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.
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[edit] History
It is a newly constructed area reclaimed from the Mediterranean Sea during the 1970s.
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.
[edit] Population and area
It has a population of 3,300 in an area of 0.33 km².
[edit] Stade Louis II
Fontvieille contains Stade Louis II (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 UEFA Cup.
[edit] Heliport
The district also contains Monaco Heliport, which provides frequent links to Nice Airport in neighbouring France, with connections to direct flights to New York, London and other important European destinations.
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