26 August 2013

Rocks


The rocky coast of Cap d'Ail.

25 August 2013

Upside Down


Reflection in the pool near the entrance to the Grimaldi Forum and the Japanese Gardens.  The reflection is of apartments along Avenue Princesse Grace.

24 August 2013

The Weird Bicycle


Cap d'Ail

Isn't this the weirdest bike!  The photos aren't anything to write home about but I wanted to show you the bike regardless.  I can't imagine balancing on a bike in this position - can you? 

23 August 2013

Arman's Motophant


Arman's Motophant stands on a high plinth in the Chemin des Sculptures, near the circus tent, in Fontvieille. Isn't it absolutely perfectly named?  Vroom Vroom ...

It was created in 1988 by Arman (Armand Pierre Fernandez) an American, who was born in Nice in 1928 and died in 2005.

22 August 2013

Morning has Broken ...


It's going to be a glorious day!

21 August 2013

One for the Girls


Let's have a nice male body to look at today.  In fact, it's a photo I took in May when the Grand Prix was being dismantled.

20 August 2013

Amadeus


This superyacht Amadeus is owned by French industrialist and art collector, Bernard Arnault.  Bernard Arnault is France's richest person and not long ago said he would take Belgian citizenship to avoid the very high French taxes but there was such an outcry he changed his mind! He's the chairman and CEO of the French conglomerate LVMH, the largest luxury-products company in the world - Louis Vuitton and so on.

Amadeus was built  in 1969 as a research vessel and was converted to a superyacht in 2007. She has an icebreaker hull.

19 August 2013

Beach Prices at Larvotto


Neptune Plage. This is what a day on Larvotto Beach will cost you.

18 August 2013

Workout


This triathlon athlete is running along the promenade above Larvotto Beach, around this pool and fountain and back again. 

17 August 2013

Symphony in Brown


Symphony in brown ...

16 August 2013

Wibbly-wobbly


The railings of apartment balconies reflected in the pool of the Japanese Garden.  Note the white fish.

15 August 2013

Contre-jour on Larvotto Beach


Taken against the sun on Larvotto Beach. That's the edge of the jelly-fish net in the foreground.

14 August 2013

Picasso in Monaco


Picasso at the Grimaldi Forum.

13 August 2013

Sharing his Cloak


We are in the beautiful neo-classical church of Notre Dame de l’Assomption in Eze village.  The church was reconstructed between 1764 and 1778 after the original fell into ruin. It was classified as a National Monument of France in 1984.

Here, under an archway, is this golden portrait of Saint Martin sharing his cloak.

12 August 2013

Dry Garden


I'm not sure if those bamboo poles are a work of art or a dry garden - perhaps both?   Today we are on the enormous pontoon in Port Hercule - this is where those massive cruise ships tie up and this strangely shaped building houses the lifts, offices and access to parking.

11 August 2013

Fun for Hire


These fun little cars are available for hire outside Stars 'n' Bars on the port of Monaco. Aren't they great and perfect for visitors! You see them whizzing about the Principality - and so easy to park!

10 August 2013

Black Hat


A black hat for the lady who serves in this bar in Monaco's market.

09 August 2013

Tuiga


It's painstaking work keeping Monaco's beautiful gaff cutter, Tuiga, in great condition.  She celebrated her 100th birthday in 2009 and is the flagship of the Monaco Yacht Club.

She was originally comissioned by the Duke de Medinacelli, a close friend of the King of Spain, Alphonse XIII.  Tuiga has known ten owners in 100 years.

In 1995, seduced by the slender lines of this yacht – regarded by Eric Tabarly as 'one of the world’s most beautiful yachts.' - H.S.H. Prince Albert II expressed his desire to own her, benefiting from the support of the 'Tuiga Committee.'

08 August 2013

A Mirrored Rolls


Walking through the Park Palace shopping complex it's fun to photograph the mirrored pillars and whatever they reflect. 

So we have a Rolls Royce and a sports car (at that time on display) and a lady walking past the flower shop.

07 August 2013

Light, Shade and Calm


Everywhere you look in the Japanese Garden, you'll find perfect vistas, reflections, light, shade and calm.

06 August 2013

Fractured Stone


More reflections from the Japanese Garden. Today: fractured stone.

05 August 2013

The Reflection of Life


François Truffaut said:

 'I have always preferred the reflection of life to life itself.'


04 August 2013

Le Tour Odeon


Well, it's hardly the most exciting photo in the world, is it?  But if you don't live in Monaco, or nearby, meet the Tour Odeon (Odeon Tower).

From Wikipedia:

Le Tour OdĂ©on is a double-skyscraper currently being built in the Principality of Monaco. It's the first high-rise in the city-state to be built since the 1980s.  At 170 meters high, Tour Odeon will be the second tallest building on Europe's Mediterranean coast, after Gran Hotel Bali (186m) in Benidorm, Spain. Had Tour Odeon been built in neighboring France, it would be among that country's 10 highest buildings. It will be the 199th tallest building in the world - by floor count - upon its finish date.
Building Height : 170 meters, 50 floors.

259 residences, including 73 for-sale private luxury residences (including 2 Sky Duplex apartments of 1,200 m² each and 1 Sky Penthouse of 3,300 m² over 5 floors).

10 subterranean levels with 543 parking spaces.

Retail shops, offices and business centre. Wellness center including spa, a fitness center and a swimming pool.

Both the building's architecture and the shadows it casts on the cityscape have been criticized since the beginning of the project. In particular, residents of the adjacent French twon of Beausoleil have criticized the building for blocking the views and above all diminishing real estate values. An association was created, and the mayor called for discussions between French and Monegasque authorities.  After a construction incident, some locals attributed the tower the nickname 'Odious Tower' The project continued as planned.


Click on THIS LINK to read a Daily Mail piece about the  £250 million penthouse, the most expensive penthouse in the world! 

03 August 2013

Getting the Lowdown ...


A view of the sea through the railings that are part of the wall overlooking Larvotto Beach.  That's the handrail running along the top.

02 August 2013

Flower Lady


The flower lady at near Beausoleil market waits patiently ...

01 August 2013

Courgette Flowers


Courgettes flowers. ( Zucchini in America). The smaller photos (posted a week ago) shows where them in context - the market of Beausoleil.

They are normally served as beignets (fritters) or stuffed and baked. And they are delicious!

31 July 2013

Oleanders on the beach


Love the white oleanders on Larvotto Beach.

30 July 2013

Blue Belt


Presumably this is a sort of floatation helt?  Really I don't know. Whether you can swim or not, I'd think it must be rather nice - just float and dream.

Note the cat on the earpiece of the headset - love it.

29 July 2013

Ni Box - over the sea


Ni Box is where adolescents go to play: there's a bowling alley, video games, a discoteque and Life Club which is for clubbers.  Now they have this area over the sea.

Ni Box is the white building on the right of the smaller photo.

28 July 2013

Lotus Land


The lotus has to be one of the most beautiful of flowers. 

Here it is in the Japanese garden and in all its stages of life:  the bud, the flower, and the beautiful seed pod emerging from the dead blossom.



27 July 2013

26 July 2013

Summer berries


Beausoleil market:

Summer berries - the strawberries were further along the stall ...

25 July 2013

Rookie of the Year ...


Rookie of the Year ... in Beausoleil.

24 July 2013

Courgettes as far as the eye can see ....


Courgettes (zucchini), with or without their flowers, for sale in Beausoleil's market. This sort are called 'trompette.' 

23 July 2013

Don't!


There's an awful lot of things you CAN'T do on Larvotto Beach - so whilst you are not doing them, watch out for the sea urchins! Ouch!

22 July 2013

Japanese Garden - Walk with Me ...


A pretty walk-way in the Japanese Garden on Avenue Princesse Grace.

21 July 2013

Miami Plage - Piquant Oil


If you've ordered a pizza you'll need a bottle of piquant oil on the table.

It's good on lots of things - goats' cheese for instance. Yummy ... or Miam Miam as the French say.

20 July 2013

Miami Plage


Miami Plage, Larvotto Beach 

Goodness! How many glasses does that waiter have in his arms?

19 July 2013

The Japanese Garden


Cloud sits on the hills, it's hot and humid.  So a great place to cool down is in the peace  and tranquility of the beautiful Japanese gardens on Avenue Princesse Grace.

18 July 2013

Larvotto Beach - Raked


The beach is raked early every morning ready for the day's influx of bathers and sun-worshippers.
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