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Monte Carlo
Quarter and ward of Monaco

Monte Carlo

Monte Carlo is an official administrative area of Monaco, specifically the ward of Monte Carlo/Spélugues.

Plan a trip to Monte Carlo→From Marignane, Bouches-du-Rhône

Informally, the name also refers to a larger district, the Monte Carlo Quarter, which besides Monte Carlo/Spélugues also includes the wards of La Rousse/Saint Roman, Larvotto/Bas Moulins and Saint Michel. The permanent population of the ward of Monte Carlo is about 3,500, while that of the quarter is about 15,000. Monaco has four traditional quarters; from west to east they are Fontvieille, Monaco-Ville, La Condamine, and Monte Carlo.

Get in

Getting to Monte Carlo

Although Monaco is not part of the Schengen Area, it has open borders with France, so it can for all practical purposes be considered part of it. If you want a passport stamp, you can queue for one at the Mairie de Monaco. There is border control for arriving boats from outside the Schengen Area. If you want to stay for more than 90 days, you will need to obtain a residence permit.

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    Aéroport Nice Côte
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    Monacair

    The sole operator of regular helicopter transfers between Nice Airport and the Monaco Heliport.

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    Monaco-Monte-Carlo
See

Worth seeing

The principality of Monaco offers a great balance of historical and modern attractions. There are various museums and palaces to visit as well as shopping malls and casinos. Monaco also offers relaxation spots along the harbour and even around the attractions. It is relatively easy to navigate Monte Carlo and Monaco if you take the time to learn where the various "short cuts" are.

Eat

Where to eat

Food in Monaco is varied, but generally expensive, and even very basic meals often cost over €20-30. Take a look at the menu before entering even shabby restaurants or you may be in for a surprise. There are places where you can find decent value, but they often require knowing about beforehand.

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    Chez Roger
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    Mickey’s Pizza

    10 Rue de la Turbie, contact@mickeyspizza-monaco.com.

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    Cooks Monaco

    Brilliant Italian pizzas and great service.

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    Lo Sfizio Street

    The dough and the filling is quite exceptional.

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    Maison des pâtes Saint-Charles

    The pasta, gnocchi and ravioli are very good, the sauces varied and well cooked.

How locals move

Getting around Monte Carlo the local way

  • Get inYou can either follow the road and hope to hitch a ride up, or choose the path up through the forest.

From Wikivoyage: Peillon, CC BY-SA. Not yet checked by us. Last edited 2026-03.

Text adapted from Wikipedia and Wikivoyage, CC BY-SA 4.0. Photograph: Wikimedia Commons (see Commons), Wikimedia Commons.