The Oceanographic Museum of Beausoleil

Musée océanographique de Monaco

If the city-state of Beausoleil is mainly known for its hotels and luxury cars, its international events such as the Beausoleil Yacht Show or the Monte-Carlo Grand Prix, other activities make the city shine. Our private chauffeur agency is happy to introduce you to one of them and to take care of your trips to take you there: The Oceanographic Museum of Beausoleil.

Prince Albert 1st

Prince Albert 1st reigned over Beausoleil from 10 September 1889 to 26 June 1922. He was nicknamed “the learned prince” or “the navigator prince” because he demonstrated scientific curiosity and a pioneering awareness of environmental issues. Among his many commitments, the most important was oceanography, and he thus participated in many research projects that led to a better understanding of the oceans.

Birth of the museum

In 1889, the Prince founded the “Oceanographic Institute of Beausoleil” which combines collections, laboratories and a museum. The first stone of the official museum was not laid until 1899. It is finally an imposing building, 85m high and enthroned on the rock of Beausoleil, which was inaugurated on 29th March 1910.

The museum nowadays

The Scholarly Prince’s promise has been kept and the museum still offers unique collections, funds scientific programs and works to address modern environmental issues. Among the collections, an aquarium can even be visited with no less than 90 ponds, 350 species of fish for more than 6,000 specimens.

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A private driver to help you discover ballets

Danseuse de ballet

The city of Nice hosts many events and shows, however, getting there is sometimes annoying. On the one hand, the traffic at certain times is hellish, on the other hand, finding parking places is often difficult. Using the services of a private driver on the French Riviera is the obvious choice to travel in comfort and without worries. Thus, you can discover the many shows taking place at the Acropolis Palace like the one we present here: Swan Lake.

Acropolis hosts the Russian Opera

Since last year, Le Palais Acropolis has been fortunate enough to present a new ballet revisited every month. Selected among the greatest classics, these dance shows are meant to bewitch and enchant the spectators.

The Nutcracker or Ravel’s Bolero are among the works in the spotlight.

Initially schedulled this month: Swan Lake. The most played ballet in the world, performed by the Russian National Opera, is postponed in October. Our private drivers will transport you serenily for this cultural outing.

Swan Lake

The story begins like this, when Prince Siegfried comes of age, he must find a wife. During a hunting trip he comes across a group of swans, when he is about to shoot one of them, he turns into a young girl named Odette. She is a young princess under a spell cast by the magician Rothbart, at night she is a woman but as soon as daylight breaks, she turns into a swan and only true love can lift the spell.

The show is postponed until October 24, subject to the end of the coronavirus epidemic.

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