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Things to see in Monte Carlo

Tourist information: 

Monaco Tourist Office
2A boulevard des Moulins
Tel: 9216 6116.
www.visitmonaco.com

As with almost everything, the principality's and the city's tourist offices are inexorably linked. The main tourist office (above) is located right in the city centre. The helpful staff dispense information, as well as hand out maps and brochures. They can also arrange tours and accommodation, as well as excursions outside of the city.

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.

Disabled Access: No
Unesco: No
Address: 62 boulevard du Jardin Exotique, Monte Carlo, Monaco
Telephone: 9315 2980.
Website: http://www.jardin-exotique.mc
Monaco Cathedral

The city's catholic cathedral may not catch the eye, but it is worth visiting as this is where the Grimaldi family crypt is housed and where Princess Grace Kelly, who was tragically killed in a car crash in 1982, lies.

Disabled Access: No
Unesco: No
Address: 4 rue Colonel, Monte Carlo, Monaco
Monaco-Ville

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.

Disabled Access: No
Unesco: No
Address:
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.

Disabled Access: No
Unesco: No
Address: Place du Casino, Monte Carlo, Monaco
Telephone: 9806 2525.
Website: http://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.

Disabled Access: No
Unesco: No
Address: Avenue St Martin, Monte Carlo, Monaco
Telephone: 9315 3600.
Website: http://www.oceano.mc
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.

Disabled Access: No
Unesco: No
Address: Place du Palais, Monte Carlo, Monaco
Telephone: 9325 1831.
Website: http://www.palais.mc
The Private Collection of Antique Cars of Prince Rainier III

The late Prince Rainer III left a legacy of over 100 vehicles in this essential stop for car and history buffs. The collection includes everything from horse-drawn carriages through to Maseratis, Rolls Royces and Mercedes Benz.

Disabled Access: No
Unesco: No
Address: Terrasses de Fontvieille, Monte Carlo, Monaco
Telephone: 9205 2856.

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