10 of the best · Monaco, French Riviera
Things to Do in Monaco: the Sights
The Casino and the Opéra, the Prince’s Palace and the changing of the guard, the cathedral, cliffside and Japanese gardens, Larvotto beach and Port Hercule.
Our 10 favourites, listed A–Z · Updated October 2026
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Insiders' picks
Three of our favourites from this list, vetted by people who know and love Monaco.
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The Grimaldis’ palace on the Rock
Prince’s Palace of Monaco
The palace on the Rock, with State Apartments open from spring to mid-October and the changing of the guard every day at 11:55.
Place du Palais, 98000 MonacoExplore View on map
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The symbol of Monte-Carlo
Casino de Monte-Carlo
Charles Garnier’s Belle Époque casino, which also houses the Opéra de Monte-Carlo.
Place du Casino, 98000 MonacoExplore View on map
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Reopened in 2026
Jardin Exotique de Monaco
A cliffside garden of succulents with a cave to explore, reopened in March 2026 after six years of works.
62 Boulevard du Jardin Exotique, 98000 MonacoExplore View on map
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Monaco’s landmarks.
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The symbol of Monte-Carlo
Casino de Monte-Carlo
Charles Garnier’s Belle Époque casino, which also houses the Opéra de Monte-Carlo.
Place du Casino, 98000 MonacoExplore View on map
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Resting place of Princess Grace
Monaco Cathedral
The white-stone cathedral of 1875 in Monaco-Ville, where Princess Grace and Prince Rainier III are buried.
Monaco-Ville, 98000 MonacoExplore View on map
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Garnier’s jewel-box opera
Opéra de Monte-Carlo (Salle Garnier)
Charles Garnier’s 1878 opera house inside the Casino, home to opera, ballet and the Philharmonic.
Place du Casino, 98000 MonacoExplore View on map
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The Grimaldis’ palace on the Rock
Prince’s Palace of Monaco
The palace on the Rock, with State Apartments open from spring to mid-October and the changing of the guard every day at 11:55.
Place du Palais, 98000 MonacoExplore View on map
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Green and peaceful.
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A calm corner by the sea
Japanese Garden
A Zen garden by the Grimaldi Forum, with a pond, waterfall, tea house and bridges.
Avenue Princesse Grace, 98000 MonacoExplore View on map
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Reopened in 2026
Jardin Exotique de Monaco
A cliffside garden of succulents with a cave to explore, reopened in March 2026 after six years of works.
62 Boulevard du Jardin Exotique, 98000 MonacoExplore View on map
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Monaco’s oldest public gardens
Jardins Saint-Martin
Monaco’s oldest public gardens, created in 1816 on the cliffs between the cathedral and the Oceanographic Museum.
Avenue Saint-Martin, 98000 MonacoExplore View on map
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In memory of Princess Grace
Princess Grace Rose Garden
A rose garden in Fontvieille Park, created by Prince Rainier III in memory of Princess Grace.
Avenue des Guelfes, 98000 MonacoExplore View on map
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Beach and harbour.
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Monaco’s main beach
Larvotto Beach
Monaco’s main public beach, open all year, with a promenade, a Handiplage and snorkelling in a marine protected area.
Avenue Princesse Grace, 98000 MonacoExplore View on map
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Superyachts and the Grand Prix
Port Hercule
Monaco’s main harbour, ringed by the Grand Prix circuit, with quayside walks and an open-air pool.
Port Hercule, 98000 MonacoExplore View on map
The State Apartments of the Prince’s Palace open from spring to mid-October.
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