Monaco Formula 1 World Championship

The Formula 1 World Championship Grand Prix auto race is held in May and June.

It is the original street race and is the considered the jewel in the Formula One crown. The narrow streets are totally unsuited to today's Formula One race cars but the tradition is so strong that the race continues. They have been racing here since early in the 20th century. Monaco is the home of all the "Beautiful People" who always show with up their largest yachts, their largest Ferrari and their most outlandish clothes. Good viewing spots for the race are hard to come by and expensive but it's worth going just for the ambiance. If you get tired of motorcars, the Cannes film festival is just down the coast.