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Developing the town

Making the town more beautiful, more practical and more welcoming every day With an area of 2 km2, Monaco precedes the Vatican on the list of the smallest States in the world. Despite its compact territory, the Principality is a town-State boasting all the attractions of a modern and active city.Its except...

Trade and entertainment

A central component of the Principality’s appeal and the liveliness of its districts Retail is an important factor in the economic development of the Principality and its international reputation. It occupies a central role in the country’s economy and, alongside leisure and business tourism, contributes t...

Housing

Sustained actionin favor of housing Monaco is a town-State. It is clearly unnecessary to underline the Principality's strengths and the lack of housing leading to pressure on the real estate market.The Prince's Government does not have the remit, except regarding certain priorities for the development of t...

Quality of Life

Ensuring that Monaco remains a great place to live The quality of life is preserved in Monaco thanks to the constant commitment of the Prince's Government. Paradoxically, the Principality's attraction is so strong that its balance could be threatened by the number and activities of people living and workin...

Conserving and developing Monaco’s heritage

A comprehensive, carefully planned heritage policy The Government treats heritage issues as a priority. Preserving, promoting and making Monaco's heritage more accessible is central to developing this essential aspect of cultural policy.Developing a hub for museumsIn this respect, the Government has gone a...

The dissemination of culture

A Rich, varied culture that is accessible to allThe general outlines of the Prince’s Government's policy aimed at promoting the dissemination of culture can be grouped into three main areas:

Culture

A tradition of cultural influence True to the tradition of artistic patronage practised by the Princes of Monaco, through the Department of Cultural Affairs , the Prince’s Government pursues an active cultural policy. It promotes the development of the Arts in the Principality and helps to disseminate cult...

Monaco – a sustainable town

The Government is fully mobilised to maintain the town’s quality of life and has initiated a proactive sustainable development policy.

The Environment

Eco-responsibility as a principle of political action On the instigation of H.S.H. Prince Albert II, the environment and subjects related to sustainable development are among the most important political priorities in the State of Monaco, on both a national and international level. The actions of the Princ...

Policy & Practice