Monastere de Saorge Monastery
Beautiful baroque architecture, examples of 17th- and 18th-century frescoes and furniture and a large terraced garden.
Mountain Bike Park Haute Roya, Tende
A bike park with marked cross country, enduro and downhill trails
Situated on the France/Italy border, on the edge of the Mercantour National Park, you will find this dedicated mountain bike park with paths, trails and single track that will bring you to an area with fantastic panoramic views, lush forest and woodland.
The French Cycling Federation have waymarked the trails here and they are graded for bikers from very easy, to easy, difficult and very difficult, depending one the terrain, the length and technical aspects of the circuits. They are all available to look at online or on the maps provided at the bike park.
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What to see
Sights in Monaco
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Eco Musee, Breil-sur-Roya
Museum charting the history of transport in the area, with lots of old vehicles to look at. Located in an old rail warehouse in Breil.
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Mont Agaisen Fortress, Sospel
Learn about the French defences from the Germans and the strategic position of this fort in the battle for Nice in World War two.
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Cathedrale Saint-Michel, Sospel
The heart of the old town of Sospel opens out into a wide sunny square dominated by the colourful facade of the Saint-Michel cathedral.
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Fort St Roch, Sospel
This remnant of the second world war is a huge engineering feat made from lots of concrete and once housed machine guns and barracks.
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Chapelle des Penitents Blancs, Menton
This chapel belonged to the White Penitents, Catholic laymen living under a common rule. It was built between 1680 and 1687 on land outside the city's walls.
Where to lunch
Restaurants in Monaco
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Yoshi Restaurant
Yoshi Restaurant is located in Hotel Métropole Monte-Carlo and holds one Michelin star.
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Blue Bay Restaurant
Whether you’re sitting on the terrace with a panoramic view or opposite the open kitchen, the Blue Bay offers an unforgettable culinary experience and is located in the Monte Carlo Bay Hotel.
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La Chevre d'Or Restaurant, Eze
This gourmet restaurant offers panoramic views across the Mediterranean and gained two Michelin stars in 2011.
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Restaurant des Rois, Beaulieu Sur Mer
The jewel in the crown of La Réserve de Beaulieu hotel is this gastronomic restaurant which has one Michelin star.
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Hostellerie Jerome Restaurant, La Turbie
Chef Bruno Cirino prepares Mediterranean dishes that carefully showcase the flavours of local produce. A light and creative cuisine that you can enjoy in their elegant dining room with vaulted ceilings and frescoes or their shaded terrace overlooking the sea.
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La Maree Restaurant
'Fish chic' restaurant in Port Hercule that is located on the sixth floor of the Port Palace Hotel, overlooking the marina.
What to do
Things To Do in Monaco
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Luxury Rehab Yacht Trip
Take a trip onboard this luxury yacht along the Riviera to any destination of your choosing.
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Luxury To Escape Yacht Trip
Take a trip onboard this luxury yacht along the Riviera to any destination of your choosing.
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Road bike hire
This company is based in Menton and offers a range of road bikes.
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Motorbike hire
Based in Menton, motorbike and scooter rental so you can explore the South of France.
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Luxury Jack III Yacht Trip
Take a trip onboard this luxury yacht along the Riviera to any destination of your choosing.
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Luxury Lizard Yacht Trip
Take a trip onboard this luxury yacht along the Riviera to any destination of your choosing.
Directions
To the north east of Nice and Monaco and the very east of the Provence and Alpes-Maritimes region, Tende is situated in the Parc National de Mercantour. Easily accessible by road or buy train from Côte d'Azur.
