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Looking for some peace and quiet? An idyllic spot to relax and unwind? You've made it to the right category. Here, we list some of the most beautiful and functional parks in the city. Many provide jogging and cycling trails, picnic sites, and large, open areas for throwing a Frisbee or walking your dog.
Category: Parks - Monte Carlo Attractions & Activities
Address: Pl du Casino, Monte Carlo 98000
Nestled amid the city's high-fashion boutiques and just across from Casino de Monte Carlo, this lovely garden features fountains, ponds and beautiful plantings. Its unique contemporary sculptures, however, set it apart from other sites. Pathways wind through the peaceful stretch of land, and many benches invite visitors to sit for a while. The...
Gardens and Terraces of the Casino
Category: Parks - Monte Carlo Attractions & Activities
Address: Pl du Casino, Grand Casino de Monte Carlo, Monte Carlo 98000
These impressive gardens lie in the shadow of Monte Carlo's renowned casino and feature numerous plantings, flower beds, fountains and pools. The area has been carefully planned and is meticulously manicured to match the elegance of the ornate structure standing before it.
Category: Parks - Monte Carlo Attractions & Activities
Address: Les Terrasses de Fontvieille, Monaco 98000
At this zoo, lions, tigers, monkeys and exotic birds live in environments as similar to their native homes as man can create. The attraction has been refurbished since H.S.H Prince Rainier III opened it in 1954 after returning from a trip to Africa. Wildlife exhibits are sure to entertain children and adults of all ages.
Category: Parks - Monte Carlo Attractions & Activities
Address: 62, bd du Jardin-Exotique, Monaco Cedex 98002
As you navigate paths that wind among 7000 types of cacti and plants, you'll feel as if you're in the middle of a desert. Observation decks afford breathtaking views of the Principality of Monaco, impressive yachts in the harbor, and the streets of Monte Carlo. A ticket into the garden also allows entry into the Musée d'Anthropologie (Museum of...
Category: Parks - Monte Carlo Attractions & Activities
Address: Av Princesse-Grace, Monte Carlo 98000
With this garden, skilled architect Yasuo Beppu fulfilled Princess Grace's desire to have a Japanese garden in Monaco. The spectacular space he created was opened in May of 1994. Today, visitors come to the garden to meditate in serene surroundings, which include a waterfall, Zen garden, pond and teahouse.
Category: Parks - Monte Carlo Attractions & Activities
Address: Av Saint-Martin, Monaco-Ville 98000
Located near the Oceanographic Museum, the Cathedral and the Palais Princier, this early 19th-century garden provides a peaceful place wherein folks can relax or jog along meandering paths. A stroll through the area also lets guests view a bronze monument in memory of Prince Albert I and excellent vistas of the Mediterranean Sea.
Category: Parks - Monte Carlo Attractions & Activities
Address: Av des Guelfes, Fontvieille 98000
These well-manicured gardens contain a variety of beautiful plants, trees and flowers. The area provides a peaceful environment where visitors can enjoy landscaping created by skilled gardeners. Terrific views of the Mediterranean and of Monaco's harbor are prominent, and the Oceanographic Museum and the Rocher are just across the water.
Category: Parks - Monte Carlo Attractions & Activities
Address: 54 bis, bd du Jardin-Exotique, Monte Carlo 98000
Not far from the Jardin Exotique lie the olive trees and lush bougainvillea of Princess Antoinette Park, a vast, multi-level playground with games and activities for children of all ages. In 1917, Prince Albert I saved the area from industrialization, authorizing a project to protect the olive groves and install a park. Now a haven for children,...
Category: Parks - Monte Carlo Attractions & Activities
Address: Av des Guelfes, Fontvieille 98000
As the name implies, this garden was created to honor Princess Grace. More than 4000 rose bushes and other plants have been carefully landscaped to cover 40 hectares, and more than 150 varieties are available for folks to view. A great place for locals and visitors alike to escape the hectic activities of everyday life.
