Monaco

Monaco

Safety rating
9.3/10
Best time to visit
May to September for warm weather; late May for the Grand Prix, though prices skyrocket.
Population
0.0M

Overview

A glittering city-state on the French Riviera, Monaco is synonymous with luxury, the Monte-Carlo casino, and its Formula 1 Grand Prix. Superyacht-filled harbors, the old town atop Le Rocher, and the royal palace pack into just two square kilometers.

Top attractions

Visit the Monte-Carlo Casino, the Prince's Palace, the Oceanographic Museum, and the harbor.

Getting around

The tiny principality is walkable, aided by public lifts and escalators on its steep slopes, plus buses.

Monaco essentials