Travel Guide

Monaco

Monaco, officially the Principality of Monaco, is a sovereign city-state and micro-state on the French Riviera. It sits less than a mile west of the Italian region of Liguria in Western Europe on the Mediterranean Sea. Despite being the second smallest nation, Monaco is famously the playground of the rich and famous. The historic principality is filled with grand casinos, designer shopping, opulent bars and clubs and a manmade beach, attracting celebrities and vacationers year-round. But don’t think getting around is easy, the city’s twists and turns built into the mountainside are quite confusing.

Map

Emilie Simpson

When & How to Travel

Best Time of Year

Spring (April to June) & fall (September to November)

Visa Requirements

Visa free up to 90 days (US, EEA & associated states, including Germany, Austria, Belgium & UK); others may need to apply

Currency

Euro (EUR, €)

Key Phrases

  • Bonjour/Au revoir

  • Oui/Non

  • S'il te plaît/Merci

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