Saint Michel ( lij, Santu Michê ) is a northern-central residential area in the

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, part of the traditional ''Quartier'' of

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. It was also one of the ten modern administrative wards of Monaco until the 2013 redistricting process.

Geography

Saint Michel lies on the north-centre of the principality, just north of Monte Carlo. Saint Michel is generally considered part of Monte Carlo even though it is its own administrative ''Ward''. It runs directly along the neighbouring French town of

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, as well as the Monégasque wards of

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and Moneghetti.

Demographics

Saint Michel was the third-largest ward in Monaco in terms of population and the fourth-smallest in terms of land size. It had a population of 3,907 and convers 0.14 km². Monaco has ten state-operated schools, four private schools and one

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; two state schools and two private schools are located in the district.

Tourism

Saint Michel is more of a residential area, but a dozen small hotels and bed and breakfasts can be found here, helping Monaco's high-end tourism industry.

Features

Saint Michel is a residential community, but boasts many boutiques and restaurants. As Saint Michel is located relatively outside the centre of the municipality, its real estate sales are generally less than those of other districts; averaging 10% to 15% less than neighbouring

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, BMW and Tesla.

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