Monte Carlo Hotels

To really get a feel of the type of money you’re dealing with in Monte Carlo, thePrince’s Car Collection is on near-permanent show (unavailable when Prince Albert is actually driving some of them). Catch a glimpse of the people servicing this diamond-encrusted machine at the Condamine Markets, where you’ll meet more rational residents and taste more organic produce. If you’re looking to find a new you, make it the glitziest, slickest, most extravagant one possible in Monte Carlo.

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Monte Carlo, Monaco

Monte Carlo is a business and recreational district in Monaco, a city-state that lies between the Alps and the Mediterranean Sea. Bound by the French Riviera on the west and the Italian Riviera on the east, this area is a stunning place to vacation. From shopping at the Condamine Market to attending the Monte Carlo Rally, this locale is undeniably opulent and over the top.

Monte Carlo Attractions

• Monte Carlo Casino
• Napoleon Museum
• Prince's Palace

Monte Carlo Activities

• See the Formula 1 Grand Prix
• Take the Aquavision boat tour
• Have fun at the Monte Carlo Sporting Club

Monte Carlo Climate

In Monte Carlo, the weather is rarely bad, and how could it be with almost 3,000 hours of sunlight per year? Rainfall averages about 43 inches (1,100 mm) a year, and snow is extremely rare. In the summer, temperatures frequently reach 86°F (30°C), and during the winter, days are a breezy, warm 50°F (10°C).

The week-long International Circus Festival in January features death-defying stunts, extravagant animal acts and amazing acrobatics.

April’s Monte Carlo Spring Arts Festival brings the best in arts, music, theatre and dance to Monte Carlo.

In July, the courtyard of the Prince’s Palace is opened to the public for Concerts at the Prince’s Palace, featuring performances by world-renowned musicians and orchestras.

Monaco Yacht Show, the most prestigious and uppity in the world, attracts some of the world’s biggest and most beautiful ships in September.

Celebrating the birth of the principality, November’s Monaco Day fills the sky above the harbour with a magnificently colourful fireworks display.

When To Go

Monte Carlo’s Mediterranean/Alpine location means warm summers and mild winters.

Winter attracts fewer tourists, meaning everything is a little cheaper.

May is one of the most exciting (and expensive) times to visit thanks to the Grand Prix. Expect the streets to be filled with big hats and bigger glasses.

Getting There & Around

The nearest airport is the Nice Cote-d'Azur International Airport, which is about 25 miles (40 km) from the city's centre in nearby France. There are regular Rapide Cote D’Azur buses that connect to and from Monte Carlo, as well as taxis.

Once in the city, walking, buses and hired cars are a great way to get around. When walking about, visitors will find escalators that help to climb steep hills, making a trek in the city easy and fast.

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