Le Florestan

Le Florestan is a modern seventeen-storey residential building in Monte-Carlo, completed in 2003 with 60 apartments and positioned approximately 350 metres from the sea. The building is known for generous floor plans relative to what Monaco's more recent developments offer, a characteristic of early 2000s construction in the Principality when space standards were somewhat less constrained than in post-2010 builds. The concierge and underground parking provision supports the building's practical operation as a primary or secondary Monaco residence.

At an average of fifty-two thousand euros per square metre, Le Florestan sits at the upper-middle tier of Monte-Carlo's residential price range, below the Carré d'Or's most exclusive addresses but clearly above the district's more affordable stock. The seventeen-floor height and sixty-unit count gives the building a meaningful sea-view component from upper floors, with the Mediterranean visible from apartments with appropriate orientations at 350 metres' proximity. Two active listings are consistent with Monte-Carlo's tight secondary-market supply at this price level.

Monte-Carlo buildings completed in the early 2000s occupy a distinct position in the market. They predate the wave of ultra-luxury new developments that arrived from 2010 onward, meaning they offer larger floor plates and more traditional apartment configurations, but they are more recent and better specified than Monte-Carlo's 1960s and 1970s stock. Le Florestan at fifty-two thousand euros per square metre represents a mid-point in Monte-Carlo's price spectrum that appeals to buyers who want the district's address without the Carré d'Or's very highest per-square-metre cost.

Sixty units across seventeen floors provides a reasonable range of apartment types, from smaller units on lower floors to larger apartments at elevation with sea views. The building's modern infrastructure means it requires less capital expenditure on structural or system upgrades than older Monaco buildings of the same size.

Monte-Carlo's infrastructure means Le Florestan residents have access to the Casino, the Métropole shopping centre, and the concentration of restaurants and financial services along the district's principal avenues within a short walk. At 350 metres from the sea, the building is close enough to the seafront for a regular walking circuit that includes the coastal promenade and the Larvotto beach approach.

CAM bus lines and Monaco's lift network provide connections to La Condamine, Fontvieille, and La Rousse without needing a car for short journeys within the Principality. The underground parking is particularly valuable in Monte-Carlo, where street parking is scarce and the private garage is effectively a standard requirement for residents who own a vehicle.

When was Le Florestan built?

The building was completed in 2003, placing it in Monaco's early 2000s development cohort with more generous floor plans than post-2010 builds.

What is the average price per square metre at Le Florestan?

Approximately fifty-two thousand euros per square metre, positioning it in the mid-to-upper tier of Monte-Carlo's residential market.

How many apartments does Le Florestan have?

Sixty units across seventeen floors, offering a range of sizes and floor positions.

Does Le Florestan have sea views?

Upper-floor apartments with appropriate orientations have sea views, given the building's 350-metre proximity to the Mediterranean.