Are you planning a weekend in Montecarlo? Here's what to see, what to do, where to eat in Monte Carlo Principality of Monaco between sea, sun, sports events, gourmand stops and shopping to make your holiday truly princely.

Monaco Principality of Monaco What to See

Discover Monaco Villas

Going to the discovery of Monte Carlo Principality of Monaco, does not correspond to see only luxurious and fashionable premises. Monaco is also history and culture, a treasure trove of French-Italian traditions, perched in the district of Monaco Villas where the imposing Palais Princier that contains invaluable works of art with its Italian gallery and 16th century frescoes. Also worth seeing is the Louis XV Hall on the tones of yellow and gold, the Sala del Trono, the Cortile d’Onore and the 17th century staircase in Carrara marble.

Among the things to do in Montecarlo Principality of Monaco, unmissable is the change of the Prince's Carabinieri Guard, every day at 11.55 p.m.: a ritual that aims to offer loyalty and dedication to the Sovereign Prince and the Princely Family. together with the visit inside the Palace where you can admire the majesty of the Monegasque court as the 16th century frescoes or the Throne Room.

Immancabile, a stop at Cathedral of the Immaculate Conception, in the historical center of Monaco, a place of worship among the most important of the Principality built in 1875, with stone blocks from the French region of Turbie. It is the place where generations of royal Monegasques swore eternal love and the marriage between Grace and Prince Ranieri was also celebrated. Today the Cathedral welcomes their tombs, placed one by the other.

Place du Casino

Casino de Monte-Carlo, an iconic place located in the heart of Monaco. Opened in 1863, rebuilt in 1878 by Charles Garnier and quickly became the centerpiece of the worldly worldly life with its sumptuous gaming rooms, large stained glass windows and gorgeous bronze chandeliers.

We are in the most exclusive district of the Principality, which recalls the splendor of the Belle Époque and the beautiful architectures enhance the allure of the location. The symbolic Place du Casino is the starting point for discovering the most chic Monaco between luxury, glamour and shopping of the best fashion brands.

Here you can experience a taste of sweet life among the characteristic Cafés overlooking the square, as the Café de Paris, ideal for a taste of the famous Crêpe Suzette, conceived here in 1895. You can then continue with an exclusive shopping tour One Monte-Carlo, the fashion district, totally pedestrian, with 30 luxury boutiques on the new Promenade Princesse Charlène, on the Avenue Princesse Alice and in avenue des Beaux- Arts. In this area of Monaco are also concentrated sfarzosi hotels 5 stars luxury as the Hotel de Paris, Hotel Métropole and Hotel Hermitage.

Oceanographic Museum

Located in the Saint Martin Gardens, Oceanographic Museum of Monaco is one of the symbolic places of the Principality, built under the aegis of St. A.S. Prince Albert I. In this Temple of the Sea of the French Riviera it is possible to observe over six thousand species of rare beauty. Among the most important attractions, the exceptional microcosm that populates the coral reef from sharks to piranha, from clown fish to live corals. All to explore are the basins dedicated to the Mediterranean fauna in which to admire the murene and the sinuous movements of the jellyfish.

Visit Princess Grace Gardens

Green is the New Glam is the motto of Monaco. In fact, it is the second European destination to have more public green with well 250.000 sq m available where to discover variety of unique plant species in the world. As in Exotic garden, green lung of the city, with its amazing collection of succulent plants, a botanical garden and the grotto of the Observatory from which to admire stalactites and stalagmites that will leave large and small open mouths.

Japanese garden

A dive in the Far East is what is felt as soon as the gates of the Japanese garden, on Avenue Princesse Grace, included in an area of 7,200 square meters between small streams, hills, mountains, and a Zen garden dedicated to meditation. Turned by the Princess, but inaugurated in 1994 by Prince Ranieri, this space, designed by landscape architect Yasuo Beppu, is a tripod of Japanese traditions and Mediterranean elements, the result of a close collaboration between the gardens of the Principality of Monaco and the Japanese gardeners.

Here you can take an exotic trip to the Rising Sun without moving from Munich to the lakes, islands, waterfalls, lanterns, suggestive bridges and tea houses. In this place, among bamboos, olive trees and melogranes, dominates the Zen philosophy for a visit of wellness, relaxation and meditation.

Rose Princess Grace

The lovers of roses, on the other hand, cannot miss the extraordinary flowering within the Rose Princess Grace: 4,000 rosaries from all over the world, planted in 1984 by the will of S.A.S. Prince Ranieri III and dedicated to the unforgettable sovereign. And then Casino gardens, Saint-Martin gardens, Petite Afrique gardens and the Parc Princesse Antoinette, especially suitable for children.

Yacht Club of Monaco

The prestigious Yacht Club of Monaco, a work carried out by Lord Norman Foster, based in London is a futuristic building with the appearance of a ship, which houses the two historic nautical buildings of Monaco, the Société Nautique, dedicated to the rowing, and the Yacht Club, meeting point for the shipowners and for all the activities of the international yachting.

With the Tour Odeon and Villa Troglodita, a masterpiece of technology and low environmental impact charm carved into the rock, Monaco is known to be a pole of attraction for the present Archi-stars as Norman Foster and Renzo Piano; but also of the past thanks to the famous dome Art Nouveau made by Gustave Eiffel for the Hermitage Hotel.

Marché de la Condamine

For those interested in discovering the delights of the Monegasque cuisine, the Marché de la Condamine is ideal for appetizing appetite with beardjuan and pissaladière. At the foot of the ascent that leads to the district of Monaco Ville, rock spur overlooking the sea, rises Place du Marché in the lively district of La Condamine.

The market of La Condamine is a historical and dynamic meeting point for monegaschi doc, but also for local producers, florists and fruiting them. Inside its lobby, you can try the gastronomic excellence of the city-state as the typical Barbajuan, fried ravioli stuffed of cheese and spinach and the Pissaladière delicious rustic focaccia with onions, anchovies and olives.

Support gourmand

After an infusion of Monegasque culture, what is better than a tasty break?

Obligation mat is Brasserie de Monaco, a typical local located in Port Hercule, natural bay at the foot of the fortress, inspired by the secrets of the Ancient Brasserie Monegasca. Here you can taste the Pils Bionda, produced by Maître-Brasseur François Pichon, and delight the palate with its authentic taste, elaborated with care and dedication thanks to selected organic malts.

If you love oriental cuisine, book a table Yoshi (1 Michelin star), located within the luxurious setting of the Hotel Metropole Monte-Carlo and led by the famous Joël Robuchon, which stands out for its typically zen environment.

Japanese refinement breaks to Nobu, inserted in the context of the Fairmont Monte-Carlo, appreciated for its excellent dishes embellished with South American spices and flavors. Another address of the land of the Rising Sun is definitely the Maya Bay combining Japanese tastes with Thai tastes for tasty dishes with sweet notes.

China is the protagonist of the restaurant Song Qi curated by star chef Alan Yu, creator of typical dishes of oriental cuisine such as dim sum, duck to Pechinese and dragon clouds. Recently opened, however, is the Maya Jah, unmissable for lovers of Indian cuisine where the creativity of chef Ravinder Negi is exhibited in exquisite herbs and spices.

the Latin rhythm in Monaco with the brand new restaurant Naçionalist. Its founder is Riccardo Giraudi, a well-known Monegasque entrepreneur, who wanted to bring to Monaco the brio and taste of Latin American cuisine with tortillas, guacamole, ceviche of fresh fish, mojito and pisco sour.

But the sky of Monaco is illuminated above all by the many star chefs who guide the best restaurants in the small city-state. To begin, for example, with the sadness Louis XV inside the Hotel de Paris. The menu was created by renowned chefs Dominique Lory and Alain Ducasse, reflecting the principles of the entire structure and leading guests on a trip to the Paris of the Belle Époque.

Another address is Le Vistamar (1 Michelin star), a gastronomic jewel of the Hotel Hermitage Monte-Carlo, which charms guests with its intimate and delicate style to fully enjoy the sweet life of the Riviera. The chef Benoît Witz has created a menu with the best regional proposals, such as the unmissable barbajuan, a typical Monegasco dish.

Thermes Marins

The Thermes Marins are the realm of the Monegasque wellness, a stay in the Principality of Monaco cannot end without trying its exclusive services: hydrotherapy, manual relaxing massages and cutting-edge technological treatments.

At Les Thermes Marins you can regenerate your mind and body, a relaxing bath in the panoramic pool with sea water. The wellness route also involves the taste thanks to the Hirondelle restaurant, where you can taste fresh seasonal products as a healthy and balanced diet.

Relax at the beach

For the first baths of season to Monte-Carlo Beach find private beach, Olympic pool, spa and Elsa star restaurant, led by chef Paolo Sari, where you can enjoy seasonal dishes prepared with the use of green ingredients, 100% organic and zero km.

Glamour, chic and modern: three adjectives to describe the Nikki Beach inside the terrace Fairmont Monte-Carlo. With its panoramic rooftop on the Mediterranean Sea, here you can enjoy a relaxing stay, sip a refreshing cocktail by the pool while the sun falls on the horizon, and enjoy a worldly evening among trendsetter and celebrities.

At Nikki beach you can enjoy the palate thanks to gourmet dishes inspired by cuisines from all over the world: from sushi, to fish appetizers passing by delicious meat seconds. In addition, for sports lovers, the Fairmont Monte-Carlo rooftop offers a privileged position to attend the Grand Prix of Formula 1 thanks to the famous "Turva Fairmont".