When and how did the French colonize Monaco?

Question

When and how did the French colonize Monaco?

Answer 1

monace are french speaking / origin.  from those days till today,  there were many tiny kingdoms, princedoms, principalities.  they have maintained neutrality and allowed to exist peacefully.  these rulers know how to play their cards well and managed to survive.  the french republic allowed it to exist on its own as they are after all still as french as the parisian