Monaco crams the Casino de Monte-Carlo, the Prince's Palace changing of the guard, and the Oceanographic Museum founded by Albert I into 2 square kilometres, with Formula 1 closing the streets each May.
Highlights
Monte Carlo Casino
Prince's Palace
Oceanographic Museum
Grand Prix circuit
When to Visit
May-Jun
Monaco Grand Prix the third weekend of May closes the streets to F1, and the harbour fills with superyachts. Cannes Film Festival days earlier.
Jul-Aug
Riviera peak with the Monte-Carlo Sporting Club concerts, Jazz Festival in late November aside, and the harbour at maximum yacht density.
Sep-Oct
Yacht Show in late September brings the world's largest superyachts to Port Hercule, and the Monte-Carlo Rolex Masters tennis event rounds out April calendar.
Nov-Apr
Mild Mediterranean winter with daytime 15°C, Monte-Carlo Christmas market in Port Hercule, and the casino atmospheric in winter quiet between rallies.
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