Monaco Travel Guide:

Best Places to Visit in Monaco

This section of our Monaco Destination Guide describes the best places to visit in Monaco.  The tourist information in this section will help you find the destinations in Monaco that are worthy of your time and eliminate those not as rewarding.

Monaco (Monte-Carlo) follows the Mediterranean formula by creating a delightful town on a limited shoreline and imbuing it with an interesting history, beauty and an attractive caché.  There are many colorful, but small public gardens throughout the city and strolling the Old Town (near the Palace) can be a delight.

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Monte-Carlo

• The Casino (Le Casino de Monte Carlo)

  The Casino (and Opera House) is a beautiful building architected by Charles Garnier, whose creations include the Paris Opera House.  Of course, the attraction is the gambling but the building adds that special touch of class.  The Casino is open to those 18 and older. Suitable attire is required.  The Casino is connected to the Salle Garnier, the auditorium of the Opera House. See this site for more information about the Casino.

 

The Place du Casino is the "place to be" in Monte Carlo.  In addition to the Casino, you will find the elegant Hôtel de Paris, which, like the Casino, dates from the mid-19th century.  If you are looking for exceptional dining, this is the place - but is it quite pricey.  Notice the Cafe de Paris, just across the street, as it is a famous eatery featuring indoor and outdoor dining.  Next, you will find the Sun Casino, a Las Vegas type of gambling hall.  Finally, if you are looking for upscale shopping, just follow the crowd and you will soon be in designer row.

By the way, the Casino is in an administrative areas of Monaco that is called Monte Carlo.  It is also where the famous Formula One Grand Prix  takes place. The future dates for the race are as follows:

2008, May 22 to 25
2009, May 21 to 24
2010  May 20 to 23

• Monaco-Ville

  The Prince's Palace and Palace Square

  • Originally built in the Thirteenth century, the Palace was  updated in the Sixteenth and Seventeenth centuries.  Parts of the Palace are open for tours and you can find more information here. The Palace Square (at the front of the Palace) hosts the changing of the guard for the Prince's Palace at 11:55am, seven days a week.
  • The Old Town
    • Though small in size, the Old Town is a pleasant place to walk and see the sights.  You will discover numerous shops and pleasant places to eat or gather food for a picnic.  You might want to spend some time at the Condamine Market  and the Rue Princess Caroline pedestrian mall.
  • The Monaco Cathedral is worth a quick visit.  It houses the remains of most of the former Princes of Monaco, as well as those of Princess Grace.  The Cathedral is approximately 100 years old and its interior is quite striking.
  • The Oceanographic Museum and Aquarium
    • Made famous by its past curators, including Jacques Cousteau, the building houses a museum, an exceptional aquarium, and research institute.
    Consider stopping up to the  restaurant "La Terrasse" on the top floor of the building  for lunch and a fantastic view of Monaco and the Italian coast.
  • Monaco has numerous restaurants and discos, if you want to loosen up a little after your visit to the casino.
    
     
• A great way to see all of these attractions is to take a ride on the Azur Express: a small tourist train, running every thirty minutes that starts at the Oceanographic  Museum and passes all of the  best attractions, then returning to the Oceanographic Museum.  The Azur Express features multi-language electronic consoles that describe the sights of interest.

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