34 Unusual Things to Do in Monaco

2. Food Market

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Type Covered & Outdoor Food Market
Visit Self-guided
Cost Free

French Name
Marché de La Condamine

Monaco’s main market takes place every morning, every day. Part of it is indoors, while the other part is outdoors.

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⚙️ Visitor Info (City Hall Website – Fr)

3. 2 Marinas & Dikes

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Type Marinas & Dikes
Visit Self-guided
Cost Free

Port Hercule is the historic and largest of Monaco’s two ports, accommodating everything from small boats to luxurious yachts.

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The other port, Port Fontvieille, is smaller and less luxurious.

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4. Japanese Garden

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Type Garden
Visit Self-guided
Cost Free

French Name
Jardin Japonais

This garden is in a typically Japanese style, featuring ponds, wooden bridges, stone lanterns, and bamboo groves.

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5. Stamps & Coins Museum

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Type Stamps & Coins Museum
Visit Self-guided
Cost Paid

French Name
Musée des Timbres et des Monnaies

This museum traces the philatelic history of Monaco through stamps, documents, and production tools.

A section is dedicated to numismatics, featuring coins, banknotes, and some medals as well.

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6. Visitation Chapel

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Type Chapel
Visit Self-guided
Cost Free

French Names
Chapelle de la Visitation
Musée de la Chapelle de la Visitation

This chapel dates back to the 17th century and is in the Baroque style.

The interior houses Italian religious paintings.

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7. Miséricorde Chapel

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Type Chapel
Visit Self-guided
Cost Free

French Name
Chapelle de la Miséricorde

This chapel dates back to the 17th century and is in the Baroque style.

Its interior features several sculptures and paintings.

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8. Sacré-Cœur Church

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Type Church
Visit Self-guided
Cost Free

French Names
Église du Sacré-Coeur
Église des Moneghetti

This church dates from the 1920s and features a richly decorated interior.

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9. Larvotto Beach

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Type Beach
Visit Self
Cost Free or Paid

French Name
Plage du Larvotto

Monaco’s beach, called Larvotto, has fine sand and includes both public and paid areas.

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10. Larvotto Stroll

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Type Walkway
Visit Self-guided
Cost Free

French Name
Promenade Princesse Louise-Hyppolyte

Above Larvotto Beach, there is a pedestrian walkway running its entire length, offering views of the sea.

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11. Prince Jacques Stroll

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Type Walkway
Visit Self-guided
Cost Free

French Name
Promenade Prince Jacques

This walkway runs along the sea and leads to Larvotto Beach and its stroll.

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12. Fishermen Stroll

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Type Walkway
Visit Self-guided
Cost Free

French Name
Chemin des Pêcheurs

This walkway runs along the sea between the end of Port Hercule and the Oceanographic Museum.

Since the museum is elevated above the sea, the difference in height is accessed via an elevator or partially open stairs overlooking the sea.

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13. St. Devote Church

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Type Church
Visit Self-guided
Cost Free

French Name
Église Sainte-Dévote

Originally a modest chapel from the 11th century, this church underwent successive restorations and expansions over the following centuries. It is dedicated to the patron saint of Monaco.

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14. St. Charles Church

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Type Church
Visit Self-guided
Cost Free

French Name
Église Saint-Charles

This church dates from the 19th century and is in the Renaissance style.

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15. Old Monaco Museum

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Type Local Heritage Museum
Visit Self-guided
Cost Free

French Name
Musée du Vieux Monaco

This small museum is dedicated to Monaco’s heritage, showcasing ceramics, paintings, furniture, and costumes.

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16. Prehistory Museum

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Type Prehistory Museum + Panorama
Visit Self-guided
Cost Paid

French Name
Musée d’Anthropologie Préhistorique de Monaco

This museum houses prehistoric remains of humans and animals, as well as other items found, particularly in caves in the region.

Situated on the heights, the museum’s terrace offers a panoramic view of Monaco and the sea.

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17. Louis II Stadium

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Type Football Stadium
Visit Guided
Cost Paid

French Name
Stade Louis II

Louis II Stadium is the home ground of AS Monaco Football Club and a key venue for sports and entertainment events in the principality.

Aside from matches, it is possible to visit the stadium through a guided visit.

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18. Boulingrins Garden

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Type Garden
Visit Self-guided
Cost Free

French Names
Jardin des Boulingrins
Jardin du Casino

This long garden is located in front of the famous Monte Carlo Casino, which appears in the background.

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19. Petite Afrique Garden

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Type Garden
Visit Self-guided
Cost Free

French Name
Jardins de la Petite Afrique

Located right next to the previous garden, this one is a mix of a city park and tropical plants.

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20. Fishermen Garden

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Type Garden
Visit Self-guided
Cost Free

French Name
Jardin des Pêcheurs

This garden, located behind Port Hercule, is situated at the water’s edge and slightly elevated above the sea.

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Next to the garden, there is a life-sized frame with the port in the background, making it a spot for photos.

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21. Antoine Fort-Theater

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Type Open-air Teather + Panorama
Visit Self-guided
Cost Free

French Name
Théâtre du Fort Antoine

This 18th-century fort, renovated in the 20th century and transformed into an open-air theater, is located below the Fishermen’s Garden and also offers a view of the port and its surroundings.

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22. Princess Antoinette Garden

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Type Garden + Panorama
Visit Self-guided
Cost Free

French Name
Parc Princesse Antoinette

A garden composed of a variety of trees and plants, located on the heights, offering a view of Monaco and the sea.

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23. UNESCO Garden

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Type Garden
Visit Self-guided
Cost Free

French Name
Jardin de l’UNESCO

A small garden featuring fountains and sculptures. It is located on the roof of a shopping center.

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24. Princess Grace Rose Garden

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Type Garden
Visit Self-guided
Cost Free

French Name
Roseraie Princesse Grace

A garden with a fountain surrounded by roses, serving as a memorial to Princess Grace of Monaco.

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Next to it is a pond with fish and ducks, bordered by trees

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25. Zoological Garden

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Type Zoo
Visit Self-guided
Cost Paid

French Name
Jardin Animalier de Monaco

This small zoo features various local and exotic species.

It is situated on the side of a cliff across several levels, offering views of Port Fontvieille.

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26. Grimaldi Forum

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Type Cultural Center
Visit Self-guided
Cost Paid

French Name
Grimaldi Forum Monaco

Grimaldi Forum is a large conference and cultural center where dance and music events take place.

There are also temporary exhibitions showcasing various types of artworks.

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27. Villa Sauber

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Type Art Exhibitions + Garden
Visit Self-guided or Guided
Cost Paid

French Name
(Nouveau) Musée National de Monaco – Villa Sauber

This place hosts temporary art exhibitions.

It is located in a Belle Époque-style villa from the early 20th century, which also includes a garden.

This villa is part of the New National Museum of Monaco, along with Villa Paloma (described below), located at the other end of Monaco. The entrance ticket is valid for both villas.

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28. Villa Paloma

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Type Art Exhibitions + Panorama
Visit Self-guided or Guided
Cost Paid

French Name
(Nouveau) Musée National de Monaco – Villa Paloma

This place hosts temporary art exhibitions.

It is located in a villa from the early 20th century, situated on the heights, and includes a terrace offering a view of Monaco and the sea.

This villa is part of the New National Museum of Monaco, along with Villa Sauber (described above), located at the other end of Monaco. The entrance ticket is valid for both villas.

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👀 Google View 360° – Panorama

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29. Tourist Train

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Type Tourist Train
Visit Tour
Cost Paid

French Name
Le Petit Train Touristique

The Tourist Train offers a guided tour of Monaco’s most famous landmarks in a easy way. offering informative audio guides.

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30. Bus Tour

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Type Hop-On Hop-Off Bus
Visit Tour
Cost Paid

A flexible way to explore Monaco at your own pace. Ideal for those wanting to see the main landmarks with the convenience of hopping on and off.

Provider
Monaco Le Grand Tour

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31. Viewpoint-Terrace Ostende

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Type Panorama
Visit Self-guided
Cost Free

French Name
Terrasse Avenue d’Ostende

A small terrace surrounded by plants, offering a panoramic view of Port Hercule.

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32. Princess Grace Irish Library

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Type Library
Visit Self-guided or Guided
Cost Free

French Name
Princess Grace Irish Library

A library named after the former Princess Grace of Monaco. It hosts a range of Irish literature and the personal collection of books and music that belonged to Grace, whose paternal relatives came from Ireland.

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