One of the world's most famous casino, the Prince's Palace, and the tightest Formula 1 circuit on the calendar — all in a 2km² sovereign state 20 minutes from Nice by train.
Why It’s Worth Your Time
Monaco is both absurd, spectacular, and unmissable. The Belle Époque Casino de Monte-Carlo (free to enter the ornate lobby; entry fee for the gaming rooms) sits above the harbor where the world's largest superyachts congregate. The Grand Prix circuit runs through the actual streets — even between race weekends you can drive or walk the hairpin at Casino Square. The Oceanographic Museum and Exotic Garden are world-class. Day-trip from Nice by train (20 minutes, €4) — there's almost no reason to pay Monaco hotel prices.
What Stands Out
- Casino de Monte-Carlo
- Monaco Grand Prix street circuit
- Prince's Palace of Monaco
- Oceanographic Museum of Monaco
- ~20 minutes from Nice by train
- Spectacular harbor setting