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Monaco Travel - Grand Prix Preparation

Published: May 21, 2014 · Modified: Nov 25, 2022 by Raquel · This post may contain affiliate links · 30 Comments

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I recently got back from an amazing vacation in Europe. We went to Nice, Monaco and Rome. With the Monaco Grand Prix coming up this weekend, I wanted to share a few photos of the preparations in Monaco with you. Monaco is an a beautiful principality that is on the French Riviera. There is a glamourous lifestyle there and the nation is quite picturesque, in every direction.

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Monaco has about 38,000 permanant residents and it is the second smallest nation in the world (after the Vatican). Monte Carlo hosts the famous Grand Prix every year and while we were there, we were able to see many of the preparations for this iconic race.

To see this principality prepare for the Monaco Grand Prix was really great. We actually walked the entire course over a few days. The 72nd Annual Grand Prix is this coming weekend. The bleachers were set up for ticket holders and the thousands of people who come into the area for the race.

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Oh and of course you can also watch it from your yacht if you have one. If you do not have one, you can arrange to rent a space on one for the race.

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Prices for this start at $1800 Euros per person. (That's about $2500 in US Dollars). That would be for a smaller yacht. There are also come bigger ones like these. I cannot even imagin how much one of these would cost for the day.

Mega-yachts-in-Monaco

The Monaco Grand Prix is one of the most difficult car races. Of course hairpin turns like this one, would not be easy at a slow speed...

Monaco-hairpin-turn

There were lots of historic formula one cars preparing for the historic race. This race ran a couple of weeks ago. It was really a treat to see all of the historic classic automobiles.

Classic-Formula-One-Cars

Tires

 

Monaco was amazing and we really enjoyed the aquarium, casinos and oh the food!  I will be sharing more about our trip soon. Now that I have seen the circuit, I am going to watch the race for the first time this year. I will be taping it since it starts at 4:30am Pacific Time.  Will you be watching the Grand Prix this Sunday?

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  1. Irene

    May 21, 2014 at 3:26 pm

    Thanks for taking me back to Monaco! Nice post and pictures~

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    • Raquel

      May 21, 2014 at 7:30 pm

      Thanks Irene! I bet you loved it there!

      Reply
  2. Michelle

    May 21, 2014 at 5:13 pm

    Thank you for the fabulous tour of Monaco. It looks amazing! I am going to Europe in July and considered Monaco but decided on Santorini, Greece. I hope it's a little less expensive to go for a ride on a yacht or boat 😉

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    • Raquel

      May 21, 2014 at 7:29 pm

      I am sure you can find a nice yacht ride for less Michelle. I have heard Santorini is awesome. It's on my list to visit. 🙂

      Reply
  3. ChiWei

    May 21, 2014 at 6:09 pm

    Heck yeah, I will! Last year's was drama-rific 🙂 Thanks for linking up at The Project Stash!

    Reply
    • Raquel

      May 21, 2014 at 7:28 pm

      Yes it was exciting last year!

      Reply
  4. Tamara

    May 21, 2014 at 6:32 pm

    This is one of my dreams. I've never left North America, which is a bit pathetic.
    I love this visual and literary tour!

    Reply
    • Raquel

      May 21, 2014 at 7:32 pm

      It's not pathetic at all. Before you know it Des and Scarlet will be old enough to want to go!

      Reply
  5. Jamie

    May 21, 2014 at 7:48 pm

    Really enjoying your photos =) Seriously, so gorgeous... can't wait to hear more about your trip!

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    • Raquel

      May 22, 2014 at 6:46 am

      Thanks Jamie! I cannot wait to see you at BlogHer this year! It will be so much fun to catch up!

      Reply
  6. Ann

    May 21, 2014 at 8:12 pm

    OK, so jealous! I do dream of Europe. I never considered Monaco, but that would be so cool to go and watch the race....even if I couldn't do it from a yacht.

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    • Raquel

      May 22, 2014 at 6:47 am

      It is so beautiful there Ann and there are many places to watch....with a glass of wine. 🙂

      Reply
  7. Akaleistar

    May 22, 2014 at 4:15 pm

    Beautiful pictures!

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    • Raquel

      May 25, 2014 at 9:08 am

      Thanks Ashley!

      Reply
  8. Daniele Holmberg

    May 22, 2014 at 9:22 pm

    Raquel, This is such an awesome post and it sounds like you had an amazing trip! Monaco is such a beautiful place! This made me reminiscent of my trip to Monaco in that we were there prior to Gran Prix. You have great pictures! <3

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    • Raquel

      May 25, 2014 at 9:09 am

      Glad I could help remind you of your trip Daniele! It was so awesome to be there - what a lifestyle!

      Reply
  9. Bella Vida Letty

    May 23, 2014 at 7:16 am

    Monaco has always seemed glamorous to me. I'd love to go during the film festival.

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    • Raquel

      May 25, 2014 at 9:06 am

      I agree - it would be great to see the film festival happenings Letty. Thanks for stopping by! Have a wonderful weekend!

      Reply
  10. debbiedoos

    May 23, 2014 at 6:54 pm

    Amazing is right! On our bucket list. Ever since our trip to Ireland last Spring, I want to travel the world. If only we had a money tree lol! Thanks for sharing your fabulous pictures and time. Have a great weekend. XO

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    • Raquel

      May 25, 2014 at 9:05 am

      I would love to see Ireland one day Debbie! I know what you mean about that money tree LOL! Thanks and have a great weekend too!

      Reply
  11. Nici

    May 24, 2014 at 5:29 am

    What a fabulous trip! I've only been to Germany in Europe, but one day hope to hit some of the places that you saw. You pictures were great...I'm sure they don't even do the beauty justice. So picturesque! Thanks for sharing with us!
    Blessings,
    Nici

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    • Raquel

      May 25, 2014 at 9:04 am

      Oh I hope to see Germany someday Nici. I have only been to the airports in Germany. Thanks for the sweet comments, it was so beautiful there!

      Reply
  12. Alison

    May 26, 2014 at 1:19 am

    Wow, it looks amazing! I've always wanted to go to Monaco, lucky you 🙂

    Reply
    • Raquel

      May 28, 2014 at 8:11 pm

      Thanks Alison! Yes, I do feel lucky 🙂

      Reply
  13. Carin

    May 29, 2014 at 1:52 am

    Oh how fun that you got to see that! I'd love to go to the Monaco grand prix one day, but ever so slightly out of our budget. We went to Silverstone a number of years ago (pre kids) and that was a lot of fun (my husband still teases me that I'm the only one that can fall asleep during a race, but the sound of all those motors running was hypnotic)

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    • Raquel

      May 30, 2014 at 6:16 am

      Oh Carin I cannot even imaging falling asleep during the race LOL. Those cars are pretty loud - I envy that you can sleep through the noise. Thank you for stopping by.

      Reply
  14. Cindy Eikenberg

    May 29, 2014 at 4:53 am

    Raquel, I just loved getting to virtually take a trip! What stunning photos - Monoco looks just gorgeous and I, too, would love to get the Grand Prix one day - on my bucket list! Thanks for letting me go there in pictures and spirit and for sharing at Best of the Weekend. Hope you're having a fantastic week!

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    • Raquel

      May 30, 2014 at 6:15 am

      It is really stunning there Cindy and I hope you get to see it someday. Thanks for the kind comments, this week is going well. Happy Weekend to you and thanks for hosting Best of the Weekend. My favorite time of the week 🙂

      Reply
  15. Lana

    May 31, 2014 at 11:08 pm

    How fun! My son is a huge Formula 1 fan so we watched the race. Would love to go to Monaco someday!

    Reply
    • Raquel

      June 01, 2014 at 9:20 pm

      It was such a great location - just beautiful! Hope your son enjoyed the race last weekend.

      Reply

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