SPRINGTIME IN MONACO

Synonymous with superlative luxury, the Principality of Monaco unfurls all its charm in the spring. Offering a festive break, it proposes a plethora of palatial hotels, star-rated restaurants, luxury boutiques, art-galleries, museums, theatres... Not forgetting its famous casino, nightclubs and Les Thermes Marins for total immersion.



Proposing laid-back, green luxury, this contemporary 10-acre resort on the seafront offers an audacious fusion of styles and ambiances. It hosts three restaurants, a cocktail bar and a Cinq Mondes spa. www.montecarlosbm.com

Cultivating peacefulness and discretion, L’Hermitage is housed in a sumptuous “Belle Époque” palace, listed as an historic monument. It is linked directly to Les Thermes Marins de Monte-Carlo. www.montecarlosbm.com

Famous for its summer Club La Vigie, its water sports base and its organic restaurant Elsa, this year with Chef Mélanie Serre at the helm, the Monte-Carlo Beach combines a beach club atmosphere with gastronomy, creative cocktails and a discerning programme of music. www.montecarlosbm.com

With a surface area of 179 m2 including 44 m2 of terraces, the Diamond Suite Garnier at the prestigious Hôtel de Paris can easily accommodate 6 guests. Its terraces offer views of the Casino de Monte-Carlo and the Mediterranean Sea. www.montecarlosbm.com

This winter, the Hotel Metropole treated itself to embellishment to welcome its guests to the peak of luxury. On the top floor, the spacious terrace of the prestigious Carré d’Or suite signed Jacques Garcia offers a unique view of the sea, the Casino and its luxuriant gardens. www.metropole.com