Assouline Book "The Classic Collection - Monte Carlo".
A treasure trove of glitz and glamour awaits you on an exclusive two-mile stretch of coastline along the Mediterranean Sea. High rollers, professional athletes and international stars flock to Monaco in droves. Although it is filled with flashy sports cars, luxury apartments, superyachts and unlimited entertainment, the rocky promontory is not devoid of culture and history. The sovereign family ensures that the principality's illustrious heritage is preserved and enhanced. And its over-the-top opulence is simply equal to its allure. The newly designed Foster + Partners Yacht Club de Monaco stands in stark contrast to the monumental baroque building that houses the Musée Océanographique de Monaco. The Nouveau Musée National de Monaco, which showcases the latest in contemporary art, is a full 180 metres from the 12th-century Prince's Palace of Monaco. Yet it all exists harmoniously on 500 acres of grounds. The list of Monaco regulars reads like the list of guests at the ultimate private party: Charles Leclerc, Grace Kelly, Sir Roger Moore, Tyra Banks, Frank Sinatra, Rudolf Nureyev, Bjorn Borg, and Ringo Starr, to name a few. Whether you're drawn to the high-level racing (Monaco Grand Prix, Rolex Monte-Carlo Masters), must-see events (Ballets de Monte-Carlo, Monaco National Festival), iconic Société des Bains de Mer properties (Monte Carlo Casino, Hôtel de Paris Monte Carlo, Monte-Carlo Beach), or Michelin-starred restaurants (LeLouis XV, Rampoldi, Pavyllon Monte-Carlo), the world's celebrities keep coming back again and again. With exclusive images from the palace archives and a foreword by Prince Albert II of Monaco, Monte Carlo offers readers a front-row seat with VIP access to the jewel of the French Riviera.
Author: Text by Ségolène Cazenave Manara.