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