Monaco holidays

Holidays to Monaco put the spotlight on one of the flashiest destinations in the French Riviera.

Small country, big personality

Monaco takes up less than one square mile along the south coast of France. It might only be about as big as New York’s Central Park, but what it lacks in size, it more than makes up for in glamour. This pint-sized country’s earned itself a reputation for being a playground for international jet-setters. Think flashy yachts, fancy hotels and the world-famous Monte Carlo Casino. And when it comes to culture, Monaco’s heavily influenced by its neighbours – there are Italian restaurants scattered all over, and the official language is French.

Endless entertainment

For a tiny country, Monaco’s got plenty to offer entertainment-wise – most of it centred around the Monte Carlo quarter. Big-name events like the Grand Prix sit firmly on the annual calendar, performers take to the stage at the opera house most nights, and Monte Carlo Casino’s always on hand if you fancy a flutter. You don’t have to fork out loads of cash to fill your days here, though. It’s free to flick out a towel on the man-made Larvotto Beach, and the luxury shops along Avenue de Monte-Carlo are a haven for window shoppers.

A slice of history

Monaco’s got a historic side, too – no more so than in the Monaco-Ville district, also known as The Rock. The narrow, medieval streets around here are teeming with cafes and souvenir shops. Plus, there are plenty of places to try traditional Monégasque food. And it’s also where you’ll find architectural gems like St Nicholas Cathedral and the Old Monaco Museum. The latter shines a spotlight on Monaco’s heritage with paintings, costumes and ceramics from the past.