What is the closest city to Monaco?

Monaco is a Principality with nearly 39,000 inhabitants. Located on the Côte d'Azur, 18 km from Nice and 12 km from the French-Italian border, the Principality is landlocked in French territory, more precisely in the district of Nice and the Alpes-Maritimes department.  The Principality of Monaco covers an area of 2 kilometres very square, and enjoys a maritime border stretching over a distance of 65 kilometres.

Discover the Oceanographic Museum of Monaco

The Oceanographic Museum, located on the Rock of Monaco, is a true jewel of the Côte d'Azur. The history of the museum dates back to 1870, when Prince Albert I, nicknamed the "Learned Navigator Prince", began his oceanographic expeditions around the world.

The Exotic Garden of Monaco: A suspended botanical treasure

The history of the Exotic Garden of Monaco dates back to the late nineteenth century, when Augustin Gastaud, Head Gardener of the Saint-Martin gardens, created his collection of succulents in Monaco-Ville. This collection quickly aroused the interest of Prince Albert I, who decided to build a garden dedicated to these remarkable plants.