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Monaco is one of the world's most acclaimed resort areas, located along France's Mediterranean coastline but operated as an independent city-state. The region is best known as the home of famed resort district Monte Carlo, which showcases an iconic Belle-époque-style casino complex and the famed Salle Garnier opera house, constructed by world-renowned architect Charles Garnier. In old Monaco-Ville, the Palais Princier preserves the city-state's royal residence, offering guided tours throughout the week. World-class museums and garden facilities include the Oceanographic Museum and Aquarium, showcasing more than 4,000 species of fish and 200 invertebrate species, and the Jardin Exotique, which presents rare plants from around the world, including rare cacti and subtropical species. Luxurious hotels, gourmet restaurants, and vibrant nightlife destinations abound, particularly near its yacht-lined harbor. Each year, the city hosts its famed Grand Prix motor race, which travels directly through its urban streets. Map
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