Monaco
Monaco is a beautiful micro-state on the French Riviera, just 45 minutes by bus from Nice (France) airport. I got to spend a few days in this tiny country and I loved it to bits. Itโs fascinating to see the extravagant lifestyle where you will see the most fanciest cars on a row and enormous yachts.
This place is well-known for the casino and the Grand Prix races. Good to know: all taxi rides within Monte Carlo have a fixed price of โฌ15. Itโs a really small city/country. I loved my walks through all the streets and the boulevard. Here are a few things you can do when youโre in Monaco!
1. Jardin Exotique
My high light of Monaco was Jardin Exotique, located on a hill. In my opinion, a must-visit if youโre in Monaco. You will find a beautiful garden with lots of cactuses and a gorgeous view of Monte Carlo.
Tip: take bus 2 to get there from Monte Carlo. If you buy the ticket from the vending machine it costs โฌ1,50 per ride, or buy it in the bus for โฌ2 per ride.ย
2. Thermes Marins Monte-Carlo
Treat yourself with a spa day at Thermes Marins. The jacuzzi with the Monaco view is pretty epic right?!
Address: 2 Avenue de Monte-Carlo
Website:ย www.thermesmarinsmontecarlo.com
3. LโHirondell
Right at the Thermes-Marins spa, you can have lunch at Lโhirondell. You can actually enjoy your lunch here during your spa in your bathrobe. We had a delicious 3-course meal here on the terrace with a view over the harbour.
Address: 2 Avenue de Monte-Carlo
Website:ย www.montecarlosbm.com/restaurant-monaco/terrasses-vue-mer/hirondelle/
4. Casino
The icon of Monte-Carlo is the casino. The entrance fee is โฌ12.
We didnโt have much time so we didnโt pay to get in. Though we took a look in the hall and the room with slot machines.
5. Cafe de Paris
Right in front of the casino is cafรฉ de Paris. We stopped here for a coffee, itโs the perfect spot to observe the casino crowded, counting all the porches, Ferraris, Lamborghinis, etc.
Address: Place du Casino; Monaco
6. Buddha Bar
We enjoyed the โFamily style prestigeโ menu at the Buddha Bar. Live DJ was playing in this trendy restaurant/lounge club. Look how cute the shrimp curry was served in a coconut.
Address: Place du Casino
Website:ย www.buddhabarmontecarlo.com
7. Monte-Carlo Bay resort
I stayed at Monte-Carlo Bay resort that has its own casino in the hotel. Check out the full hotel review โ>ย here. There is also a โฌ25 discount code for all your hotel bookings.
Address:40 Av. Princesse Grace, 98000 Monaco
Website:ย www.montecarlobay.com
