Travel Guide to Monaco

Monaco is a very popular destination for the wealthier people. Monaco is a beautiful place as it is located on the Côte d’Azure; it is even famous for hosting the Grand prix and attracting the rich and famous people from around the world.

Major Attraction in Monaco

Monaco is mostly an urban area which is located between the mountains and the sea. In this urban area there are a variety of charming sights. Monaco’s most major sights is the Monte Carlo Casino which is renowned here. The building structure of Monaco has a impressive neo-classic structure which is seen in several different films. Monaco’s Royal Palace is located on a cliff which has been around since the 13 th Century and has a mixture of add-on styles which reflect the tastes of every Grimaldi who has ruled during Monaco’s 700 hundred year history. Musée des Souvenirs Napoléoniens is a curious museum which should be visited. But much more interesting is the classic Musée Océanographique, which focuses on the life and work of Jacques Cousteau. Musée National de Monaco shows a wide variety of dolls which are old and new.

Places to go and visit in Monaco

In Monaco there is plenty to see and do. In the surrounding area there are beautiful yet claming places to be seen. Nice is the region which is buzzing full of tourists and more commercialised. It is just a quite town but it is a old town and bright town at night. Some of Nice’s highlights include the Russian Orthodox Cathedral, Cathédrale Sainte Réparate, Palais Lascaris and the Opéra House, as well as its museums. Antibes is home to the most beautiful beaches, at the same time Cannes is a brilliant place to go if you want to discover more museums.

Relaxation Options in Monaco

Many of the people which come to Monaco come to see the wealthiest people and to stroll along the café pavements. Monaco has some of the priciest restaurants and a large variety of boutiques. At the same time the marina shows off the spectacular yachts, which are a popular place to come to.

Getting to Monaco

The nearest international airport is in Nice, which is about 45 minutes drive from Nice airport. From nice there are regular flights from many of the European cities and there are very limited transatlantic flights.

If you are planning on driving to Monaco, then you can take the N7 northeast. It is a 19 km drive which might take about 35 minutes; this would be of heavy traffic. But if you are driving from Paris then you can follow the A6 to Lyon, then you can take the A7 South to Aix-en-Provence and the A6 to Monaco.

There are frequent train services from Cannes, Nice, Antibes and Menton. If you are going from Paris to Monaco, then trains depart from the Gare de Lyon and there are at least 2 trains per day. Not only this there is frequent bus services which are every 15 minutes from Nice, Beaulieu and Menton.

Hotels in Monaco

Beach Hotel Monte-Carlo is located in the heart of a sheltered bay on the outskirts of the Principality, the Monte Carlo Beach. The hotel offers 47 rooms and 41 sea views from heir rooms. It is surrounded by the magnificent nautical club and its Olympic swimming pool it offers comfort beyond parallel on the coast.

Safety in Monaco

When travelling to an unfamiliar environment, remain aware for potential hazards. Holidaymakers are more vulnerable to pick pocketing, theft or loss of personal effects. Outdoor activities and driving can place you at greater risk of having an accident. Language barriers and strange routines can also result in missed travel arrangements or problematic bookings. We strongly recommend you take out travel insurance for you and your family.

Weather in Monaco

The principality of Monaco enjoys a particularly mild climate with more than 300 days of sunshine each year. The average winter temperature is between 8 - 13C with sunny days and cool nights. Most summers see the temperature between 17 - 22C with sea breezes cooling the air in the evening.