Getting Around

Walking throughout Monaco is made easy thanks to the numerous elevators in use around the city, a comfortable way to reach a number of places.

There are 7 currently in use around Monaco and Monte Carlo.

Between the Place des Moulins and the beaches
Between the Princess Grace Hospital Centre and the Exotic Garden
Between the harbour and the Avenue de la Costa
Between the Place St. Dévote and the area of Monéghetti
Between the Terraces of the Casino, the Congress Centre Auditorium and the Boulevard Louis II
Between the Avenue des Citronniers and the Avenue Grande-Bretagne
Between the highway and the Larvotto Boulevard

Taxis
There are two main taxi stands in Monaco which are in operation round the clock at the Avenue de Monte-Carlo (near the Casino) and the railway station.

There are four supplementary taxi stands at Place des Moulins, Avenue de la Costa, Fontvieille and Beach Plaza.

Radio Tel: (+ 377) 93 15 01 01

Language
French is the official language, however, English and Italian are widely spoken.

Electricity
The electric current in Monaco is 220 volts 50. European sockets take 2 round pin plugs, so please bring travel adaptors with you. Most hotels will have a supply also.

Time Zone
Monaco is GMT +1

Currency/Banks
The Euro is the official currency. You can change money at hotels or banks.

Banks operate between 9:00AM to 12:00PM and 2:00PM to 4:00PM. All banks are closed on weekends except for “Credit Foncier de Monaco” near the Casino, which is open daily from 12:00PM to 11:00PM.

Shopping
Monaco’s main shopping area is near the Place du Casino where you will find luxury fashion boutiques and jewellery stores. On the Boulevard des Moulins, prices are more reasonable.

Hours are from 9:00AM to 12:00PM and 2:00PM to 7:00PM daily, except Sundays.

Dining Out

Haute Cuisine

Le Louis XV
Mediterranean and French offering an unforgettable experience (3 michelin stars)
Hotel de Paris, Place Du Casino. Tie & Jacket required.
Tel (+377) 92 16 29 76

La Salle Empire
Monegasque Monte Carlo and French (1 michelin star)
Hotel de Paris, Place du Casino
Tel (+377) 92 16 30 03

Le Vistamar
Seafood and Monegasque specialities
Hotel L’Hermitage, Square Beaumarchais
Tel (+377) 92 16 27 72

L’Hirondelle
Part of the Spa complex. Low calorie cuisine, prepared with micro nutritional balance. Light menus packed with exciting flavours.

Les Thermes Marins, 2 avenue de Monte Carlo
Tel (+377) 92 16 49 30

Le Fuji Metropole
The Fuji is Monaco’s first Japanese restaurant for connoisseurs of sushi and sake in a Zen minimalist setting.

Galerie du Metropole, 4 Avenue de la Madone
Tel (+377) 93 30 40 11

Castleroc
Seafood and Monegasque specialities
Place du Palais, Monaco-ville
Tel (+377) 93 30 36 68

Tradtional/Brasseries

Café De Paris
Located on the Casino square is this famous brasserie in 1900’s décor with an international flavour.

Place du Casino
Tel (+377) 92 16 20 20

Quai des Artistes
Traditional restaurant with a wide range of local dishes.

4 Quai Antoine Ier, La Condamine
Tel (+377) 97 97 97 77

Zebra Square
Modern, trendy and lively restaurant located on the top floor of the Grimaldi Forum facing the sea.

Grimaldi Forum Monaco, 10 avenue Princesse Grace
Tel (+377) 99 99 25 50

Les Prives
Traditional Italian & seafood restaurant.

Casino de Monte-Carlo
Tel (+377)92 16 23 76

Le Loga
Monagesque Italian & French food in a relaxed and cosy atmosphere.

25 Boulevard des Moulins
Tel (+377) 93 30 87 72

Tipping
Service at hotels and restaurants is generally already included in the bill, while tipping for good service is up to the discretion of the visitor.