Defined by glitz and glamour and situated on an exclusive two-mile coastline along the Mediterranean Sea, Monte Carlo has long been synonymous with luxury and wealth. Authored by Ségolène Cazenave Manara, Monte Carlo is part of Assouline's Travel Series. This book takes note of the over-the-top opulence associated with the principality while also exploring the culture and history of this rocky promontory, where the sovereign family ensures that heritage is preserved and appreciated. The result is an enclave where expensive sports cars, luxury apartments, and super yachts sit alongside monumental baroque buildings like the Musée Océanographique de Monaco, contemporary architecture including Foster + Partners' Yacht Club de Monaco and the 12th-century Prince’s Palace of Monaco.
