Monte Carlo Key Attractions
The old part of the town that the Grimaldi family have made both their home and their stronghold lies atop a huge rocky outcrop to the west of the city centre. The steep walk up reveals stunning views of the city and the millionaire yachts bobbing in its marinas.
Palais du Prince
The Grimaldi's palace is a chunky but reasonably elegant affair that sits at the heart of Monaco-Ville. Inside 15 rooms are open to the public; look out also for the changing of the guard when the immaculately uniformed troops strut their stuff outside at 1155 on the dot.
Place du Palais
Tel: 9325 1831.
Website: www.palais.mc
Monte Carlo Casino
You can easily blow the bank at one of the world's most famous and glamorous casinos with its 21 gaming tables, but even if you only want to play on the slot machines, you will have to dress up. Free drinks and food for high rollers.
Place du Casino
Tel: 9806 2525.
Website: www.casino-monte-carlo.com
Musée Océanographique
Housed in an elegant building that was opened in 1910 is a museum that is home to a collection illustrating the principality's maritime history. In the basement is an aquarium where kids and big kids alike can check out 4,000 fish species.
Avenue St Martin
Tel: 9315 3600.
Website: www.oceano.mc
Jardin Exotique
Opened in 1933 this stunning collection of flora spreads up a precipitous rock face in an explosion of colour and pungent aromas. Subtropical vegetation abounds. There is also a museum that houses archaeological finds from the surrounding area.
62 boulevard du Jardin Exotique
Tel: 9315 2980.
Website: www.jardin-exotique.mc
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