Monte Carlo
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Monte Carlo - by Rishi Jhajharia on Unsplash
Description
Monte Carlo is one of Monaco's four neighbourhoods. It is located on an escarpment dominating the city's harbour and well known as a playground for the rich, featuring establishments such as the Monte Carlo Casino, the Opéra de Monte-Carlo and the Hôtel de Paris. A large section of the track of the F1 Monaco Grand Prix is in the area as well. Monaco-Ville, the oldest part of town, is where most of the other tourist attractions are located.
Access & Transport
There are some travelators/elevators to facilitate pedestrian movements within Monaco and a few bus lines to go around: https://www.visitmonaco.com/en/7524/getting-around-by-bus There are regional trains linking Monte Carlo (Monaco-Monte Carlo station, roughly in the center of the city) with Nice (35mins) and other cities on the Cote d'Azur Riviera as well as bus services to Menton and Nice. By road, Nice is 20km away and the drive takes 30-40mins. Nice Airport is on the western side of the city so it takes a little longer to get there, about 40-45mins. Bus 110 is also an option. It is also possible to drive across to Italy, San Remo is 40km away.
Instructions & Recommendations
We suggest combining an exploration of the Monte Carlo neighbourhood with a visit of the Oceanographic Museum and/or of the Prince's Palace.
Environmental & Social
The area is clearly overbuilt and over-commercialized (not a recent phenomenon)
Conclusion
Monte Carlo is a must-see neighbourhood when in Monaco but, in our opinion, it is much more of a box ticking exercise and holds limited interest besides the views and the people watching. That is fine anyways as one need not linger there for too long and it is worth checking what Monaco looks like.
Key positive
Some great building architecture and excellent views
Key negative
Very expensive neighbourhood so it can be difficult to enjoy
Suitability
Accessible for visitors with reduced mobility
About this Rating
TYPE
Desktop
RESEARCHED IN
June 2024
PROVIDER
Koreval
av. transport time:0h 35m
est. visit time:2h 30m
Sunrise / early morningNo
MorningOk
Lunch timeOk
AfternoonOk
Sunset / eveningOk
Night – bef. midnightOk
Night – aft. midnightNo