February / March 1998

One of the big advantages of living in Monaco and the Côte d’Azur is that the ski slopes are just a few hours’ drive away. Trendy jetsetters spend the entire winter season in their chalets in Gstaad; less affluent residents have an apartment up in the mountains for weekend skiing. Consequently, despite its moderate winter climate, Monaco is quieter at this time of year and the ideal time for an international seminar or two to fill up the hotels. …