Monaco Properties

Monaco – Background information to help you in your search for the perfect Monaco property The Principality of Monaco - Monte Carlo is an independent state situated at the bottom of the Southern Alps, next to the Mediterranean and near to several French villages. Monaco consists of five neighbourhoods where property can be found. The Principality is fortunate to have very mild winters and sunny summers, but not excessively hot, making Monaco a pleasant place to live all year round. Riviera Property network can help you find your ideal home here. Ski lovers will note that ski resorts in the Alps are only an hour’s drive away from your Monaco property. The Grimaldi family gained control of Monaco in 1295. They took up residence in the finest Monaco property the Grimaldi Palace. Years of conflict followed until Monaco received full autonomy in 1524. In 1850 the reigning family was nearly bankrupt. Following the trend of other small towns in Europe permission was granted for a new addition to Monaco. A German-style casino was to be built in Monaco. The success of the casino was slow due to the inaccessibility of the Principality. This was to change in 1868 when the railway came to Monaco bringing with it large numbers of visitors which led to the Principality grow in wealth and Monaco property developed further. Read more at http://www.rivierapropertynetwork.com/monaco_property_for_sale.php To Read and Know more about RPN and view Properties for Sale on Line visit www.rivierapropertynetwork.com or our Magazine at www.riviera-property-magazine.com