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Monaco, closelyMake a day of it
Monaco’s layered cityscape and harbour at dusk
Four ways into the city

Find the Monaco that feels like yours.

From the old town on the Rock to the open water at Larvotto, each neighborhood gives the principality a different mood.

A pocket-sized place with many textures

Four quarters; plenty of reasons to turn down another street.

Use these as starting points, then let the views, gardens and small discoveries join them together.

The Prince’s Palace overlooking Monaco-Ville
01 / The Rock

Monaco-Ville

The historic quarter sits high on the Rock. Come for the palace square, the cathedral, cliffside gardens and the Oceanographic Museum, then take your time in the side streets.

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Yachts in Port Hercule with Monaco rising above the Mediterranean
02 / The harbour quarter

La Condamine

Colourful streets meet Port Hercule here. Follow Rue Grimaldi toward the water, pause around Place d’Armes and watch the harbour change through the day.

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The Casino de Monte-Carlo and its Belle Époque architecture
03 / The grand quarter

Monte-Carlo

Around Place du Casino, formal gardens and Belle Époque façades turn a simple stroll into an occasion. Slip onto the quieter streets when the square gets busy.

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Mediterranean water framed by coastal pines near Monaco
04 / The seaside

Larvotto

For a change of pace, follow the Mediterranean promenade. The Japanese Garden and Grimaldi Forum are nearby, with the beach and waterfront opening out ahead.

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