Monaco France-Visit Monaco on a trip to France

Monaco France? While Monaco is not apart of France it is located inside France, making it a perfect stop on any French Riviera itinerary. Monaco is the epitome of luxury with its world-class dining and shopping, world-famous casino, yachts galore, and the Grand Prix Race.

When to visit, what to see and do, where to stay and where to eat are all the things I cover in my travel guide below.

When to Visit

With temperatures staying mild year-round, highs 54-80 degrees, anytime can be a great time to visit. The best time however is the summer and fall month which has the highest temperatures, take a look at the average temps below. The Grand Prix happens in May and while it would be a once in a lifetime experience to visiting during this time it will also be the most expensive time to visit.

May- high 68 low 58
June- high 74 low 65
July high 80 low 70
August high 80 low 70
September- high 75 low 66

Things To Do and See

Grand Prix
- Occurs in May. In 2019 it was May 26, canceled for 2020 and scheduled for May 20-23, 2021.
Casino Monte Carlo
- Free to enter the atrium.
- No fee to play the slots
- 17€ fee to play table games and appropriate dress is required.
- Tickets for audio tours at 17€ per person. Entrance from 10am-1pm, last entrance at 12:15pm.
Wander around the old town.
Prince’s Palace
- The changing of the guard happens at 11:55 am.
Monaco Cathedral
- Resting place of Grace Kelly.
Oceanographic Museum
- Tickets starting at 11- 16€, depending on the season.
- Jan/Feb/March/Oct/Nov/Dec: 10am-6pm
- April/May/June/Sept: 10am-7pm
- July and Aug: 9:30am-8pm
- Website
Jardin Exotique
- Beautiful cactus garden with breathtaking views
- 7.20€ per person.
- Feb to April and Oct: 9am- 6pm
- May to Sept: 9am-7pm
- Nov to Jan: 9am-5pm
- Website

Jardin Exotique Monaco — Jardin Exotique

Visit some beautiful gardens
- Princess Grace Rose Garden
- Jardin de Saint-Martin
View the Harbors
- View point: Vue panoramique sur Monaco- Fontvieille
- Walking up to old town on Avenue de la Porte Neuve.
- Walk along Route de la Piscine next to the Yacht Club de Monaco.
Beach
- Larvotto Beach
Shopping
- High -end shopping is in the Monte Carlo area around the Casino.

Top Hotels in Monaco

Hotel de Paris Monte Carlo
- Sea or casino views.
- 3 Michelin-stared restaurants.
- Private beach access.
- Website
Hotel Hermitage Monte Carlo
- City Center
- Sea Views
- Michelin- star restaurant.
- Private beach access.
- Website
Hotel Metropole Monte Carlo
- Sea views
- Micheli-star restaurant.
- Website
Monte Carlo Beach
- Seaside
- Organic Michelin-star restaurant
- Private Beach
- Website