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Monaco — A modern fairyland ■nfd. Boats - No liberty: Liberty - No boafs You drove along the coastal road through Juan-les-Pins and Golfe Juan. Then you were in Antibes. This coastal village is dominated by the medieval castle of the Grimaldi family. In the Chateau Grimaldi on permanent display is an expositio n of Picasso works. When you reached Nice and drove down the Promenade des Anglais you knew this was the premier city of the Rivi- era. Since the first landing of the Phonecians on the sandy shores of the Paillon River, Nice has been the favorite anchorage of successive Medi- terranean civilizations. The Greek winter resort of Cemenelim be- came the Cimiez dear to Queen Victoria ' s heart and later Nice, city symbolic of the gaiety that characterized the beginning of the 20th century. During this century the reputation of Nice has become throughout the world a synonym of the surviving Eden, offering the thrilling experiences of both hectic pleasurable living and relaxation amid sunshine, vanilla colored beaches and mul- ti-colored flower gardens. A two mile long array of palatial hotels and sumptuous villas faced the palm lined curve of the Promenade des Anglais and one of the finest beaches in the Mediter- ranean. You sped past the monument to the French who died in World War I, the Port of Nice, heart of the commercial life of Nice, and soon were in Villefranche, homeport of the USS DES MOINES (CA-134) , flagship of the Commander SIXTH Fleet. Passing sunny semi-tropical Beau- lieu, you arrived in the principality of Monaco. Cannes — Beautiful even at Christmas time
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Your ship had anchored out at Cannes, one of the garden spots of the French Riviera you had heard so much about. Incomparable Cannes offers so much to en- joy. Renowned for its beaches and sini, its sports and gaiety, its fashion and food, Cannes lies in one of the most fascinating corners of France. Since its rediscovery over 100 years ago it has been a favorite playground, both winter and summer, for all nationalities. With its palm-lined Promenande de hi Croisette, casinos, and varied programs of entertainment, you expected, and loiuid, a veritable vacation paradise. The Riviera is a land of contrasts. Near to its sunny beaches lies a hinter- land of skiing resorts. Close to the most recent creations of modern life and comfort are old villages, perched like eagles ' nests on hilltops, untouched by the centuries which have passed them by. You caught glimpses of these as you traxelcd along a ribbon of mountain highway designed purposely for scenic over- looks. A turn in the road would open up a view of St. Raphael, scene of hard- pressed landing operations during World War II, or St. Tropez, world famous haunt of the rich and famous young people of France. Its reigning queens were Francoise Sagan and Bridgette Bardot who come to while away many an hour in one of the quaint little town ' s artistic night clubs or cabarets. From Cannes you took many of the short tours to nearby villages such as Grasse, home of the famous Molinard Perfume Factory, where you observed the actual making of first class perfumes of the highest quality and were shown the different phases and processes in the manufacture of powders, creams and soaps.
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Presiding over the fabled city of Monte Carlo, from a high shrub and villa-covered hill is the palace of Prince Ranier and Princess Grace. The city of Monte Carlo seemed a many roofed monument to the unrestricted building and decorative whims of people who could af- ford any indulgence. Within easy riding distance was the Oceanographic Museum, a genuine storehouse of marine history. The Exotic Gardens offered a midtitude of sub- tropical flora placed on a steep slope with winding paths and bridges and small waterfalls. The most fascinating item in Monte Carlo was the famed Casino, a structure resembling an opera house. Actually opera is produced in one wing of the building. Inside the glass entrance doors you learned that there were two large game rooms. In the first one, the average toiuist comes to try the rotdette wheel or the Baccarat odds. The second room differed from the first only in that it catered to the more monied set. Well-dressed clients hunched over the tables while they placed fortimes in the hands of Lady Luck. And for those of you who only came to look there were the irresistible one-franc slot machines which, you learned, were not the kind which paid off easily. Never- theless, you enjoyed Monte Carlo, even though you left the Casino without a franc and had to borrow money for the bus ride back to Cannes where your ship was anchored.
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