called the Riviera. From its rooms with private balconies, one can admire one of the most beautiful bays of the Mediterranean dedicated to water sports, relaxation and elegance under the sun. during the season, the famous striped cloth beach cabins lining the fine-sanded beach are the most prized plots of shade for the jet set of Monte Carlo. A magnificent swimming pool, three restaurants of remarkably high standards, an environment of exuberant greenery lend the Monte Carlo Beach Hotel its irresistible charm from March to November. The hotel was entirely renovated a few years ago. The 46 rooms and suites provide the ultimate in elegance and comfort, with rich Italianate furnishings, and all have private terraces overlooking the sea. The hotel has its own private beach and solariums, in addition to a swimming pool filled with purified seawater.	4-star hotel - shuttles will be arranged	150	165

These rates include buffet breakfast, taxes and service. Special rates for suites have been negotiated and are available on request.

 • Reservations

The reservations must be made through Societé des Bains de Mer - by email or fax:

resort@sbm.mc

377-9216 2626

IMPORTANT: In order to obtain the special rates, guests must send their reservation using a special entry form. Click here to get this form in pdf format.