Fontvieille, Monaco
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Fontvieille is the newest of the four traditional quarters (districts) in the principality
of Monaco
, and one of ten Wards for modern administrative purposes. It is located in the western part of Monaco. New plans exist to extend Fontvieille, due to Monaco's growing economy and population.
In contrast to the other city districts Monaco-Ville
, Monte Carlo
and La Condamine
, Fontvieille was constructed, after Italian architect Manfredi Nicoletti
's design, almost entirely on artificially reclaimed land and thus represents one of the younger parts of the principality. In order to combat the chronic land shortage in the extremely densely populated principality, the work was begun in 1966 to create new land in the Mediterranean Sea
southwest of le rocher
. In 1981, the then Crown Prince Albert (since April 6, 2005 Albert II, Prince of Monaco
) laid the cornerstone for the new city quarter.
The existence of Fontvieille, and its many public works projects, relates substantially to former Prince of Monaco
, Prince Rainier III's reputation as the Builder Prince.
Recent plans to extend Fontvieille by the Department of Urban Development are currently being overseen by Prince Albert. The plan is to build a small 13 acres (0.02 sq mi) (0.05 km²) aura on the west side of the rock, currently planned to be finished by 2015. The new aura will include 3-4 new hotels, corporate businesses, shops and apartments for between 600-800 new comers.
accommodates 3,900 inhabitants (about one-tenth the population of the country).
(or Louis II Stadium), which serves as the home ground of AS Monaco FC
, a Monaco football
club that is one of the most successful in the French
national league
; the stadium also contains the club's offices and the International University of Monaco
(IUM). The ground also hosts the European Super Cup
, an annual event pitting the winners of the top UEFA
club competitions, the Champions League
and Europa League.
, which provides frequent links to Nice Airport in neighbouring France
, with connections to direct flights to New York
, London
and other important Europe
an destinations.
Columbus Hotel Monaco
, owned by former racing driver David Coulthard
is located in Fontvieille.
Venturi automotive is luxury electric car manufacture and its Subsidiarity voxan
are stationed in the northern side of Fontvieille.
Principality
A principality is a monarchical feudatory or sovereign state, ruled or reigned over by a monarch with the title of prince or princess, or by a monarch with another title within the generic use of the term prince....
of Monaco
Monaco
Monaco , officially the Principality of Monaco , is a sovereign city state on the French Riviera. It is bordered on three sides by its neighbour, France, and its centre is about from Italy. Its area is with a population of 35,986 as of 2011 and is the most densely populated country in the...
, and one of ten Wards for modern administrative purposes. It is located in the western part of Monaco. New plans exist to extend Fontvieille, due to Monaco's growing economy and population.
History
Monaco-Ville
Monaco-Ville is one of Monaco's administrative divisions located on a rocky headland that extends into the Mediterranean Sea. It is one of the four traditional quarters of Monaco, the others being La Condamine, Monte Carlo, and Fontvieille. However, in modern administrative terms it is one of ten...
, Monte Carlo
Monte Carlo
Monte Carlo is an administrative area of the Principality of Monaco....
and La Condamine
La Condamine
La Condamine is the second oldest district in Monaco, after Monaco-Ville. It is known for its distinctive wide harbor and moored expensive yachts.- Location in Monaco :By broad definition, it is one of the four traditional quartiers...
, Fontvieille was constructed, after Italian architect Manfredi Nicoletti
Manfredi Nicoletti
Manfredi Nicoletti is an Italian architect.- Biography :Born in Rieti, Nicoletti began his artistic and intellectual career very young in the studio of Giacomo Balla. In Rome he studied under Pier Luigi Nervi and graduated in architecture in 1954...
's design, almost entirely on artificially reclaimed land and thus represents one of the younger parts of the principality. In order to combat the chronic land shortage in the extremely densely populated principality, the work was begun in 1966 to create new land in the Mediterranean Sea
Mediterranean Sea
The Mediterranean Sea is a sea connected to the Atlantic Ocean surrounded by the Mediterranean region and almost completely enclosed by land: on the north by Anatolia and Europe, on the south by North Africa, and on the east by the Levant...
southwest of le rocher
Monaco-Ville
Monaco-Ville is one of Monaco's administrative divisions located on a rocky headland that extends into the Mediterranean Sea. It is one of the four traditional quarters of Monaco, the others being La Condamine, Monte Carlo, and Fontvieille. However, in modern administrative terms it is one of ten...
. In 1981, the then Crown Prince Albert (since April 6, 2005 Albert II, Prince of Monaco
Albert II, Prince of Monaco
Albert II, Sovereign Prince of Monaco is the head of the House of Grimaldi and the ruler of the Principality of Monaco. He is the son of Rainier III, Prince of Monaco, and the American actress Grace Kelly...
) laid the cornerstone for the new city quarter.
The existence of Fontvieille, and its many public works projects, relates substantially to former Prince of Monaco
Prince of Monaco
The Reigning Prince or Princess of Monaco is the sovereign monarch and head of state of the Principality of Monaco. All Princes or Princesses thus far have taken the name of the House of Grimaldi, but have belonged to various other houses in male line...
, Prince Rainier III's reputation as the Builder Prince.
Recent plans to extend Fontvieille by the Department of Urban Development are currently being overseen by Prince Albert. The plan is to build a small 13 acres (0.02 sq mi) (0.05 km²) aura on the west side of the rock, currently planned to be finished by 2015. The new aura will include 3-4 new hotels, corporate businesses, shops and apartments for between 600-800 new comers.
Population and area
Fontvieille represents the southwestern portion of the city state, which in an area of 0.35 km².accommodates 3,900 inhabitants (about one-tenth the population of the country).
Stade Louis II
Fontvieille contains Stade Louis IIStade Louis II
The Stade Louis II is a stadium located in the Fontvieille district of Monaco. It serves primarily as a venue for football, being the home of AS Monaco and the Monaco national football team, as well as the location of the annual UEFA Super Cup match...
(or Louis II Stadium), which serves as the home ground of AS Monaco FC
AS Monaco FC
Association Sportive de Monaco Football Club are a French football club based in Fontvieille, Monaco. The club was founded in 1924 and currently play in Ligue 2, the second tier of French football. The team plays its home matches at the Stade Louis II located within Fontvieille...
, a Monaco football
Football (soccer)
Association football, more commonly known as football or soccer, is a sport played between two teams of eleven players with a spherical ball...
club that is one of the most successful in the French
France
The French Republic , The French Republic , The French Republic , (commonly known as France , is a unitary semi-presidential republic in Western Europe with several overseas territories and islands located on other continents and in the Indian, Pacific, and Atlantic oceans. Metropolitan France...
national league
Ligue 1
Ligue 1 , is the French professional league for association football clubs. It is the country's primary football competition and serves as the top division of the French football league system. Ligue 1 is one of two divisions making up the Ligue de Football Professionnel, the other being Ligue 2....
; the stadium also contains the club's offices and the International University of Monaco
International University of Monaco
The International University of Monaco is an English-language school in Monaco, specializing in business education. IUM is operated by the Institut des hautes études économiques et commerciales group of schools, which is owned by Career Education Corporation a US-listed professional education...
(IUM). The ground also hosts the European Super Cup
European Super Cup
The UEFA Super Cup is an annual football game between the reigning champions of the two cup competitions organized by UEFA: the UEFA Champions League and the UEFA Europa League...
, an annual event pitting the winners of the top UEFA
UEFA
The Union of European Football Associations , almost always referred to by its acronym UEFA is the administrative and controlling body for European association football, futsal and beach soccer....
club competitions, the Champions League
UEFA Champions League
The UEFA Champions League, known simply the Champions League and originally known as the European Champion Clubs' Cup or European Cup, is an annual international club football competition organised by the Union of European Football Associations since 1955 for the top football clubs in Europe. It...
and Europa League.
Heliport
The district also contains Monaco HeliportMonaco Heliport
Monaco Heliport is situated in the district of Fontvieille in the principality of Monaco. The heliport is the only aviation facility in Monaco. It was opened with the support of Prince Rainier III in 1976, with only one helipad. The only scheduled destination is Nice Côte d'Azur Airport in France,...
, which provides frequent links to Nice Airport in neighbouring France
France
The French Republic , The French Republic , The French Republic , (commonly known as France , is a unitary semi-presidential republic in Western Europe with several overseas territories and islands located on other continents and in the Indian, Pacific, and Atlantic oceans. Metropolitan France...
, with connections to direct flights to New York
New York City
New York is the most populous city in the United States and the center of the New York Metropolitan Area, one of the most populous metropolitan areas in the world. New York exerts a significant impact upon global commerce, finance, media, art, fashion, research, technology, education, and...
, London
London
London is the capital city of :England and the :United Kingdom, the largest metropolitan area in the United Kingdom, and the largest urban zone in the European Union by most measures. Located on the River Thames, London has been a major settlement for two millennia, its history going back to its...
and other important Europe
Europe
Europe is, by convention, one of the world's seven continents. Comprising the westernmost peninsula of Eurasia, Europe is generally 'divided' from Asia to its east by the watershed divides of the Ural and Caucasus Mountains, the Ural River, the Caspian and Black Seas, and the waterways connecting...
an destinations.
Columbus Hotel Monaco
Columbus Hotel Monaco
Columbus Hotel Monaco is a luxury 4-star hotel located at 23, avenue des Papalins in the Fontvieille area of western Monaco. It used to be owned by the former Formula One racing car driver David Coulthard and Ken McCulloch until Coulthard sold out to London and Regional in May 2010...
, owned by former racing driver David Coulthard
David Coulthard
David Marshall Coulthard, MBE, , sometimes known as DC, is a British former Formula One racing driver from Scotland.Coulthard, who was born in Dumfries and raised nearby in Twynholm, made his Formula One debut in 1994 and won 13 Grands Prix in a career spanning 15 seasons...
is located in Fontvieille.
Venturi automotive is luxury electric car manufacture and its Subsidiarity voxan
Voxan
Voxan was a French motorcycle manufacturer established in Issoire, France, in 1995.Originally initiated by Jacques Gardette, the project involved different partners, including Alain Chevallier, who designed the chassis part, and société Sodemo, established in Magny-Cours, France, who designed the...
are stationed in the northern side of Fontvieille.