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Sights in Monaco

Discover and book the top Monaco sights

image of a glacial lake

Mercantour National Park, Nice Region

The Mercantour National Park is composed of six valleys, with peaks reaching over 3000 metres, glacial lakes, plenty of wild animals and flora unique to Europe.

Ephrussi de Rothschild Villa, Saint-Jean-Cap-Ferrat

Ephrussi de Rothschild Villa, Saint-Jean-Cap-Ferrat

Location
Cap Ferrat

This impressive villa was built in 1906 by Béatrice Ephrussi de Rothschild. It overlooks the Mediterranean sea from Cap Ferrat and it is full of antique furniture, Old Master paintings, sculptures and a collection of rare porcelain, while the gardens are classified as Notable Gardens of France.

exterior of the palais princier in monaco

Palais Princier de Monaco

Location
Monaco

The grand palace of the Prince of Monaco was built in 1215 by the Genoese and has been transformed into one of the most luxurious residences in the world.

a pathway lined with catus and succulent plants

Le Jardin Exotique de Monaco

Location
Monaco

Monaco's exotic garden was opened to the public in 1933. In its prestigious, open-air setting, it brings together a wide variety of succulent plants.

Museum of trains, transport and vehicles, Breil-sur-Roya

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.

Collection des Voitures Anciennes

Collection des Voitures Anciennes (Vintage Cars Collection)

Location
Monaco

Prince Rainier III was a huge car enthusiast and amassed a vast collection of vintage cars.

Museum of Prehistoric Anthropology, Monaco

Museum of Prehistoric Anthropology

Location
Monaco

The area around the Cote d'Azur is rich in prehistoric artefacts, many of which can be found in this fascinating museum.

Interior of the stamp museum

Museum of Stamps and Coins, Fontvielle

Location
Monaco

There are rare philatelic specimens from the postal history of the Principality, as well as related documents used in the stamp-printing process dating back to Monaco's Prince Charles III in 1885.

Le Fort Antoine dans La Ville, Monaco

Le Fort Antoine dans La Ville

Location
Monaco

This fort was built in the 18th century with a beautiful promontory position overlooking the bay.

The front of the Saint Nicholas, Cathedral of Monaco

Saint Nicholas Cathedral of Monaco

Location
Monaco

The cathedral of Monaco is dedicated to the Virgin, although popularly known as Saint Nicholas because of the church that previously stood on its site. The current building was built in the 19th century.

Nouveau Musee National de Monaco

Nouveau Musee National de Monaco

Location
Monaco

The new national museum of Monaco is housed in two villas, the Villa Sauber and the Villa Paloma. The Villa Sauber is one of the last Belle Epoque villas in Monaco and is dedicated to art and performance. The Villa Paloma was built in the early 20th century and is dedicated to art and territory.

Parfumerie Fragonard, Eze

Parfumerie Fragonard, Eze

Location
Eze

This factory for perfume, soap and cosmetics, has very modern laboratories and workshops. Discover the secrets of manufacturing perfumes and cosmetics.

Monastere de Saorge

Monastere de Saorge Monastery

Beautiful baroque architecture, examples of 17th- and 18th-century frescoes and furniture and a large terraced garden.

Le Musee des Souvenirs Napoleoniens et des Archives du Palais

Le Musee des Souvenirs Napoleoniens (Museum of Napoleonic Souvenirs)

Location
Monaco

The Museum of Napoleonic Souvenirs and Historic Archives of the Palace houses a collection by Prince Louis II.

Trophee d'Auguste (Trophy of Augustus), La Turbie

Trophee d'Auguste (Trophy of Augustus), La Turbie

Location
Monaco

Built in the year 6 BC, the trophy of Augustus honoured Octavius, Caesar's nephew and future emperor under the name of Augustus, who had conquered the Alpine tribes.

A man stands in front of a fence with a mountain in the background

Jardin Animalier, Monaco Ville

Location
Monaco

These zoological gardens were established in 1954 and house a collection of over 250 species of animals, from hippos to black panthers and lemurs.

Exotic Garden, Eze

Exotic Garden, Eze

Location
Eze

Eze's exotic gardens were created after the Second World War, in the ruins of Eze castle. Located on steep terrain, it boasts wonderful panoramic views of the sea, the Esterel mountains and the Saint-Tropez gulf.

View of the seaside of the Oceanographic Museum of Monaco

Oceanographic Museum

Location
Monaco

Sovereign Prince, scholar and explorer, Albert I of Monaco, devoted his life to the Principality forces as well as scientific investigation. This museum showcases his passion.