If you’re considering visiting or moving to Monaco, then be reassured there are many activities and events to keep all ages entertained. From stunning beaches to award-winning restaurants, world-class events and museums, here’s our guide to the top things to do in Monaco and the French Riviera.
Things to do in Monaco
Monaco in July offers a superb selection of things to see and do. Here are a few of our favourites.
1 – Relax on Larvotto Beach
The stunning Larvotto Beach is the ideal way to spend a lazy summer day drenched in the warm Mediterranean sunshine. The Larvotto beach recently underwent a re-development and now boasts a stunning beach-side promenade with brand new terraces and restaurants surrounded by some of the most refined properties for sale in Monaco. Designed by renowned Italian architect Renzo Piano, this new space includes a cycle path, ample trees, a gym, and a diving school. Of course, the highlight remains the same; the pristine Larvotto Beach lapped by the azure blue waters of the Mediterranean Sea.
2 – Visit the open-air Cinema
For movie lovers, one of the best summer in Monaco activities is to visit the superb open-air cinema, boasting the biggest screen in Europe. The cinema is set in a breath-taking location on Monaco’s Rocher with panoramic sea views. Screenings run from mid-June to the first week of September and include a mixture of the latest blockbuster movies alongside classic films. The open-air cinema has 500 seats and includes a bar offering a wide range of sweets and refreshments, including Champagne.
3 – Enjoy the Monte-Carlo Summer Festival
During the summer months, another superb thing to do in Monaco is to book tickets for the annual Monte-Carlo Summer Festival. The festival is one of the biggest live music festivals in the world, boasting a roster of internationally acclaimed artists. Events are held at the iconic Salle des Etoiles, considered one of the most fascinating venues in Europe. This year’s line-up includes Alicia Keys, the Black Eyed Peas, James Blunt, Christina Aguilera, Simple Minds, Rita Ora, and Gianna Nannini.
Beyond Monaco; the French Riviera
Just Beyond Monaco’s borders lies some of the world’s most elegant seaside holiday destinations along the famed French Riviera.
1 – Explore the beaches, and beach clubs, of St Tropez
The French Riviera beaches, along with a host of iconic beach clubs, are world-famous. St Tropez is home to the beach gems of the French Riviera. Head down to legendary Pampelonne Beach, the longest beach in St Tropez. Set in a beautiful, sheltered bay, Pampelonne Beach offers visitors pristine white sand, beautiful blue waters, and elegant beach clubs that provide sun loungers, parasols, and restaurants serving exquisite cuisine.
2 – Visit St Paul de Vence
If you’re looking for things to do in Monaco, travel beyond the coast and explore the elegant Mediaeval village of St Paul de Vence in France. Offering a tranquil respite from hectic day-to-day lives, this beautiful town is perched on a mountain top, offering panoramic views that stretch out across the French countryside to the Mediterranean Sea. Browse the pretty boutiques, enjoy a bite at one of the local eateries, such as the famed Café de la Place, and explore the original ramparts, which date back to 1547.
3 – Discover luxury at Hotel Du Cap-Eden-Roc
Spend a day, two, or more at the Hotel Du Cap-Eden-Roc, one of the most lavish resorts on the French Riviera. Located on Cap d’Antibes, a glamorous retreat with the world’s most affluent, this legendary resort offers limitless levels of luxury. Enjoy the resort’s elegant country club, relax by the pool perched right by the sea or enjoy a decadent spa treatment at the Spa Eden-Roc by La Prairie.
If you are looking for things to do in Monaco, there is no question that the principality and the French Riviera deliver.
