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The Rock, the Casino, the circuit

Attractions in Monaco

Monaco's headline attractions fall across three distinct zones. Le Rocher (the 63-metre rock outcrop that forms Monaco-Ville) holds the Prince's Palace, the Romanesque-Byzantine Cathédrale Notre-Dame-Immaculée (where Grace Kelly is buried), the Oceanographic Museum and the Saint-Martin Gardens. Together they form the historic core of the Principality and account for most first-time visitor itineraries.

Monte-Carlo's attraction circuit runs through the Casino de Monte-Carlo (opened in 1863, with the Salle Garnier opera house added by Charles Garnier in 1879), the Opéra de Monte-Carlo (Salle Garnier) inside the same building, and the formal gardens of Place du Casino. The Formula One Monaco Grand Prix circuit is a year-round attraction in its own right: the tunnel at Portier, the hairpin at Loews, the swimming pool chicane at Rascasse and the finish-line straight on Boulevard Albert Ier are all accessible on foot or by CAM bus. Every page links to the nearest stop and walking route.

36 attractions in our directory

Monte-Carlo

La-Condamine

Larvotto

Fontvieille

Monaco-Ville

La-Rousse

Jardin-Exotique

Les-Moneghetti

Frequently asked

Can you visit the Casino de Monte-Carlo?

Yes. The Casino de Monte-Carlo is open to visitors from midday. The gaming rooms require an admission fee and an identity document; guests must be 18 or over. The ornate atrium and the Café de Paris terrace on the square are free to enjoy at any time.

Can you visit the Prince's Palace in Monaco?

The State Apartments of the Palais Princier are open to the public between April and October. The Changing of the Guard on the Place du Palais happens daily at 11:55 and is free to watch year-round.