Discover Monaco-Ville 2026

The residence of the Grimaldi princely family, in existence since the 13th century, can be partially visited as part of guided tours, while the daily changing of the guard at 11:55 am in front of the main gate is one of the city's most popular free attractions.

This monumental museum, built directly into the rock, was founded in 1910 by Prince Albert I and houses one of Europe's oldest and most significant aquariums with over 6,000 marine species and a spectacular shark tank, long directed by the famous oceanographer Jacques Cousteau.

The Romanesque-Byzantine style cathedral holds the graves of several members of the Grimaldi princely family, including Princess Grace Patricia, the former Hollywood actress Grace Kelly, whose simple marble grave is still visited by visitors from all over the world today.

The old town, perched on a distinctive rocky outcrop with its narrow, car-free lanes and pastel-coloured facades, offers spectacular views over the harbour and the Principality's dense skyline from several vantage points.

The nearest airport, Nice, is about 20 kilometres to the west and can be reached by train, bus, or helicopter in about 20 to 45 minutes. Within Monaco, a public elevator connects the harbour directly with the Monaco-Ville rock.

The residence of the Grimaldi princely family, in existence since the 13th century, can be partially visited as part of guided tours, while the daily changing of the guard at 11:55 am in front of the main gate is one of the city's most popular free attractions.

This monumental museum, built directly into the rock, was founded in 1910 by Prince Albert I and houses one of Europe's oldest and most significant aquariums with over 6,000 marine species and a spectacular shark tank, long directed by the famous oceanographer Jacques Cousteau.

The Romanesque-Byzantine style cathedral holds the graves of several members of the Grimaldi princely family, including Princess Grace Patricia, the former Hollywood actress Grace Kelly, whose simple marble grave is still visited by visitors from all over the world today.