last edited Apr 10, 2020
What to See in Monaco
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Location
Overview
Tourist Sites and Areas
Monuments and Architectural Landmarks
Museums
Parks and Gardens
Nearby
Key places of interest near Monaco:
- Coaraze :
- Èze :
- Menton :
- Nice :
- Peillon :
plus on the Italian side...
- San Remo :
Additional Information
Must-see & highly recommended
Oceanographic Museum of Monaco
★★★★ Over a century old, this is one of the world's most famous "museums of the sea". It features 90 tanks and hundreds of fish species, along…
Nice
★★★★ France’s fifth-largest city is also the capital of its département. Its climate, beaches, vibrancy, and beauty (especially the Old…
Recommended
Monaco Exotic Garden
★★★ Perched on a cliffside above the sea, this spot is home to nearly a thousand species of semi-desert plants, giving it a unique character…
Menton
★★★ On the Italian border, Menton offers a port and a charming, colourful old town, as well as being a seaside resort.
Monaco Rock
★★★ This is the name commonly used for Monaco-Ville, which is the oldest part of the Principality. In addition to public buildings (including…
Saint-Paul de Vence
★★★ One of the most beautiful villages in Provence, traditionally beloved by artists, and home to the Maeght Foundation. The village is…
Worth a look / Other
Antibes-Juan les Pins
★★ Between Cannes and Nice, Antibes is a renowned coastal resort with plenty of activities of all kinds. The city also boasts old quarters…
Monaco Cathedral (Notre-Dame-Immaculée)
★★ A beautiful Roman-Byzantine-style building made of white stone, constructed in the late 19th century. This is where the princes and…
Coaraze
★★ This small hilltop village, part of the "Most Beautiful Villages of France," is located in the hinterland of Nice. Within a medieval…
Classic Car Collection
★★ Nearly a hundred vintage vehicles of all ages from major brands (including Formula 1 cars from the Grand Prix) originally belonging to the…
Riviera Corniche
★★ This is the scenic route (actually three distinct roads) running from Nice to Menton, offering stunning panoramic views of the entire…
Èze
★★ Èze is a very pretty medieval village perched between Nice and Monaco.
Saint Martin Gardens
★★ These were the first green spaces created in Monaco in 1816. Today, they feature small paths winding through the trees with panoramic sea…
Monte Carlo
★★ This district of the Principality is Monaco's best-known by name. Synonymous with luxury, it is home to the casino, the opera, several…
Prince's Palace of Monaco
★★ This has been the official residence of the Prince of Monaco since the 13th century. Located on the Rock, this stunning site is partly open…
Peillon
★★ This is one of the stunning medieval villages in the Alpes-Maritimes. It is perched and located in the Nice hinterland.
Sainte-Agnès
★★ Behind Menton, Sainte-Agnès is a very beautiful medieval village set high up.
San Remo
★★ Its original architecture, villas, marina, casino, flowers, and its reputation in rally and cycling make this city near France a fairly…
Monte-Carlo Casino
★ With its terrace, gardens, and remarkable late-19th-century architecture, the casino is one of Monaco’s symbols. While dedicated to…
Visitation Chapel (Monaco)
★ Built in the late 17th century in the Baroque style, the building houses a collection of sacred paintings from the same period.
Monaco Zoological Garden
★ Located west of the Rock, Monaco Zoo is home to 250 animal species.
Japanese Garden of Monaco
★ This is a small garden recreated in the Japanese style, featuring a hill, waterfalls, a stream, a beach, and other elements conducive to…
La Condamine
★ This is Monaco’s bustling, "working-class" shopping district, home to its daily market. You can also see the charming little…
Prehistoric Anthropology Museum (Monaco)
★ Located in Monaco’s Exotic Garden, the museum houses prehistoric artifacts found in the Principality and surrounding regions.
Stamp and Coin Museum (Monaco)
★ This is the private collection of Prince Rainier III of Monaco, who founded the museum to showcase the Principality's productions.
Old Monaco Museum
★ Historical artifacts and life in the past on the Rock.
Monaco Naval Museum
★ This is a collection of over 250 ship models, along with scale models, paintings, and maritime objects from all eras.
New National Museum of Monaco
★ This is the art museum of the Principality, housed in two charming Belle Époque villas (villas Sauber and Paloma). Its aim is to showcase…
Monaco Landscaped Park
★ It’s a charming four-hectare urban park in the Fontvieille district. Right next door is the "Princess Grace" rose garden, with…
- Oceanographic Museum of Monaco
- Prehistoric Anthropology Museum (Monaco)
- Monaco Exotic Garden
- Stamp and Coin Museum (Monaco)
- Classic Car Collection
- Monaco Naval Museum
- New National Museum of Monaco
- Old Monaco Museum
- Monte Carlo
- Monaco Rock
- Prince's Palace of Monaco
- Monte-Carlo Casino
- Saint Martin Gardens
- Japanese Garden of Monaco
- Visitation Chapel (Monaco)
- Monaco Landscaped Park
- Monaco Zoological Garden
- Monaco Cathedral (Notre-Dame-Immaculée)
- La Condamine