Welcome to Monaco
Why Monaco, Monte Carlo
An independent state in the heart of Europe, the Principality of Monaco offers investors and businessmen an exceptional lifestyle. The Principality is situated on the Cote d’Azur about 25 minutes from Nice and 45 minutes from Cannes. Its exceptional location allows it to enjoy 310 days of sunshine per year. This location, situated between mountain and sea, its beautiful gardens, its exceptional infrastructure, and its wide variety of athletic and cultural events all make Monaco an ideal destination for the Alzheimer’s World Congress. Monaco has a longstanding tradition of expertise in the fields of hospitality and tourism, offering a wide range of facilities to accommodate large groups and tourists with a renowned convention center, several luxury hotels, popular nightclubs, luxury boutiques, and some of the most famous casinos in the world (all within a radius of 200 meters).
Monaco is also a world-renowned shipping center. Monaco houses several large vessel companies, charters, marine insurance and surveyor companies, along with other maritime brokerages.
REACHING MONACO 
By Plane
The Nice-Cote-d’Azur International Airport is the second largest airport in France and links the Principality to most major cities of the world. With numerous direct flights available, comfortable and fast travel is ensured. The Airport possesses two terminals: one terminal for domestic flights and one terminal for international flights. There are over 30 flights to and from Paris on a daily basis, along with 59 international flights and 33 domestic connections offered.
Use the event website or visit http://www.airfranceklm-globalmeetings.com/ to:
Access the preferential fares granted for this event
- Make your online reservation
- Issue your electronic ticket*
- Select your seat**
- Print your boarding card
*not available in certain countries
**subject to certain conditions
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Code of the identifer : 07444AF
Valid for travel from 02/05/2010 to 02/18/2010
Discounts are available on a wide range of Air France and KLM flights worldwide for passengers traveling in both Espace Affaires (Business) class and Economique (Coach) class.
A 10% rebate is offered on published non-restrictive public fares.
A reduction of 5% is granted on restrictive-discounted fares.
If you buy your ticket via the Air France and KLM Global Meetings websites your electronic ticket will automatically apply these preferential fares. To locate the nearest Air France and KLM sales outlet please visit http://www.airfrance.com/. Should you prefer to purchase your tickets directly from an Air France or KLM sales outlet, you must provide a printed copy of this page during purchase. You must present the code reference listed above to the agent along with the database registry listed below. Frequent Flyer/Loyalty programs of Air France and KLM partner airlines will award credit for miles purchased for Air France or KLM flights.
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By Train 
The Monaco/Monte Carlo Station offers service to most major European cities. The famous high-speed TGV train takes only 5h30 from Paris. Most international trains stop at the train station in Monaco/Monte Carlo; the Ligure (linking Marseille and Milan), the Train Bleu (linking Paris and Ventimiglia), and the TGV (linking Paris and Nice) all offer frequent services. Most other trains have at least one connecting train to the Principality.
The walking distance from the Monaco/Monte Carlo Station and the Grimaldi Forum is about 15 to 20 minutes.
Between Nice Airport and Monaco – MonteCarlo
Car Rental or Taxi 
We suggest taking the highway (auto route). There is a direct exit for Monaco, which allows for arrival in 20 minutes. If you prefer a scenic drive, take the low or middle coastal roads (known as the Basse and Moyenne Corniche). You with find unforgettable panoramic views on either route.
By Bus 
Regular bus service offers transportation to the Airport and the Principality in roughly 45 minutes. Regular daily connections (Nice Airport to Monaco and/or return) are also available. There are departures from Terminal 1 and 2 every hour from 9h to 21h and the price per way per person is € 18.
By Helicopter 
The Principality is only 7 minutes away from the airport by helicopter flight. During the flight, you can see spectacular aerial views of the beautiful Cote d’Azur coastline. Upon arrival, a shuttle will transport you to your desired destination.
Contact details for Heli Air Monaco: e-mail: fabien@heliairmonaco.com – phone: +377 92 050 050 – fax: +377 92 050 036 – website: www.heliairmonaco.com. You may benefit from the following rates if you indicate that you are attending the International Congress on Alzheimer Disease:
- Nice – Monaco: € 115 per person
- Monaco – Nice: € 99 per person
- Return fare: € 195 per person
Please note that the prices could slightly increase for the year 2010.
By Road 
The Principality of Monaco is an independent state which is easily accessible by all of its land borders. Monaco is linked to France and other European nations by a network of highways. The A8 motorway, which connects with the whole of the European motorway system, serves the Principality by means of easy access roads (an exit A8 – RN7 coming from Nice, Monaco going to or coming from Nice, Roquebrune after going to or coming from Italy).
By Ship 
The Principality’s two ports are equipped to greet a myriad of vessels including many large cruise ships and pleasure boats. The legendary Port Hercule (39.52 square acres) offers mooring and anchoring possibilities for up to five hundred vessels. The Port of Fontvieille (integrated into the new district) can house up to 60 vessels of 30 meters in length and, at close proximity, the Port of Cap d’Ail also proves to be a popular destination. Due to the popularity of these ports, Monaco is often chosen as the starting point or final destination of many Mediterranean cruises. In the summer, Monaco’s shores offer fantastic viewpoints of its international firework competitions.
Getting Around in Monaco
There are 5 local bus lines of transportation available within the Principality. Packages of 10 bus trip tickets are available for a discounted price by request to the bus driver.
- Monaco Ville, Monte Carlo, Saint Roman and return (ligne 1)
- Monaco Ville, Monte Carlo, Jardin exotique and return (ligne 2)
- Gare, Monte Carlo, Larvotto plage and return (ligne 6)
- Gare, Fontvieille, Hòpital and return (ligne 5)
- Larvotto plage, Fontvieille and return (ligne 6)
For further information regarding bus transportation within Monaco, please visit: www.cam.mc
HISTORY OF MONACO
The Principality of Monaco lies between France and the Mediterranean Sea. Monaco sits along a narrow coastal strip (spanning four meters long) bound by the mountainous foothills of the Tete de Chien and Mount Agel ranges. In spite of its exiguous territory, Monaco is a land brimming with history. For thousands of years men have yielded to the charms of its natural shelter.
Dating back to the time of the Prehistoric Era, the caves nestled in Monaco’s prominent cliffs served as a refuge for primitive tribes. Throughout history, Monaco experienced a succession of conquering civilizations from the Mediterranean Basin. First the Greeks, and then the Romans settled on its hospitable shores. Soon after, Monaco’s maritime promontory attracted numerous barbaric hordes that relentlessly crossed the seas. During the great invasions of the Vth and VIth centuries, Heracles-Monoikos (who according to legend, named the location “Monaco”) became Portus Herculis Monoeci under the domination of the Roman Empire. The Roman Empire was devastated, soon after, by the Saracens. A hundred years later, in the name of the Holy Germanic Roman Empire, the Genoese besieged and took over Monaco. On January 8th, 1297, Guelf Francois Grimaldi broke into the fortress (which was then in the hands of the Ghibellines) disguised as a monk and took control of the land. Then began the incredible, long-standing legacy of the Grimaldi Dynasty. The Grimaldi Dynasty shaped the identity of Monaco and has successfully reigned over Monaco for over seven centuries. In 1997, Monaco celebrated the 700th anniversary of the Dynasty.
In 1993, The Principality of Monaco became the 183rd State Member of the United Nations and in 2004, became the 46th Council of Europe Member State. Today, the city is made up of four districts: Monaco-Ville (the historical seat of the Principality, situated upon the rock where the Prince’s palace stands), Monte Carlo (the district surrounding the Casino), La Condamine (the district surrounding the Port Hercule), and Fontvieille (the new industrial district built on grounds gained from the sea).
MONACO-VILLE
The Palace of the Prince and the State Apartments
For several centuries, enemies of the Grimaldi Dynasty coveted Monaco, allowing the Principality to maintain its character as a fortress. Over time, the military structures of the Palace have remained fairly well preserved while the interiors of the palace have been significantly altered. The Palace, at present, possesses superb collections of paintings by master artists, intricate ancient tapestries, and precious furnitures. Also inside, lies a masterfully constructed gate from the 1960s that opens to the admirable Court of Honour. The Court of Honour is best known for its famous Carrara marble double stairway and beautiful stones pathways.
Everyday at midday, a ceremony of the Changing of the Guard is performed by the carabineers guarding the Prince’s Palace. This ceremony takes place on the Palace Square and involves a great deal of marching and counter-marching which often attracts a significant number of tourists.
The Cathedral of Monaco
In the heart of the city, lies the beautiful Cathedral of Monaco. Built in 1875, the cathedral was originally built as the bell tower of the Prince’s Palace and said to have been dedicated in “Spotless Conception.” Also at the cathedral site, lies a notable Episcopal throne made of Carrara marble, an awe-inspiring mosaic dome, numerous graves of former princes, and a wide array of XIIth century style stained glass.
The Old Town
To better understand the history of the Principality, tourists should visit the charming center of Monaco-Ville. The narrow streets of the Old Town, interconnected by vaulted passageways are lined with medieval-style houses centuries old. Facing the sea, lay the romantic Saint-Martin Gardens, which inspired famous poet Guillaume Apollinaire in the late IXXth century. Other popular attractions in Old Town include the Chapelle de la Paix, the Monaco Law Courts, the Place du Casino, and the Prince’s Palace.
The Oceanographic Museum
One of the main attractions for tourists in the Principality is the Oceanographic Museum. The Oceanographic Museum was inaugurated in 1910 by founder, Prince Albert I, and houses an extensive collection of artifacts from the numerous expeditions of the “Scientist Prince” (whose work provides the basis for today’s field of oceanography). This exceptional museum is an architectural masterpiece complete with an 85 meter, grandiose façade rising high above the sea. The Museum took eleven years and 100 tons of stone from la Turbie to build. The Museum invites scientists from all parts of the world to work in its esteemed laboratories.
The Exotic Garden
Inaugurated in 1933, the Exotic Garden houses a plethora of remarkable species of cacti. The cacti at the Garden are shown in surprising, unique, and sometimes surrealistic form. The cacti roots stem from Africa and Latin America, as well as from the Cape (Course), and the agave plants of the Aztecs. Also at the site of the Garden, tourists can visit a prehistoric cave of limestone nestled 60 meters underground.
