Monaco is an extremely small independent city-state with great wealth and luxury. Where you are destined to feel inspired and captivated by its breathtaking views. A place to relax, enjoy nature, and admire a different lifestyle. The contrast of its colors and the harmony of the mountains and clouds, is enough to make you fall in love. You will feel free, and your adventurous character will come afloat along the many expensive yachts.
I stayed only three days in Monaco and I seriously wished for more time. To be frank, there is not much to see, considering its size, but there is something about this place that you simply feel like exploring and looking for more. Crystal clear waters, the perfect weather, and an obvious sense of pride for being home of the Grand Prix.
They are many narrow streets, aisles, and very notorious steps that will transport you to a different piece of land in Beausoleil, France. Observing things from a geographical stand point, it sounds amazing to be able to cross borders in such smooth process. From Monaco to France, a set of steps climbing the mountains, that along with the spectacular view will take you to where a different flag waves. Both places have a great deal to offer, with no physical separation, but obvious economic differences. A dreamy border.
TRAVEL EXPERIENCE:
Getting There: Since Monaco doesn't have an airport, we flew from Paris to Nice, France using a budget airline (Easy Jet). We checked our bags to be able to fly priority. From Nice, we bought a bus ticket, inside the airport terminal, straight to Monte Carlo. The 90 minutes bus ride cost more than the flight.
Where We Stayed: Europe in general can be very expensive, specially when visiting 4 other countries/cities. With that being said, we opted to stay at an Airbnb, which was convenient in location and turned out to be comfortable. We booked 2 nights.
Where We Ate: This is where we usually splurge. Since Monaco doesn't have a clearly defined cuisine - besides its french influence- we decided to try different places in its culinary spectrum.
Our favorites:
Café de Paris- Place du Casino (Next to the Monte Carlo Casino)
Le Maison du Caviar- 1 Avenue Saint-Charles
Le Salon Rose- Place du Casino (At the Monte Carlo Casino)
New Indien Restaurant - 9 Boulevard de la République
Things To Do: The best way to see the city, hassle free, is by taking one of the tour buses in Monte Carlo. They will take you around and to the most important sights, where you can hop on and off at your own paste. Of course, you have to take a look inside the infamous Casino and walk along side the roses at Princess Grace's garden. The Museum of Oceanography, the Prince's Palace of Monaco, and the Exotic Garden of Monaco are great places to visit and enjoy THE BEST views of the city.
For more tips, videos and photos, check out the highlight section of my Instagram and come with us to Monaco 🙂 As always, plan ahead to minimize unpleasant surprises, enjoy your time, and be safe!
Bon Voyage,
