What is the relationship between France and Monaco?

The presidentity of France is Coprince of Monaco. Coprince of Monaco has no status in France. Same laws are applied, too few differences to be noticed. Monaco sport teams participate in french national events (eg french soccer cup). You need no visa for Monaco if you are French and no visa from France if you're from Monaco. read more

This relationship continues to the present day with the French government taking responsibility for Monaco's defence, while the latter has only a small police force. A mutual legal agreement and a common regime was also set between the two countries; they also signed the Treaty of 1945 and the Agreement of 1963 on furthering their relationship. read more

In 1999, Monaco was granted the right to mint euro coins with the Monegasque coat of arms, which are minted by the Hôtel des Monnaies de Paris. In 2001, a monetary convention was signed between Monaco and France (on behalf of the European Commission), introducing the euro in Monaco. read more