XXV Annual Congress of The European Society of Regional Anaesthesia & Pain Therapy (ESRA), Monte Carlo, Monaco, September 6-9, 2006

Useful Information

Deo Juvante
"Deo Juvante"

National name: Principaute de Monaco / Principality of Monaco
Capital: Monaco
Area: 1.95 sq km/0.75 sq mi
Population: 33,000 ( estim.2005)
Language: French(official), Monegasque (a mixture of the French Provencal and Italian Liguria dialects), Italian
Religion: Roman Catholic about 90%
Time difference: GMT +1
Currency: The currency in Monaco the Euro. There are a number of currency exchanges which are open all day, including Sunday and bank holidays.
Electricity: The standard voltage in Monaco is 220 V.
Visa: Participants needing a visa for entry to Monaco are strongly advised to make their application in their home country at least three months before the intended date of travel.

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Map
Travel By Car
The Principality of Monaco is an independent state which is easily accessible by all of its land borders. Monaco is linked to France and other European nations by a network of highways.

Distances by car between Monaco and some European cities:

Destination

Total distance

Amsterdam

850 miles

Barcelona

418 miles

Berlin

817 miles

Bern

367 miles

Bonn

686 miles

Brussels

755 miles

Florence

250 miles

Frankfurt

594 miles

Geneva

325 miles

London

872 miles

Lyon

303 miles

Madrid

789 miles

Milan

184 miles

Munich

482 miles

Paris

588 miles

Rome

410 miles

Venice

339 miles

Zurich

355 miles

Website: www.maporama.com

Travel By Train
All international trains stop at the train station in Monaco-Monte-Carlo : the Ligure which links Marseille and Milan, the "train bleu" which links Paris and Ventimiglia, the T.G.V. (high-speed train) between Nice and Paris, or have at least a connecting train from the Principality.


For information on Trains in Europe, dial 1-800-4-EURAIL or visit "Europe on Rail" website at www.europeonrail.com. You can also visit the website of French Railway Company SNCF at www.sncf.com (select France and type in " Monaco" when selecting the city).
Travel By Plane
The Nice-Côte-d'Azur International Airport , located 22 kilometers from Monaco, links the Principality to the major cities of the world. Confortable and rapid travel is ensured by numerous direct flights.



Aer Lingus

www.aerlingus.com

Germanwings

www.germanwings.com

Aeroflot

www.aeroflot.com

KLM Royal Dutch

www.klm.com

Air France

www.airfrance.com

Lufthansa

www.lufthansa.com

Alitalia

www.altalia.com

Royal Air Maroc

www.royalairmaroc.com

Austrian Airlines

www.aua.com

Saudi Arabian Airline

www.saudiairlines.com

British Airways

www.britishairways.com

Scandinavian Airline

www.scandinavian.net

Delta Air Lines

www.delta.com

Swiss

www.swiss.com

Easy Jet

www.easyjet.com

Tunisair

www.tunisair.com

Emirates

www.emirates.com

Turkish Airlines

www.turkishairlines.com

Finnair

www.finnair.com

Virgin Atlantic

www.virgin-atlantic.com

Iberia

www.iberia.com

Virgin Express

www.virgin-express.com

Website: www.nice.aeroport.fr 

Between Nice Airport and Monaco - MonteCarlo
Travel By Hellicopter
The Principality is only 7 minutes away from the airport if you take one of the numerous daily helicopter flights.
During the flight, you will discover the most beautiful shores of the Côte d'Azur.
pon arrival, a shuttle will take you to your desired destination.

Travel By Hellicopter
For further information or to make a reservation, visit the website www.heliairmonaco.com , call (+377) 92 05 00 50 or fax (+377) 92 05 00 51
Flight time: approximately 7 minutes
Average rate: 75 € one-way, per person.

Car rental or Taxi
If you are in a hurry, we suggest taking the highway (autoroute). The existence of a specific and direct exit for Monaco will allow for arrival in approximately 20 minutes. If you prefer a scenic drive, take the low or middle coastal roads (known as the Basse and Moyenne Corniche). You will discover unforgettable panoramic views.
Journey time: approximately 35 minutes
Average rate: 70 €

By Bus
Regular bus service links the airport to the Principality in 45 minutes.


Departure from terminal 1 and 2 every hour, from 9:00AM to 9:00PM.
Journey time: approximately 45 minutes
Fare is 13 € for one-way, 21.5 € roundtrip
Website: www.cam.mc

Entertainment

There is so much going on in Monaco, that no two days are ever the same. In addition to the major events organized throughout the year, there is plenty time for leisure activities which are particularly enjoyable in the Principality.

Everything is done to give you the opportunity to go out day and night:

outdoor sporting activities: tennis, golf, jogging
magnificent walks in the parks and gardens
the pleasures of shopping: more than 100 shops
numerous museums, places of interest and tourist activities
gastronomy : more than 150 restaurants on every style
for the night owl : casinos, cinemas, discos
for the " art lovers": opera, theatre…
the events calendar

Useful Links

Monaco Tourist Authority
(French/English)
Official website of the Monaco Tourist Authority
Government of Monaco Official site of the Government of Monaco
World Trade Center Monaco Information on the World Trade Center in Monaco
The Princess Grace Foundation USA Official site of the foundation in the USA
Monaco Railway Station Information on the new Monaco railway station
General Information The Riviera Côte d’Azur Regional Tourist Board
The Princess Grace Foundation Official site of the foundation
The Princess Grace Irish Library Official site of the library
Alternative web site  General information about Monaco
Monaco Directory Official business directory of Monaco
List of financial institutions  
 
Publications/Newspapers
Nice Matin Local newspaper in French only
Online News Monegasque news online
 
PLANNING YOUR HOLIDAY

Getting to Monaco

Nice International Airport Information on Nice International Airport
L'Aeroport de Cannes Mandelieu Information on Cannes Airport
HELI AIR Monaco Information on helicopter transfers to Monaco
Monacair Touring Monaco and its surroundings by helicopter
Europe On Rail Information on Trains (for Monaco, choose France)
ITI Information on road itineraries
Maporama Information on road itineraries
Rapides Cotes d'Azur Information on bus transfers to Monaco
 
WHAT TO DO WHILE IN MONACO
Tourist Attractions & Leisure Activities
Les Thermes Marins de Monte-Carlo Official site of Monaco's spa
Oceanographic Museum Official site for the oceanographic museum and aquarium
Palais de Monaco - Prince's Palace  Official site of the Monaco Palace
Monte-Carlo Casino Web site of the Societe des Bains de Mer
 
Touring Monaco
Limousine Tours Limousine service - Partner with the Le Club Diamant Rouge de Monaco.
Star Limousine Limousine service - Partner with the Le Club Diamant Rouge de Monaco.
Dream Tours Limousine service
Monacair Touring Monaco and its surroundings by helicopter
HELI AIR Monaco Information on helicopter transfers to Monaco
 
Restaurants / bars
Stars 'n' Bars Casual dining & bar - American style
 
Shopping
Monte-Carlo Must Online shopping center
Manufacture de Porcelaine de Monaco Hand-crafted porcelain manufacurer
Shopping in Monaco Online shopping center
Lalique Web site of the famous fine crystal and silverware boutique present in Monaco
The Cellphonecie Cellular phone rental service
Selek Limited Web site of Selek Limited, a cellular phone rental service
Repossi Official supplier to HSH Prince Rainier III of Monaco
Monaco stores online Online mall with 60 stores from Monaco
 
Transportation
Compagnie des Autobus de Monaco Official site of the bus services within Monaco
Elite Rent-A-Car Limousine service
Trans Côte d'Azur Boat trips from Nice to Monaco from June thru September
 
EVENTS IN MONACO
Events Information Online event information web site
 

Cultural Events

Monte-Carlo Ballet Official site of the Monte-Carlo Ballet
Monte-Carlo Opera Official site of the Monte-Carlo Opera
 
Sports Events
International Tennis Championships Information on Monte-Carlo International Tennis Championships
Monaco Grand Prix, Monaco Historic Grand Prix, Monte Carlo Car Rally, etc… Information on motor sport events in Monaco
International Monaco Marathon Official site of the International Monaco Marathon
Yacht Club Official web site of the Monaco Yacht Club
AS Monaco Official site of AS Monaco, Monaco's Soccer Team