Tips & Tricks
Zoological Garden (Les Terrases de Fontvielle, Monaco) – this zoo is home to nearly 250 animals representing about 50 species: exotic birds, turtles, caimans, hippopotamuses, reptiles, primates and farm animals. None of the animals here were purchased. What makes Monaco’s Zoological Gardens unique is that its animals were all donated, or were abandoned or […]
Sun Casino (Fairmont Monte Carlo Hotel, 12 Avenue des Spélugues, Monaco) – this is a glittering establishment just a stone’s throw from the Place du Casino. Sun Casino the Principality’s answer to Las Vegas, a chic, welcoming venue full of contrasts and offering American-style entertainment – perfect for visitors of all budgets. The spacious […]
Monaco Yacht Show (Port Hercule, La Condamine, Monaco) – held every September, the Monaco Yacht Show curates the exhibition of 125+ extraordinary one-off superyachts built by the world’s most respected shipyards and welcomes over 590 leading companies from the yachting industry. First held in 1991, the Yacht Show has grown to become the world’s […]
Monaco Grand Prix – this legendary auto race (the only one that runs through urban streets) started back in 1929 (as part of similar auto races organized by auto clubs in other European countries like France, Italy, Spain & Belgium). This race, like other Grand Prixs, was postponed during World War II, and didn’t […]
Stade Louis II (7 Avenue des Castelans, Fontvieille, Monaco) — tn this part of Monaco, the Stade Louis II was opened in 1985. A football pitch with 16,000 seats, surrounded by an athletics track, a sports hall with 3,000 seats and an Olympic sized heated fresh water swimming pool, make it possible to hold international […]
Monte Carlo Country Club (155 Avenue Princess Grace, Monaco) – for tennis enthusiasts, this country club is a worthy visit. It has 21 clay courts (of which 2 are covered, 13 with lighting, including hard courts), all playable throughout the year, are attractively set on terraces facing the shore. Prior court reservations (via phone or […]