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Monaco

Monaco

Welcome to Monaco, which is the second smallest country in the world! Although it is geographically located on the French Riviera in southern France, this tiny Principality of over 200 hectares lies just a few kilometers away from the border with Italy.

In 1956, the marriage of Hollywood star Grace Kelly with Prince Rainier from the House of Grimaldi put Monaco in the spotlight. Since then, this enclave on the French Riviera has been known for being a tax haven attracting the rich and famous from all over the world.

As a kid, I had the chance to visit Monaco during one of our campervan trips in 1999!

On this page you’ll find my suggested recommendations on what to do in Monaco. If you have any tips, feel free to share them below!

WELCOME TO Monaco!

Basic facts

  • Population: a little over 38.000 people live in Monaco as of 2024.
  • Currency: euro (EUR). Check the current exchange rate here.
  • Language: French is the official languages in this tiny country although the traditional language is munegascu, deriving from the Italian Genoese dialect.
  • Territories: Monaco is a city-state, meaning that the entire country is just one city.
  • Fun fact: the House of Grimaldi has ruled over Monaco since 1297!

Things to do

Admire all kinds of luxury yachts at the various marinas and come for the Monaco Grand Prix.

Have some fun at the Casino de Monte-Carlo.

Visit the the Prince's Palace!

More about Monaco…

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