Monte Carlo's Grimaldi Forum presents Faust (Revisited), with choreography by Jean-Christophe Maillot, fairytale costumes by Philippe Guillotel and sets by Rolf Sachs.

Monte Carlo's Grimaldi Forum presents Faust (Revisited), with choreography by Jean-Christophe Maillot, fairytale costumes by Philippe Guillotel and sets by Rolf Sachs.

The Monte Carlo Circus Festival presents a cornucopia of world-class circus acts, from flying trapeze artists to trained white tigers. Artists come from around the globe, from China to Canada…

Historic sports cars come out of storage, are spruced up and prepared for this challenging rally, which starts in Valence, pauses in Gap and ends in Monaco.

Nowadays, every town in the world hosts its own marathon. Monaco has hosted its own race for eight years, offering runners and spectators spectacular views of the Cote d'Azur.

The forward-thinking Monte Carlo Spring Arts Festival includes theatre, concerts and recitals in venues all over town, including the Grimaldi Forum.

Influential British jazz fusion guitarist John McLaughlin performs at the Salle Garnier in the Monaco Opera House.

Monaco's magnificent Stade Louis II stadium is the setting for the Herculis Zepter meeting, the final of the Golden League series and one of the year's biggest athletics events.

Every two years, the town of Monte Carlo invites leading sculptors to devise a work based a specific theme. The resulting group of sculptures is then exhibited in the public gardens and the…

Monte Carlo's stylish casino is a focal point of the Place du Casino. Adhere to the strict dress code (jacket and tie for men), mix with the rich and famous and try your luck at roulette…

Founded by Prince Albert I in 1910, Monaco's Oceanographic Museum & Aquarium is an architectural masterpiece in its own right. Located at the waterfront, the museum comprises a wide collection…

Built by architect Charles Garnier, the Monaco Opera House was inaugurated in 1879. Over the years, the opera has acquired a reputation that rivals many of its European counterparts. It stages…

Located in the mythical Hotel de Paris, Le Bar Américain is a late-night haunt oozing sophistication and class. Try a cocktail, made up of a heady mix of vintage liqueurs, and sway gently to…

Depending on your mood, choose between Maya Bay's cream and bamboo seating area for a relaxing dinner with friends or its vibrant red seats and tables for a hot date. The food is distinctively…

Fort Antoine is an early 18th-century fortress, built on the north-eastern tip of the Rock, now used as a breezy outdoor theatre with seats for 350 spectators. In this enchanting setting, high…

The Hotel Columbus is affordable, but no less swanky than many Monaco institutions. Its Bar du Columbus has giant plasma screens broadcasting Fashion TV, the perfect backdrop if you're going…

The jet-set of the French Riviera meets up at the Bistroquet for a bite to eat, followed by cocktails and themed parties on its upper floors.

Stars 'n' Bars is an American-style diner-cum-sports bar with a remarkable collection of objects donated by famous sports stars. A late-night kitchen serves Tex-Mex and US food until midnight.

Port Hercules (Port Hercule) is Monaco's glamorous marina, where billionaires anchor their luxury yachts.

There's a Zebra Square in Paris and another one in Moscow, but it's the Monaco venue that takes the prize with its gorgeous location facing out into the glistening sea, a few minutes away from…