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The Principality of Monaco presented an elegant pavilion on the banks of one of Île Notre-Dame's many
canals. Several interlocking towers of pale ochre stucco surrounded a central garden-cinema, in a setting of flowers, trees and exotic plants.
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The pavilion sought to show that the
joie de vivre experienced by both tourist and resident of Monaco sprang from a civilization nurtured by a rich history. The exhibit area was mostly open aired, giving visitors the impression of strolling down the narrow streets of Monte Carlo.
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The pavilion was divided into several different thematic areas, which featured displays on geography, history, science and culture, climate, sports, tourism, as well as a section entitled
Monaco Tomorrow.
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Ancient and modern coins, as well as stamps with portraits of Monaco's successive princes served as tokens to the principality's bountiful history. Cameras and lenses showed Monaco's flourishing optics industry. A display of car paraphernalia called forth the famed Monte Carlo rally and the prestigious
Monaco Grand Prix, while a handsome boat floating alongside the pavilion exemplified top-class sailing vessels built in Monaco.
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A large, light-filtering parasol covered the garden theatre, where visitors could watch a 15-minute color film on the famed Monégasque
joie de vivre, in a setting of rosemary, cyclamens, geraniums and balsamin.
images: (1) alamedainfo.com (2) courtesy DC Hillier(3-5) westland.net/expo67(4) personal collection(6) expo67.ncf.ca Labels: pavilions-a-gogo