Monaco

Visit Monaco: what to see in one day?

M

onaco is around 50 kilometres from Port d’Attache. The world’s second-smallest independent state concentrates a remarkable number of sights around the Rock, Monte-Carlo, Port Hercule and Larvotto. On the Rock you will find the Prince’s Palace and Monaco Cathedral. The traditional Changing of the Guard takes place at 11:55 a.m. when conditions allow. The Oceanographic Museum overlooks the Mediterranean, while Casino Square and its gardens show a very different side of the Principality.


What itinerary works for one day in Monaco?

Start on the Rock: Monaco-Ville, Palace Square, Changing of the Guard, cathedral and Oceanographic Museum. In the afternoon, move towards Monte-Carlo for Casino Square and the gardens, or finish by the sea at Larvotto.

Is Monaco easy to explore on foot?

Distances are short but the gradients are significant. Public lifts, escalators and buses save time between districts. It is more efficient to visit Monaco by areas than to insist on walking every connection.

Should you visit the Prince’s Palace?

The State Apartments open according to the season. If the interior is a priority, check opening dates before travelling. Palace Square, the views and the Changing of the Guard can still be enjoyed independently.

What can you visit around Monaco?

On another day, combine Èze and Saint-Jean-Cap-Ferrat. Nice deserves a day of its own.

Where to stay when visiting Monaco?

From Port d’Attache, Monaco is a full-day excursion. Keeping the villa in Vallauris as your base makes it possible to explore Cannes, Antibes, Nice and Monaco without changing accommodation at each stop.

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