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Hotel Metropole, Monte Carlo has a new luxurious and glamorous addition which is the restaurant and bar Odyssey. The new dining location has been created outdoors on the banks of a pool. There is no other space in Monte Carlo that serves an opulent menu created by Michelin star chef Joël Robuchon by the poolside. The new restaurant cum bar will open its doors for the guests later this month to cater to large number of vacationers coming for the summer getaway.   Karl Lagerfeld who has even designed the interiors of a helicopter , is associated with the design of the outdoor space as a restaurant. He has put up a Grecian Mural as a backdrop at the poolside. The designer believes that the Mediterranean concept sets the mood and perfectly fits with the relaxed atmosphere of the restaurant. It is no less than his films or exclusive accessories. Odyssey Provides Alfresco Dining Experience Around the Pool Robuchon has added elements from France, Spain, Gree...

On June Laurent Voulzy and Jane Birkin take to the stage of the Salle Garnier opera house!

 The Monaco F1 Grand Prix has started this morning with the practice session! Experience all the thrills and excitement of Formula 1 with Monte-Carlo SBM.  We welcome you to an outstanding setting, at the very heart of the F1 Grand Prix race-track! 70 years of the Monaco Grand Prix – 24 to 27 May  -> THE Formula 1 event of the year! Gorgeous Lana del Rey yesterday on the Place du Casino

 Prince Albert of Monaco - Charlene Wittstock Welcome to the Monaco - Grand Prix 2012 Head to Monte Carlo for the unforgettable Monaco Grand Prix this year! Monte Carlo a french speaking destination famous for glamour and has a great choice of hotels, casinos, celebrity sightings but is home to the best event the Formula 1 Monaco Grand Prix, how can you resist. Get ready for the race, Thursday 26th May to Sunday 29th May 2012 it all begins. The most famous event is soon approaching and May 2012 sees the F1 Grand Prix motors start. It is the slowest and the hardest circuits in the world Formula 1 Championship so get ready for a battle to the finish.  If you are planning to attend you will want to stay in either Monaco, Nice, Cannes or the French Riviera, transport can be crazy in Monaco and the surrounding areas so make sure you plan your visit well beforehand.   There are many packages you can choose from to make this the most memorable of events you attend this yea...

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Some classic hotels are never quite the same again after a big renovation. The Métropole, however, is perhaps even more a big deal than it already was — when it started to show its age, the famed Parisian designer Jacques Garcia was commissioned for an update, and it turns out that his hyper-luxe style is the perfect match for what was already a pretty delightfully over-the-top grand hotel. This belle-époque Italianate mansion is an alternative to the bigger palace hotels down on the waterfront, and while it’s not exactly understated or cozy, it’s got an air of discreet privacy about it. The rooms are stunningly opulent and decidedly old-fashioned — Mr. Garcia doesn’t go in for anything minimalist, preferring rich fabrics, ornate antiques and classic marble baths. The location means the Métropole is just slightly off the beaten path, as does its status as an independent, outside the SBM conglomerate that controls the Monte-Carlo casino and many of the hotels. An excellent ...