Trophee d'Auguste
Hike above Monaco to the impressive monument of Augustus
A walk through the hills above Monaco to the mighty Augustus Monument built in La Turbine.
Augustus was the founder and first Emperor of the Roman Empire. The Monument in La Turbine was built to celebrate his victory over the Lugurian tribes of the area. From the village of La Turbine you are rewarded with some of the best views of Monaco that can be found in the whole Riviera.
What to see
Sights in Monaco
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Eglise Sainte-Devote
Located <1 km away
Sainte-Dévote is the patron saint of the Principality of Monaco.
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Port Hercule
Located <1 km away
It’s hard to overstate the importance of Port Hercule in Monaco. At the foot of the rock on which the Prince's palace sits, this large marina sits in a natural deep bay carved out of the sheer cliffs of Monacois. It was used as far back as Roman times.
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Parc Princesse-Antoinette
Located <1 km away
Created in 1917 when Prince Albert I saved the area from industrialisation and created the park to protect the olive groves.
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Le Musee des Souvenirs Napoleoniens (Museum of Napoleonic Souvenirs)
Located <1 km away
The Museum of Napoleonic Souvenirs and Historic Archives of the Palace houses a collection by Prince Louis II.
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Jardin Animalier, Monaco Ville
Located <1 km away
These zoological gardens were established in 1954 and house a collection of over 250 species of animals, from hippos to black panthers and lemurs.
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Palais Princier de Monaco
Located <1 km away
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.
Where to lunch
Restaurants in Monaco
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Nobu Restaurant
Located in Monaco
Recognized worldwide for his amazing cuisine, mixing traditional Japanese dishes and South American spices and aromas.
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Le Grill Restaurant
Located in Monaco
Situated in the luxury Hotel de Paris, this restaurant serves modern Mediterranean cuisine qith great panoramic views of the sea.
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La Maree Restaurant
Located in Monaco
'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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Hostellerie Jerome Restaurant, La Turbie
Located in Monaco
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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Metropole Monte-Carlo Restaurant
Located in Monaco
Located in Hotel Metropole, this restaurant is lead by Executive Chef Christophe Cussac. It holds two Michelin stars.
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Le Vistamar Restaurant
Located in Monaco
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
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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Cannes & Islands Luxury Motor Boat Trip
Located in Monaco
This is a coastal trip departing from Monaco to explore the gems of the Cote d'Azur with opportunities to swim and snorkel in the glistening Mediterranean.
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Monaco & Monte Carlo by Night, from Monaco
Located in Monaco
Witness the glitz and glamour of Monte Carlo after dark.
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Cannes & St Tropez Luxury Motor Boat Trip
Located in Monaco
Departing from Monaco, on this trip you'll enjoy a full day of cruising along the French Riviera, visiting Monaco to Cannes to Saint Tropez and the beautiful bays and coves.
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Private Sightseeing Tours
Located in Monaco
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.
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Sunset Luxury Motor Boat Trip
Located in Monaco
This two hour cruise departs from Monaco to take you on a stunning sunset cruise on the Cote d'Azur.
Where to stay
Hotels in Monaco
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Eza Chateau Hotel, Eze
Located in Eze
Exquisite and intimate, the rooms and suites of Château Eze cling to the side of the ancient rock walls of Eze, a thousand-year-old Medieval village more than 400 metres above the Mediterranean Sea.
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Hermitage Hotel
Located in Monaco
Overlooking the Mediterranean, the Hôtel Hermitage cultivates elegance at its highest level.
Price: €18,375
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Columbus Monte-Carlo Curio Collection by Hilton Hotel
Located in Monaco
The Columbus hotel's style is Riviera chic, where beautifully glamorous and barefoot elegance sit easily side by side. The service is graceful, genuinely friendly and always attentive. The feeling is cool, exclusive and laid back. An excellent choice.
Price: €2,997
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Cap Estel Hotel, Eze
Located in Eze
Situated on its own two-hectare peninsula jutting into the Mediterranean Sea, the hotel has wonderful panoramic views. With only 28 rooms spread over four separate locations, it is a very private and luxurious place to stay.
Price: €41,825
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Le Chateau de la Chevre d'Or Hotel, Eze
Located in Eze
Boasting remarkable sea views of St-Jean-Cap-Ferrat, this luxurious hotel is listed among the 500 World's Best Hotels.
Price: €21,700
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Monte-Carlo Bay Resort & Hotel
In a relaxed yet sophisticated ambiance, this hotel offers you a whole new experience of a legendary destination.
Price: €19,094
Directions
The walk starts and finishes at the Monaco railway station. Taking the east exit to Boulevard Princess Charlotte and turn left to Avenue d'Alsace and then through rue Pascal to Boulevard Moneghetti. From here take the stairs to Chemin de Turbine passing through Route de Moyenne Corniche. Following signs to La Turbine the path is well indicated. The path rises through a forested area to the town of La Turbine.
For the descent take the road leading towards Monaco from the east, Avenue de la Pinede or Chemin de la Batterie, via an old Roman road.