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Monaco, a city-state on the French Riviera.

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The Principality of Monaco is a city-state located on the French Riviera, on the Mediterranean Sea . Its only land border is with France , though the border with Italy is nearby. The official language is French, and the currency is the Euro.

Monaco is not a member of the European Union, but it is in the Schengen Area and has an open border with France, with which it is in a customs union.

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How to get from Nice to Monaco by public transport?

What's the simplest and cheapest way to get from central Nice, France to Monaco by public transportation?
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How to prove one has spent time in the non-Schengen European microstates, in order to pause the Schengen clock?

I am considering staying in Monaco, San Marino, or Vatican City before I can enter the Schengen area again. According to this answer, it is valid to stay in these three micro-states in order to stop the Schengen clock. However, also according to the…
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Visiting Formula 1 Monaco GP on a tight budget

Racing is in my blood. I love Formula 1 and I have already watched live races in Germany and Belgium. But I'm dreaming of the Monte Carlo GP. The problem is - MONEY. So what's gonna be the cheapest way to see the Grand Prix weekend (Sa. + Sun.)…
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Visiting Monaco as an EU citizen -- what to think about?

I've never been outside of EU, so I could really use some advice before I put myself in a bad situation. I'm thinking about going to Monaco for vacation for a couple of days at the end of June. If this was an EU trip, I'd simply book train/plane…
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What is accessible in Monaco during the Formula 1 races?

As I understand it, the Monte Carlo Casino is closed during the races. Is that correct? When does it open? Is it closed only on Sundays or during practice times (e.g. Thursday noon), as well? Are you at least able to see how it looks from…
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Train from Nice to Monaco during Grand Prix weekend

I am staying in Nice for the Monaco Grand Prix and will be travelling by train to and from Monaco on Saturday and Sunday. Can I book an 'open' return for each day rather than selecting a train time for each journey? I would like to book the tickets…
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Cheapest train from Milan to Monaco

How much does the cheapest train from Milan to Monaco (Ventimiglia) cost?
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Help for places to see around Nice during the Monaco F1 GP weekend

I am visiting Monaco during the F1 GP weekend from 24/05 - 27/05. I am staying at Nice and traveling to Monaco on Sunday on the GP day. I am planning to arrive in Nice on the evening of 24th by Eurostar and leaving Nice on 27/05 in the morning by…
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Collecting euro coins of European microstates

I just got into EURO coins collecting again. The normal coins are pretty easy to get in normal life. But there are 4 European microstates (Andorra, Monaco, San Marino, Vatican City) where there are no coins in circulation. I was wondering if/where…
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Stop for bus 100 Nice/Monaco

What is the address at Le Port where I pick up Bus 100 to ride to Monaco from Nice? Wife is slightly handicapped so I don't want to have to walk a lot to find the bus stop.
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Documents needed for French Circulation visa for a new resident in UK, and where to submit them

I am a new resident in UK with an Indian passport. I have been in the UK for less than an year and I've only recently started working here for the first time, so don't have local savings to show if needed. My local bank account is also new i.e. less…
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How to get from Monaco to Nice by public transport?

How to take public transport from Monaco to Nice, and beyond to Vence please?
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