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France: Plans for automatic long-stay visas for British second home owners scrapped

The Constitutional Council has scrapped plans for an automatic right to long-stay visas for British second home owners, which would have allowed them to spend as much time as they liked in France,...

Two iconic Monaco hotels in the running for Travel + Leisure’s World’s Best Awards 2024

The Hôtel de Paris Monte-Carlo and Hôtel Hermitage Monte-Carlo have both earned themselves a spot on the shortlist of Travel + Leisure's rankings of the world’s finest hotels.

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How did Monaco’s Port Hercule get its name?

What do a divine hero of Ancient Greek mythology and a small, wealthy state on the north of the Mediterranean coast have in common? Quite a lot as it happens, and far more than just the name of a...

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The story and meaning behind Monaco’s latest stamp collection

Three new and limited editions stamps have been released for 2024 by Monaco's Office des Émissions de Timbres-Poste and each bears a theme close to the heart of Prince Albert II.

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Parking off limits in Port Hercule as Monaco nears peak rally season

Pedestrian access and car parking in and around Port Hercule will be limited over the next few weeks as the Rallye Automobile Monte-Carlo and its vintage counterpart come to town.

A8 maintenance works to affect travel between Monaco and Mougins this week

Although the majority of works will take place overnight, some disruptions could still leak over into peak times. Here’s when and where travel on the A8 will be affected.