Larvotto
Larvotto is a south eastern residential area, and is part of the traditional quartier of Monte Carlo in the principality of Monaco.[1] It is also one of the 10 modern administrative Wards of Monaco.[2]
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[edit] Demographics
This district is the largest ward in Monaco in terms of population, and is the second largest in terms of land size (Fontvieille is first). Larvotto has a Population of 5,443 and is 0.34 km².[3]
Monaco has ten state-operated schools, four private schools, and one university. There are no state schools and only one private school are located in this district.[4]
There are also very few government offices located in this district, except for Monaco's only convention center, and two regional police stations.[5]
[edit] Location
Larvotto lies on the south eastern side of the country, just east of Monte Carlo.[6] Larvotto is generally considered part of Monte Carlo, even though it is its own administrative Ward.[7] It runs directly along the neighboring French towns of Roquebrune-Cap-Martin and Beausoleil, as well as the Monégasque Wards of, Monte Carlo and La Rousse/Saint Roman.[8]
About a third of Larvotto has been reclaimed from the sea.[9] This mostly comes from three auras, a 4 hectare Monte-Carlo Bay Hotel & Resort,[10] Monaco's new Convention center the Grimaldi Forum, and the Japanese Garden.[11][12]
[edit] Tourism
Larvotto is more of residential area, but there are many chain-owned hotels, that can be found along the Mediterranean Sea, helping Monaco's high end tourist industry.[13]
Larvotto is also the name of Monaco's only public beach.[14] Larvotto Beach is a vary well travailed tourist spot, and boast Monaco's International Fireworks Competition.[15]
[edit] Features
Larvotto takes after Monte Carlo in being one of the more residential/tourist areas in Monaco.[16] For instance Le Meridien Beach Plaza is located here.[17] Its location within Monaco makes it a easy walking detection,[18] also because it has so many parks, many people are choosing to move here from neighboring Saint Roman and other Wards.[19]
Avenue Princess Grace located along side Larvotto Beach is the world's most expensive street to live on.[20] The Wall Street Journal reported that the average place went for about $69,700 per square foot ($750,000/m2) making it the most expansive street in the world for years 2008-2010.[21][22] Housing here Averages 10% to 20% more than neighboring La Rousse/Saint Roman or Saint Michel.[23]
[edit] Photos
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( Larvotto's crystal clear water)
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(Looking towards Larvotto from Monte Carlo)
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(Looking towards Larvotto from Roquebrune-Cap-Martin)
[edit] See also
[edit] References
- ^ http://www.gouv.mc/devwww/wwwnew.nsf/1909$/dfb8c2ae4774e8d9c12575ac0046c0e5gb?OpenDocument&Count=10000&InfoChap=
- ^ http://www.gouv.mc/devwww/wwwnew.nsf/1909$/dfb8c2ae4774e8d9c12575ac0046c0e5gb?OpenDocument&Count=10000&InfoChap=
- ^ Census 2008
- ^ http://monaco.angloinfo.com/countries/monaco/schooling.asp
- ^ http://www.visitmonaco.com/en/Business-Meetings/Convention-Bureau
- ^ http://www.visitmonaco.com/us/About-Monaco/Geography
- ^ http://www.visitmonaco.com/us/About-Monaco/Geography
- ^ http://www.visitmonaco.com/us/About-Monaco/Geography
- ^ http://www.gouv.mc/devwww/wwwnew.nsf/1909$/dfb8c2ae4774e8d9c12575ac0046c0e5gb?OpenDocument&Count=10000&InfoChap=
- ^ Monte-Carlo Bay Hotel & Resort
- ^ Japanese Garden
- ^ http://www.montecarlobay.com/discover-the-hotel/in-brief/
- ^ http://www.visitmonaco.com/us/About-Monaco/Geography
- ^ http://holiday.monacoeye.com/larvotto/larvotto.html Visitor Guide to Larvotto Beach
- ^ http://holiday.monacoeye.com/larvotto/larvotto.html Visitor Guide to Larvotto Beach
- ^ http://www.visitmonaco.com/us/Places-to-visit/Walks
- ^ Le Meridien Beach Plaza
- ^ http://www.lemeridienmontecarlo.com/en/local-area-en
- ^ http://www.montecarlo-realestate.com
- ^ http://www.overseaspropertymall.com/luxury-property/the-10-most-expensive-streets-in-the-world-2011-update/
- ^ http://www.overseaspropertymall.com/luxury-property/the-10-most-expensive-streets-in-the-world-2011-update/
- ^ http://www.montecarlo-realestate.com/en/quartiers/
- ^ http://www.montecarlo-realestate.com/en/building/19-buckingham+palace
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Coordinates: 43°44′48″N 7°26′00″E / 43.74667°N 7.4333333°E
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