Monaco: Things To Do

Jardin Exotique See over 1,000 kinds of plants from around the world at this tropical garden. The views up and down the coastline are reason enough to come. Monaco-Ville; 62 Blvd. Du Jardin Exotique; 011-377-93-15-29-80; www.jardin-exotique.mc
outdoors | view

Monaco Cathedral This 19th-century cathedral is the resting place of Princess Grace and houses some significant art, including a 16th-century Brea altarpiece. Monaco-Ville; Ave. St. Martin; 4, rue Colonel Bellando de Castro; 011-377-93-30-87-70; www.cathedrale.mc
architecture | history | art

Monte Carlo Casino A show of glitz and gold, this casino complex has been the location for several James Bond movies. The opera house, with its lavish frescoes, is also here. Monte Carlo; Pl. du Casino; 011-377-92-16-20-00; www.casinomontecarlo.com/en
gambling | casino | trendy | live entertainment

Oceanography Museum Housed in an Edwardian style building, this museum, once directed by Jacques Cousteau, features stuffed and skeletal sea fauna, model ships, submarines, and other ocean relics. The basement aquarium contains 4,000+ species of fish. Monaco-Ville; Ave. St-Martin; 011-377-93-15-36-00; www.oceano.mc
family | museum | wildlife

Palais Princer Take a guided tour of this 13th-century palace, the official home of the royal family. Sights include 17th-century frescoes, military items from the prince’s own collection, and Napoleonic relics. Closed November-May. Monaco-Ville; Pl. du Palais; 011-377-93-25-18-31; www.palais.mc
architecture | culture | history | art