Squeezed in between Nice and the Italian border, the tiny Principality of Monaco is a tax-free haven on France's glamorous Côte d'Azur. Come here if you want to live the high life or mingle with those who do: casinos, yachts, designer boutiques and elegant bars are part of daily life. Alternatively you can simply laze on a sun-drenched terrace and soak it all up, enjoying fantastic views out to sea and a stunning backdrop of the Alpine foothills.

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