Monaco: top attractions & road trip guide
Monaco is a tiny sovereign city-state on the French Riviera, wedged between the Mediterranean and the Maritime Alps. Famous for its casino, its Grand Prix street circuit, and the Grimaldi royal family, it packs opera houses, superyacht marinas, and a medieval old town onto barely two square kilometres.
The principality sits directly on the coastal road between Nice and Menton, making it an easy detour on any drive along the French or Italian Riviera. The route into Monaco winds along cliffside corniches with views over the sea, and the compact city can be explored largely on foot once parked.
Top attractions
Casino de Monte-Carlo
An opulent Belle Époque casino built in 1863, famous for its gaming rooms, ornate facade, and appearances in James Bond films.
Prince's Palace of Monaco
The official residence of the Grimaldi family since 1297, perched on the Rock of Monaco with a daily changing of the guard ceremony.
Monaco Grand Prix Circuit
The public streets that host Formula 1's most famous race each May, including the tight Fairmont Hairpin and the harborside chicane.
Oceanographic Museum of Monaco
A cliffside marine science institute founded in 1910 by Prince Albert I, with an aquarium and a rooftop terrace overlooking the sea.
Port Hercule
Monaco's principal harbor, lined with superyachts and serving as the finish area for the Grand Prix and a venue for the annual Yacht Show.
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