• In Monaco-Ville (the Old Town), hop on the Azur Express Tourist Train, which offers commentaries in French, Italian, German and English.

• Attend the world-famous Monaco Grand Prix Formula One race, which takes place every year in the principality’s narrow winding streets, attracting thousands of spectators. Another favourite is the Historic Grand Prix, which is held every other year.

• Practise all types of watersports, with facilities for waterskiing, parasailing and windsurfing all provided. The Diving Club of Cap d’Ail (outside Monaco) organises diving sessions (tel: (4) 9378 3174). Sailing and yachting are generally popular and the Yacht Club de Monaco offers sailing lessons during July and August, while the harbour also offers extensive facilities.

• Gamble in style at the Grand Casino in Monte Carlo. The casino is located in Monaco’s most famous quartier known as the Golden Circle, where all the most luxurious and fashionable hotels, restaurants and boutiques can also be found (including the famous Hôtel de Paris). The building's style is distinctively grand and luxurious and the casino is linked to the Salle Garnier Opera House by an impressive atrium lined with 28 Ionic columns made of onyx. The minimum age for entering any of Monte Carlo’s casinos is 21.

• Relax at Monaco's health spas and beauty centres, the most famous one being the Thermes Marins de Monte Carlo (website: www.montecarlospa.com).

• Take a panoramic flight over the principality and the surrounding area with Heli-Air Monaco (tel: 9205 0050; website: www.heliairmonaco.com). Trips last from 10 to 40 minutes.

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