Fontvieille

Monaco, Monaco

A modern district built on reclaimed land, with a marina, gardens, the Rose Garden and family attractions. The quieter, greener corner.

Places in Fontvieille

Les Perles de Monte-Carlo The reference address for seafood, at the end of the Fontvieille harbour jetty, serving oysters and shellfish straight from the water. Simple, superb and surprisingly relaxed.
Rose Garden & Fontvieille café stops Quiet café stops near the Princess Grace Rose Garden, good for a calm coffee among the greenery. The gentle side of Monaco.

Best time to visit: May to September for warm sea and open terraces; late May for the Grand Prix spectacle (and premium prices). Spring and autumn are quieter and lovely.
Getting around: Everything is walkable, if steep — a network of public lifts and escalators links the levels. Buses and a cheap night service cover the rest; the train connects along the coast to Nice and the Italian border in minutes.
Currency: Euro (€)
Language: French. English and Italian are widely spoken.
Timezone: CET (UTC+1, UTC+2 in summer)
Current trends: A cluster of celebrity-chef restaurants raising the dining stakes; a reclaimed-land building boom extending the principality into the sea; a growing wellness-and-yachting luxury scene; and ever more exclusive rooftop bars.

Monte-Carlo — The glittering heart of the principality, home to the Casino, the Hôtel de Paris and the smartest shops and restaurants around the Place du Casino. Glamour distilled.
Monaco-Ville (Le Rocher) — The old town on the rock, a car-free tangle of medieval lanes leading to the Prince's Palace and the cathedral. The principality's historic soul.
La Condamine & Port Hercule — The harbour quarter of superyachts, the daily market and lively bars, ringed by the Grand Prix circuit. The city's working, social heart.
Larvotto — The beach quarter, with the principality's main sand, seafront restaurants and newly reclaimed luxury developments. Monaco's day at the sea.