It’s called ‘star quality’, and it’s been drawing the who’s who for decades. Novelists, socialites, ex-royalty, champions, divas... they’ve all made their way to this tiny principality. It’s your turn to get to Monte, to experience the glitz, flirt with Lady Luck and revel in the luxury.
Not to be missed
- Car Racing
- Monte Carlo
- It’s the headiest of heady cocktails in true blue European style. F1 cars awaiting intrepid drivers in glitzy Monte.
- It’s the street circuit of Monte - the stuff of urban legends and you can tool around it in the car of your dreams.
- In true Monte fashion, the choice is endless and gets better as you get pickier. The Ferrari 458 Spider, the French Formula 3 Opel Lotus racer, the McLaren MP4 12C Spider are just the hors d’oeuvres. The juicy bit is the upgrade to an F1 Grand Prix car, with no limits on revving abilities. Lined up for you are cars from Prost, Arrows, and Jodan; all equipped with racing slicks, carbon brakes and Cosworth engines. Plus, one to one instruction from an ex F1 champion and an opportunity to lap the circuit all on your own.
- To round it off in style, there’s the inevitable bottle of bubbly waiting at the end of the line.
Must Dos
- Be sure to taste a Ladurée macaroon!
- Eat 3 meals in 3 different countries, France is within walking distance, while Italy is a short ride away.
- Go brand shopping. Not only do the world’s best brands have their stores here, but interesting and quirky outlets compete for your attention as well.
- Cross over and back using a ‘Bateau Bus’, electric ferries that take you across the harbor.
- Live the high life at the Hôtel de Paris Monte-Carlo, famed for the largest wine cellar in the world and delectable soufflés.
- Forget calories, there are as many chocolatiers as millionaires here.
- Walk into the legendary 'Casino de Monte Carlo' for Poker, Blackjack and Baccarat!
- Visit the imposing Roman-Byzantine Cathedrale de Monaco.
- Do the Belle Isles – Charming islands abound in and around Monte. Start by soaking up old world Riviera glamour at Cap Ferrat.
- Stroll to Fonteville, the second port of Monaco for lovely views of the Cathedral and the Oceanographic Museum.
- Check out the Prince’s private collection of vintage cars, there are over a 100 ranging from Bentleys to Beetles.
- For the ultimate glam experience, get here for the F1 race.