Pre-Conference Tutorials, Monday, March 8, 2010, 09:00

About
Monaco
The Principality of Monaco may be one of the smallest countries in the world but
it has an incredible amount to offer. Accessible, glamourous, and with DIA’s
specially negotiated hotel rates, very affordable, Monaco is one of the world’s
most attractive destinations. For three days in March 2010, Monaco’s 33,000
inhabitants will be joined by 3,000 EuroMeeting participants. As all hotels are
within walking distance of the Convention Centre, the 2010 EuroMeeting will have
an intimate feel that maximises networking opportunities. With picturesque places
to discover, sites to visit, museums, leisure facilities, shops and boutiques, and over
150 restaurants, you may be very tempted to extend your trip.
An international hub, easily accessible by air, road and rail, the Nice-Côte d’Azur
International Airport is a 30-minute drive away, providing flights to more than 80 destinations
throughout the world, and the new TGV railway centre is completely underground and links the
town centre to the whole European rail network.
Quick facts:
Area: Approximately 2 square km (1 square mile)
Location: Between the French and Italian Rivieras
Climate: Sunny weather all-year round
Languages: The official language of Monaco is French but English, Italian, as well as Monégasque (local language) are also spoken.
Currency: The Euro
Government: Constitutional monarchy. The Grimaldi family has ruled over Monaco since 1297.
Discovering Monaco
La Condamine is the port area. Monte Carlo is the main centre for business and entertainment where the famous
Monte Carlo Casino is located. Monaco-Ville, the old city built on a rocky promontory extending into the
Mediterranean, known as the Rock of Monaco, or simply Le Rocher (the Rock) is where the palace is located. For
more information, please go to www.visitmonaco.com
The Convention Centre
The EuroMeeting will take place at the state-of-the-art Grimaldi Forum on the waterfront. This daylight-filled building
with its stunning glass entrance is built on land reclaimed from the sea. It opened for conferences in September
2000.
Getting to Monaco
By road
The European motorway network which passes only 8km from the centre of town links the Principality to
France, Spain, Italy, Switzerland, Germany, the Benelux countries, Austria and the UK. On leaving Nice airport,
this network enables you to reach the Principality of Monaco, 22km away in less than 30 minutes, thanks to its
own junction on one of the departmental coastal roads.
Between Nice and Monaco, you can also take three highly attractive roads, the “Basse Corniche” (N98), along
the coast, the “Moyenne Corniche” (N7), passing through Eze Village and the “Grande Corniche”, passing
through La Turbie and Col d’Eze at an altitude of 512m.
By rail
All trains stop at the Monaco/Monte Carlo station. The TGVs to and from Paris (journey time 5.5 hours). Trains to Milan, Genoa or Basel during the day.
Overnight trains to Strasbourg, Paris, Toulouse, Irun, Port-Bou, Milan, Venice, Pisa and Rome. Regional Express Trains which connect the towns on the Côte
d’Azur.
By plane
The Nice Côte d’Azur International Airport links the Principality of Monaco to more than 86 worldwide destinations. The highlight of the Côte d’Azur, the
Principality of Monaco, via Nice airport (30 minutes by road, or 7 minutes by helicopter transfer) is linked daily to major European capitals and beyond to all
continents. Save Up to 20% on Airfare with the Star Alliance Network! See page 49 for details.
Bus from Nice Côte d’Azur International Airport to Monaco
DIA will provide a complimentary direct shuttle between Nice Côte d’Azur International Airport and DIA’s conference hotels in Monaco. To find out this and
other discounted/complimentary transport offerings, please see page 49.
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