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The Prince’s Palace
MONACO-VILLE
Monaco-Ville
}93 25 18 31; www.palais.mc
The lavish palace is open to tourists when the flag is lowered and the prince is away, which, it turns out, is quite oft…
Musée Océangraphique
MONACO-VILLE
Ave. St. Martin, Monaco-Ville
}93 15 36 00; www.oceano.mc
Originally a hobby of Prince Albert I, the monarchy’s extensive collection of exotic Mediterranean fish is publicly disp…
Napoleonic History Museum
MONACO-VILLE
Place du Palais
}93 25 18 31; ww.palais.mc
Containing over 1,000 items from France’s First Empire, this museum was a gift to Albert II from his grandfather. Exhibi…
Casino Monte Carlo
MONTE CARLO
92 16 20 00www.casinomontecarlo.com
The renowned gambling house was infamous well before it was Ian Flemming’s inspiration for the first book in the TJames …
Jardin Exotique
MONTE CARLO
62 bl. du Jardin Exotique
}93 15 29 80; www.jardin-exotique.mc
This garden of rare plant species from around the world has been growing since the 16th century, when New World explorer…
Port of Hercules
LA CONDAMINE
La Condamine
Home to more money floating on water than a Kevin Costner flop, this port is the main service center for the mega yachts…
HSH Prince Rainier III’s Car Collection
FONTVIEILLE
Terrasses de Fontvieille
}92 05 28 56; www.palais.mc
If you thought that the cars parked in front of the casino were impressive, think again—Prince Ranier III’s antique car …
Louis II Stadium
FONTVIEILLE
3 ave. des Castelans
}92 05 40 11
One of the best-funded sports facilities in the world, the stadium is the home field of AS Monaco, as well as an Olympic…
Monaco Zoo
FONTVIEILLE
Terrasse de Fontvieille
}93 50 40 30; www.palais.mc
Home to 250 animals and 50 different species, this zoo was once the private animal collection of Prince Ranier III befor…
Plage du Larvotto
FONTVIEILLE
Ave. Princess Grace
Well, it’s the best and worst beach in Monaco, since it’s also the only one. Comprised of two man-made lagoons separated…