Place · Fontvieille
Princess Grace Rose GardenRoseraie Princesse Grace
A free, flat, shaded garden in Fontvieille: about 30 minutes on a hot afternoon, best in May and June when the roses are in bloom; use it as the rest stop between the Exotic Garden and the harbour.
Key facts
- Time on site
- 30–45 min
- p95 60 min
- Price
- free
- adult, 2026 estimate
- Hours
- unknown
- see note below
- Best time
- late afternoon
- quietest window
- 28″ bags
- Painful
- Fontvieille: painful
- Getting there
- Avenue de la Quarantaine, Fontvieille
- Free
- Flat
- Best in May and June
- Free entry
- Works with kids
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Map & directions
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Plan
Open now, what it costs, what to know, how long it takes
Go now?
hours and prices: check on the day- Open
- Hours unknown
- Crowds
Quietest around 10:00–12:00 · go late afternoon
MonTueWedThuFriSatSunQuietest Mon–Fri · busiest Sat, Sun · desk estimate
- Tickets
- Adult: free
- Time to spend
- 30–45 min · up to 60 min if you linger
Know before you go
- Opened in 1984 after the death of Princess Grace, who loved roses; the beds hold thousands of bushes (check the current count).
- Free entry.
- Best in May and June when the roses bloom; a calm green corner the rest of the year.
Best time of day
Go late afternoon. Plan 30–45 min inside.
quietlightbusyheavypacked· desk estimate; weekends in bloom are busier
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Time on site
Minimum
20min
Worthwhile
30min
Typical
45min
p95
60min
Opening hours vary by season; not published here until verified.
Tickets & entry
- Where to buy
- No ticket needed.
- Entry: Open gates
- Queues
- Entry: No queue.
- Dress code
- Shoes: On.
- Bags & lockers
- Fine.
- Photos
- Allowed.
- What's closed
- WeeklyUsually open daily (check).
- WintercheckRoses are not in bloom; hours may shorten.
“Check” dates move year to year: confirm on the official page for your date.
| Ticket | Price | Where to buy | Skip-the-line reality |
|---|---|---|---|
| Entry | free | Open gates | No queue. |
Inside, in order
Rose beds
15 minMain paths; best May–June.
Statue of Princess Grace
5 minA sculpture in the middle of the garden.
Pond and benches
10 minShade and quiet.
Plan this visit
- Crowd on arrival
- quiet
- Worst while inside
- quiet
- Leave by
- 10:4510:45 AM
- Closing buffer
- 405′
Good window: go.
- Closing buffer is measured against a planning close of 17:30. Closing moves with the season.
- Crowd levels are a desk estimate by hour, not live data.
In the park
- Opening hours
- Usually daytime; varies by season.
- Usually open daily (check).
- Winter: Roses are not in bloom; hours may shorten.
- Toilets and water
- Toilets (check) — Public toilets nearby in Fontvieille.
- Shade and benches
- Seating — Benches.
- Pond and benches: Shade and quiet.
- Kids and playgrounds
- Room to run; keep to the paths.
- Events and seasonal blooms
- Opened in 1984 after the death of Princess Grace, who loved roses; the beds hold thousands of bushes (check the current count).
- Best in May and June when the roses bloom; a calm green corner the rest of the year.
- Walk the paths past the statue of Princess Grace and the rose beds (about 300 varieties, 2026 desk count: check).
- Rose beds: Main paths; best May–June.
- Rules
- Small snacks; keep the beds clean.
- Exotic Garden of Monaco · about 11 min on foot
- Rose garden benches (field-verify) · about 1 min on foot
- north-west block: café seating (field-verify) · about 6 min on foot
- south-west block: shaded bench (field-verify) · about 5 min on foot
- north-east block: shop and café (field-verify) · about 4 min on foot
- south-east block: bench (field-verify) · about 4 min on foot
- west block: café seating (field-verify) · about 4 min on foot
How to do it well
- 1Reach Fontvieille by bus, taxi or the public lift and escalator from La Condamine (check the route); the garden is beside the Stade Louis II area.
- 2Walk the paths past the statue of Princess Grace and the rose beds (about 300 varieties, 2026 desk count: check).
- 3Sit by the pond; the garden is a rest stop, not a full visit.
On the ground
Getting in, crowds, and where to go if it does not work
Getting in
- Stop
- Avenue de la Quarantaine, Fontvieille
- Exit
- —
- Ticket
- free · official site
- Stairs
- flat paths with a few ramps
- Shoes
- Shoes on.
Crowds and switching
- Crowd clock
- Quiet all day; busiest in bloom (May–June) on weekend afternoons.
- Sensory load
- 2/5
- Exposure
- medium
Bailouts
heat
Shaded benches under the trees in the garden
Nearest rescue anchor: A — Rose garden benches (field-verify)
Step-free check
- Step-free entrance: yes · yesflat paths with a few ramps
- Lifts: no · no
- Accessible toilet: check · check
- Ramps: yes · yesFlat paths; ramps at the corners.
- Wheelchair: yes · yes
- Stroller: yes · yesgood
- Places to sit: yes · yesBenches throughout.
Flat paths; ramps at the corners.
Combine with
- 5 minFontvieille harbour
- 25 minExotic Garden — Walk downhill from the cacti to the roses.
Walk the Fontvieille area · the cluster page has the walking order, rescue stops and after-dark notes
Best photo time today
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| Spot | When | Rule on the spot |
|---|---|---|
| Rose beds toward the statue | Morning or late afternoon | Stay on the paths. |
Red lines
- Do not pick the roses.
- Keep off the beds.
More on the groundFacilities · Who it suits · Skip it if · Rules on site · With kids
Rules on site
- food
- Small snacks; keep the beds clean.
With kids
- with kids
- Room to run; keep to the paths.
- child price
- free
Facilities on site
| What | Status | Where / note |
|---|---|---|
| Toilets | check | Public toilets nearby in Fontvieille. |
| Seating | yes | Benches. |
| Café or food | no | Cafés in Fontvieille. |
Who it suits
| Traveler | Fit | Why |
|---|---|---|
| Families | good | Flat and free. |
| Wheelchair users | good | Flat paths. |
| Budget travellers | good | Free. |
Skip it if
- You visit in winter and only want roses.
Deep dive
Questions, what is nearby, photos and sources
Questions and answers
When do the roses bloom?
Best in May and June, with a second flush in early autumn (check).
Is it free?
Yes.
How long do I need?
30 minutes.
Is it stroller-friendly?
Yes, flat paths.
Nearby
Straight-line distance; walk time adds 30% for streets.
Sources
- officialVisit Monaco