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Hôtel de Paris, Monaco

Hotel de Paris at Monte Carlo

Hotel de Paris at Monte Carlo

Hotel de Paris at Monte Carlo

Hotel de Paris at Monte Carlo

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Prince Charles III of Monaco had a plan: to turn his city into a meeting place for blue-blooded and world famous hedonists and since gambling was illegal in France at that time Monte Carlo quickly established a reputation for itself at the end of the 19th Century as THE place to be to go wild and enjoy life to the fullest. The Hôtel de Paris was opened in 1863 and attracted the international elite; from Russian Tsars to the Duke of Windsor to Winston Churchill, many a world-famous name stayed here to enjoy the splendour of the hotel itself and the stunning views of the azure blue sea. The hotel has since enjoyed several renovations yet retains the charm and sophistication of the times from which it first became famous. From the moment you step into the lobby it’s like taking a trip back in time. Further points of interest are the jazz bar, the delicious restaurants and the well-appointed spa complex. An absolute must for dinner reservations is the Louis XV dining room where French star cook Alain Ducasse prepares a dizzying number of mouth-watering dishes.

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