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Monaco city by district
The whole state is about 3 km end to end along the coast. The Rock sits on the southern point, La Condamine and Port Hercule are between, Monte-Carlo climbs the eastern slope, and Fontvieille lies west on reclaimed land. Public lifts and escalators bridge the levels.The whole state is about 1.9 mi end to end along the coast. The Rock sits on the southern point, La Condamine and Port Hercule are between, Monte-Carlo climbs the eastern slope, and Fontvieille lies west on reclaimed land. Public lifts and escalators bridge the levels.
About these names
- Monaco-Ville (the Rock)Monaco-VilleseeSuits: A morning of palace, cathedral and museumSteep and open; go before the cruise groups. Not a base.3 sightsDistrict guide →
- Monte-CarlosleepeatseeSuits: Casino, grand hotels, terracesEverything expensive and close together; walk to the casino and the circuit.2 sights · 2 eats · 1 sleep areaDistrict guide →
- La CondaminesleepeatSuits: Harbour, market, lower pricesThe most practical bed: near the station, the market and the lifts.4 eats · 1 sleep areaDistrict guide →
- FontvieilleseeSuits: Rose garden, stadium, quieter eveningsFlat and modern; a short bus or taxi from the centre.2 sightsDistrict guide →
- Larvottoskip as a baseSuits: The public beach and seafrontEast of Monte-Carlo; a swim and sun spot in summer (check access and rules).Short entry only: too little in this guide for a full page yet.
- Moneghettiskip as a baseSuits: Quiet residential slopeThe Exotic Garden is above it; otherwise residential.Short entry only: too little in this guide for a full page yet.
Hover, tap or tab to an area to see what it is like. Pins are sleep areas; arrows at the edge point to the airport.
Off the map: Nice Côte d'Azur Airport (NCE) (40–60 min by the usual route).
Not drawn yet (no coordinates in this guide): Larvotto, Moneghetti. See the table above.
Where’s what, as a list:
- Monaco-Ville (the Rock) (Monaco-Ville): Steep and open; go before the cruise groups. Not a base. Suits: A morning of palace, cathedral and museum.
- Monte-Carlo (Monte-Carlo): Everything expensive and close together; walk to the casino and the circuit. Suits: Casino, grand hotels, terraces. Price band $$$.
- La Condamine (La Condamine): The most practical bed: near the station, the market and the lifts. Suits: Harbour, market, lower prices. Price band $$.
- Fontvieille (Fontvieille): Flat and modern; a short bus or taxi from the centre. Suits: Rose garden, stadium, quieter evenings.
- Larvotto (Larvotto): East of Monte-Carlo; a swim and sun spot in summer (check access and rules). Suits: The public beach and seafront.
- Moneghetti (Moneghetti): The Exotic Garden is above it; otherwise residential. Suits: Quiet residential slope.
- Sleep area Monte-Carlo: suits Casino, grand hotels, terraces, price band $$$.
- Sleep area La Condamine (harbour): suits Harbour, market, lower prices, price band $$.
- Nice Côte d'Azur Airport (NCE), 40–60 min by the usual route.