June / July 1991

Although spring and early summer are some of the loveliest times of year in Monaco, the greater part of Monte Carlo is under siege for almost two months in April and May because of the Grand Prix. Metal fences and banks of seating surround the port and the casino, and the town somewhat resembles a prisoner-of-war camp. Amid the dismay of the residents, hotel and store owners rejoice at the thought of the tremendous upsurge of tourist business and, indeed, hotels up and down the coast are fully booked for race-week …