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Monaco

Do you like yachts and gambling?

October 27, 2026

It's all about glamour, yachts, and a very small country on the French Riviera. You should go if: You want a day trip from Nice with a lot of spectacle You like motorsport, yachts and grand casinos You enjoy walking in a very compact, very tidy place Must-visit places: Monte Carlo Casino and Place du Casino: The Belle Époque landmark Prince's Palace: Changing of the guard at 11:55 each day Oceanographic Museum: Aquarium on a cliff Jardin Exotique: Cacti gardens with sea views The Grand Prix circuit: Walk or drive the street course Must-try foods: Barbajuan: Fried pastry with chard and cheese Socca and pissaladière from nearby Nice Fougasse bread and Riviera seafood Fun facts: Monaco covers about 2 square kilometers, making it the second-smallest country after Vatican City. The Monaco Grand Prix has run through the streets since 1929. Prince Albert II is the head of state, from the Grimaldi family. Logistics: Best time: May to September; the Grand Prix is in late May Currency: Euro Getting there: Nice airport, then a 20-minute train to Monaco-Monte-Carlo Dress: Smart casual for the casino; bring ID Entry: No border checks with France Must-learn phrases: Hello: Bonjour Please: S'il vous plaît Thank you: Merci Goodbye: Au revoir Good day (Monégasque): Bun giurnu