Enjoy the sea breeze as you walk this relatively flat route from just outside Monaco along the coast to Cap Mala and back to the parking at Plage Marquet.
Cap d'Ail Trail
Stroll along the Cap d'Ail coastline
A great walk for any time of year. This trail follows well maintained coastal paths and takes in many impressive coastal mansions including the Eden Palace, and the secret Mala beach. This walk can get very windy as it is exposed and if there is a large swell you may get a little wet as the waves crash against the rocky shoreline.
What to see
Sights in Monaco
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Fontvieille Park & Princess Grace Rose Garden 
Fontvieille Park & Princess Grace Rose Garden
A beautifully landscaped area overlooking the harbour & Mediterranean
These well-manicured gardens contain a variety of beautiful plants, trees and flowers as well as being home to the wonderful Princess Grace rose garden.
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Le Jardin Exotique de Monaco
Wonderful exotic succulents, cave and museum of anthropology
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.
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Collection des Voitures Anciennes (Vintage Cars Collection)
Collection of vintage cars owned by the royals of Monaco
Prince Rainier III was a huge car enthusiast and amassed a vast collection of vintage cars.
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Museum of Stamps and Coins, Fontvielle
Modern museum housing the historical monetary & philatelic collections
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.
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Museum of Prehistoric Anthropology
Museum tracing the history of evolution through the ages
The area around the Cote d'Azur is rich in prehistoric artefacts, many of which can be found in this fascinating museum.
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Jardin Animalier, Monaco Ville
Zoological gardens close to the Palais Princier in 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.
Where to lunch
Restaurants in Monaco
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La Maree Restaurant
Seafood restaurant overlooking the impressive Monaco port
'Fish chic' restaurant in Port Hercule that is located on the sixth floor of the Port Palace Hotel, overlooking the marina.
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Yoshi Restaurant
Modern Japanese Restaurant in Monte-Carlo
Yoshi Restaurant is located in Hotel Métropole Monte-Carlo and holds one Michelin star.
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Le Grill Restaurant 
Le Grill Restaurant
Mediterranean restaurant with stunning views
Situated in the luxury Hotel de Paris, this restaurant serves modern Mediterranean cuisine qith great panoramic views of the sea.
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Nobu Restaurant
Owned by celebrity chef Nobuyuki "Nobu" Matsuhisa
Recognized worldwide for his amazing cuisine, mixing traditional Japanese dishes and South American spices and aromas.
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Hostellerie Jerome Restaurant, La Turbie
Michelin starred restaurant in the heart of 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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Le Vistamar Restaurant 
Le Vistamar Restaurant
Gourmet seafood restaurant in Monte-Carlo
Orchestrated by Chef Joël Garault, this chic restaurant offers delightful gourmet seafood.
What to do
Things To Do in Monaco
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One Week Yacht Charter Itineraries
Specialised yacht charter itineraries to truly experience the French Riviera, leaving from Monaco
Experience the French Riviera your way with 212 yachts, using one of their sample itineraries or with a specialised itinerary created just for you, based on what you like and don't like, as well as their own expertise.
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Sunset Luxury Motor Boat Trip 
Sunset Luxury Motor Boat Trip
7-10 Person romantic cruise along the French Rivera with champagne
This two hour cruise departs from Monaco to take you on a stunning sunset cruise on the Cote d'Azur.
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Monaco & Monte Carlo by Night, from Monaco
5hr guided tour of Monte Carlo by night
Witness the glitz and glamour of Monte Carlo after dark.
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Cote d'Azur Luxury Motor Boat Trip 
Cote d'Azur Luxury Motor Boat Trip
7-10 person motor boat with snorkelling
This boat trip departs from Monaco and can run for 2, 3 or 4 hours - so you can choose whether you want a quick spin along the coast or a more extended trip.
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A Day in Monaco Tour
7hr driver guided tour of Monaco and the surrounding area
Sit back and relax on this guided tour of the French Riviera.
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Private Sightseeing Tours
French Riviera tailor made & group tours
A wide selection of guides and tours of the French Riviera covering famous destination such as Monaco, Antibes, Cannes, Nice and Saint-Tropez. You can also experience the Italian Markets in San Remo and Ventimiglia as well as enjoy wine tasting and culinary tours.
Directions
Starting at the parking area at Marquet beach the route follows the easy and beautiful coastal path west where you will walk in between large boulders and volcanic rock outcrops. Continue along the path cantilevered over the steep hill and around the Cape Rognoso where you will see the 'Rock Villa'. Here the path widens and you take in some magnificent structures dating from the early 20th century. From Cape Mala the coastal path then leads around the Eden residence, a former Cap d'Ail hotel, and down a few meters to rejoin the coastal path after a tunnel under the road. Follow the coastal path back to the car park at the Marquet beach.
