The Palais De Monaco

[bbb]

thanks for all the work, i've really enjoyed this thread

[politikgirl]

Beautiful pictures, thanks for posting the pictures.

Sorry, I don't know too much about royal residences in Monaco, but is there just one palace? That would make sense, considering Monaco is a principality.

[Australian]

Yes, Monaco only has one palace and that is all they need given their size. Yeah, they are great photos!

[politikgirl]

Well, it certainly is a beautiful palace. I hope I get to see it in person sometime soon-ish.

[paca]

Originally Posted by politikgirl

Well, it certainly is a beautiful palace. I hope I get to see it in person sometime soon-ish.

Make sre you come during the summer months so you get to see the inside too (at least some of it)

[RubyPrincess168]

Originally Posted by LadyMacAlpine

More photo's of an inside look of the Palace. Corbis

Rainier's office.

Where does that round glass door in the far right hand corner lead to, and what would it be used for?

Originally Posted by tbhrc

Some more pics of the inside. All from Bruno Press

Do you think these were actually used at one time? There's enough there to arm Monaco's armed forces.

[Donna]

Originally Posted by RubyPrincess168

Where does that round glass door in the far right hand corner lead to, and what would it be used for?

I think it is a closet to hide in when uncomfortable people come to see him.

[ussa51]

Originally Posted by Donna

I think it is a closet to hide in when uncomfortable people come to see him.

maybe it s the elevator going up and down - dont u think so?

[Donna]

Originally Posted by ussa51@aol.com

maybe it s the elevator going up and down - dont u think so?

For a palace that is two storey high?? How lazy can people be? Wouldn't it rather be a "beam me up, Scotty" thing?

[Lady Jennifer]

Originally Posted by Donna

For a palace that is two storey high?? How lazy can people be? Wouldn't it rather be a "beam me up, Scotty" thing?

I work for a pump company & we've been told at work that elevators (which use pumps- most elevators that are in 3 or 4 story buildings use pumps to lift the elevators) will be the future thing in homes. And some palaces have elevators for the people who work in the palace- its easier to move the cleaning suppliers or to bring food to other parts of the palace.
There are lots of reasons for elevators & not all because someone may or may not be lazy.

[lea]

Originally Posted by Donna

For a palace that is two storey high?? How lazy can people be? Wouldn't it rather be a "beam me up, Scotty" thing?

maybe it's a phone booth for privacy, or just for effect.

you know Star Trek in Iceland?!!

[RubyPrincess168]

My guesses would've been either a private bathroom so that he doen't have to walk far to find one, or there's a security guard in there for emergencies.

[rrinvan]

From what I have read in biographies, Prince Rainier's office is located in the palace tower, a level above Grace's. It's not in the main wing which appears to have two storeys mostly. So having an elevator in a tower is much more understandable.

How many storeys there are in the tower, and actually how many towers there are in the Palais Princier, I have no clue.

[Donna]

Originally Posted by lea

maybe it's a phone booth for privacy, or just for effect.

you know Star Trek in Iceland?!!

O, yes, Star Trek is world wide, at least in Europe!

[DrosteSchattenburg]

I hope this is the right thread for my question about other palaces of the Grimaldi family:
I found that there was a ‘Hôtel de Monaco’ in Paris (a hôtel particulier, being a private Townhouse or Mansion of a noble family). It was build from 1772-77 in the 57, rue Saint-Dominique by the architect Alexandre Théodore Brongniart for Marie-Catherine Princes of Monaco(wife of Honore III of Monaco).Theoriginal building was replaced in 1838 by a mansion for William Williams Hope, nevertheless itisstill called‘Hôtel de Monaco’andis now the polishEmbassy.
Iam wondering if the Grimaldi stillown a Hôtel particulier in Paris ?Does anybody know something aboutthis?

[armelle MORAND]

In the Tosca's post, (#198), we can see the black balconies of the Clos Saint-Pierre, the PC's villa.

[hibou]

There is apparently a 5 story extension being built onto the palace. does anyone have any information about this? When is it to be finished and what is it to be used for? What does the archiecture of it look like?Any information will be most appreciated. Thanks!

[rosana]

Originally Posted by hibou

There is apparently a 5 story extension being built onto the palace. does anyone have any information about this? When is it to be finished and what is it to be used for? What does the archiecture of it look like?Any information will be most appreciated. Thanks!

I think i read something on the P.Albert forum

[hibou]

Originally Posted by rosana

I think i read something on the P.Albert forum

Thanks Rosana I will look there!

[Next Star]

Thanks for the beautiful pictures of the royal palace and information on the palace. I know a little about the palace as well the blue room in the palace is where viisting heads of state are seated to meet with the prince.The chairs in the blue room chairs are made of silk as well as the walls. The floor in the blue room is made of marble. The white room has the famous picture of the late beauty Princess Grace wearing a white gown with a tiara on her head and wearing the royal family sash. It is considered to be the most beautiful room in the palace. In the summer the royal court yard is used as concert grounds for the Monaco orchestra.