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A place where even luxury becomes common, that's certainly Hotel de Paris in Monte Carlo, Monaco. Hotel de Paris - Monaco - own picture taken in 2013 Hotel de Paris was opened in 1864 as a part of the Société des Bains de Mer (SBM), under the watchful eye of Prince Charles III of Monaco. Charles III, Prince of Monaco, source picture - Wikipedia The Hotel de Paris has a Michelin 3-star Louis XV restaurant and Le Bar Americain, listed on the World's best Bar selection. In the Louis XV, a world famous chef is cooking. It is Alain Ducasse. It also has huge wine cellars. Hotel de Paris - Monaco detail facade - own picture taken in 2013 The Hotel de Paris has 99 rooms and one of the suite is named after Winston Churchill. Notable guests: - Princess Grace of Monaco - Winston Churchill (stayed here every winter) - Cary Grant - Sir Roger Moore - Frank & Barbara Sinatra - Rothschild - Rockefeller - Vanderbilt - King Gustav V of Sweden - Duke

Monaco Princely Palace- own picture taken in 2013 During the reign of Prince Albert II of Monaco, November 19th. was declared as the National Day of Monaco. Prince Albert of Monaco and Princess Charlene The National Day, also called the Sovereign Prince's Day traditionally is determined by the ruling prince. The previous rulers often chose their name day as the National Day. It was Prince Rainier III, who chose 19 November as the National Day. Prince Albert II wanted to continue the celebrations on this day. Monaco Princely Palace - own picture taken in 2013 Of course the main celebrations take place in front of the Princely Palace in Monaco (see pictures). However there also will be a mass in the St. Nicolas Cathedral. St. Nicolas Cathedral In the evening before the National Day of Monaco there are huge fireworks in the harbor of Monaco. One of Monaco's Harbors - taken in 2013 Happy National Day Monaco!