Place du Palais
Place du Palais
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- MrMrsHappyRLiverpool, United Kingdom1,458 contributionsFabulous viewsFantastic area with spectacular views of Port de Fontvielle and Port Hercule. It's quite a walk up the ramped stairs but well worth it. Also views of the beautiful palace and the Cathedrale Notre-Dame-Immaculee can also be reached from hereVisited April 2024Travelled as a coupleWritten 21 April 2024
- Veronika H81 contributionsBeautiful views in MonacoWhen in Monaco, visit this beautiful square near the Prince’s Palace. Be ready to climb up to the top, but it was worth it. Take your time to enjoy the stunning views on the harbour. There is a small shop offering souvenirs, you can also buy tickets to enter the Palace (some rooms are open to visitors). Near the square, you will find streets with restaurants, small shops and cafes.Visited August 2024Travelled with friendsWritten 29 August 2024
- BackinBracknellBracknell, United Kingdom1,567 contributionsBest views in MonacoIt's the top of Monaco and the views are stunning. Absolutely a must-see. Changing of the Guard ceremony takes place here and you buy entry tickets to the Palace from the Souvenir Shop across the square. Don't bother with the cafes and restaurants on the square - we found them to be overpriced and the staff rude when we tried a couple to get a drink. There are much better places a short walk away down the little streets of the Old Town.Visited September 2024Travelled as a coupleWritten 1 October 2024
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Diana R
Birch Run, MI2,888 contributions
Jul 2023 • Friends
It was interesting to tour the Prince’s Palace in Monaco. Quite a few rooms are open to the public and they are so beautiful. There’s an audio guide included in the admission price & it’s very informative and easy to use. I definitely recommend going to see it.
Written 26 July 2023
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Veronika H
81 contributions
Aug 2024 • Friends
When in Monaco, visit this beautiful square near the Prince’s Palace. Be ready to climb up to the top, but it was worth it. Take your time to enjoy the stunning views on the harbour. There is a small shop offering souvenirs, you can also buy tickets to enter the Palace (some rooms are open to visitors). Near the square, you will find streets with restaurants, small shops and cafes.
Written 29 August 2024
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MrMrsHappyR
Liverpool, UK1,458 contributions
Apr 2024 • Couples
Fantastic area with spectacular views of Port de Fontvielle and Port Hercule. It's quite a walk up the ramped stairs but well worth it. Also views of the beautiful palace and the Cathedrale Notre-Dame-Immaculee can also be reached from here
Written 21 April 2024
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lindadownunder
Perth, Australia2,949 contributions
Oct 2016 • Couples
We visited Place du Palais when we went to visit the Prince's Palace and the views of the port from here are amazing.
We purchased our lunch at a café on the edge of the square and sat and admired the view while we ate it.
We purchased our lunch at a café on the edge of the square and sat and admired the view while we ate it.
Written 5 June 2017
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hotcandie6
Saint John, Canada81 contributions
Apr 2014 • Couples
For the best deal get your palace tour ticket and oceanographie ticket at the same time. When you come in the door they give you a head set in your language where you are lead through the palace while being provided with a plethora of information about each room. Bring head phones so you don't have to hold the speaker to your ear. The tour is not very long, but it still may not keep small children occupied. The palace is a beautiful site and I highly suggest visiting this site. We took the steps up the hill a couple times, but I think most people would prefer the bus service. The public buses are very safe clean and not that expensive. Tickets can be purchased at the tourists office just off casino square. I believe this site is not wheelchair friendly.
Written 4 May 2014
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Jake23
New Jersey6,846 contributions
Aug 2018 • Couples
This is the main square in Old Monaco. It was loaded with people when we went but it was still a nice stop.
Written 9 August 2018
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Dan B
Vancouver, Canada5 contributions
Sept 2014 • Couples
First off i would like to apologize to the Prince and Princess. During the changing of the guard i was a little quizzy and took a stroll to the side of the Palace, by the canons. I heard and felt that familiar feeling in my stomach. Well needless to say, i puked all over the flowers ( i was trying to hide it). Thankfully no one noticed. I went back to join t join my wife for a few minutes until that feeling came over me again. So i went right back and violently threw up all over. Anyway, after teh dry heaving was done and i felt human again, i got to walk around for a bit. Long story short, very nice spot to visit. check it out
Written 12 August 2015
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JulesAP
Llandrindod Wells, UK31 contributions
Jul 2015 • Family
As others before me have said, the walk to the top is worth it just for the views over Montecarlo. We arrived about 5 minutes before changing of the Palace guards which was a bit of a show. We queued for about 10 mins to enter the palace and it was €8 for adult and €4 for the children and once we were through the ticket desk our audio devices were distributed quickly and efficiently and we were in the small courtyard to listen to the introduction.
The whole tour took us about an hour but we rushed through a bit because it's not my boys cup of tea. So you could probably stretch it out to an hour and a half. You only see 2 bedrooms, 2 lounges, an officers room, the armoury and a couple of other rooms so you don't really get any feel for how The Prince and his family really live, but it was okay. Glad I visited and the whole square and surrounding area with little alleyways of gift shops and restaurants was charming.
The whole tour took us about an hour but we rushed through a bit because it's not my boys cup of tea. So you could probably stretch it out to an hour and a half. You only see 2 bedrooms, 2 lounges, an officers room, the armoury and a couple of other rooms so you don't really get any feel for how The Prince and his family really live, but it was okay. Glad I visited and the whole square and surrounding area with little alleyways of gift shops and restaurants was charming.
Written 20 July 2015
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Sally W
Surrey27 contributions
Mar 2015 • Friends
Fortunately we read that the Changing of the Guard was at 11.50 every morning so we got there early and had a good view. I must say they are not as slick as the guards at Buckingham Palace! We meandered around the lanes, which were bustling even for March. Well worth the visit and you can walk there from the Hotel Columbus.
Written 29 March 2015
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Coleen2012
Martin, TN49 contributions
Mar 2015 • Friends
We got to see the place though missed the changing of guards, but we were able to visit St. Nicholas Cathedral, burial site of Prince Rainier and Princess Grace Kelly. This visit was made with a well-informed tour guide.
Written 26 March 2015
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Trouver un parking avec ascenseur pour monter au rocher palais des princes
Written 5 May 2019
Bonjour vous avez un parking sous le musé océanographique qui est assez grand avec des ascenseurs qui vous amène à 350 mètres du palais, son accès se situe par le vieux port de Monaco, Sinon il y en à plusieurs autres dans les parages de celui là mais il faut prendre le bus direction Monaco ville . les bus sont prévus pour monter avec les fauteuils roulant.
Written 6 May 2019
Is it necessary to buy a ticket for the palace prior to arrival? Are there benefits to doing it this way?
Written 15 August 2018
You can buy it on the day. Please buy the combined ticket which is for the palace and Oceanography museum. Some rooms are usually being restored so you see only a small section and it is quite a quick walk through but interesting. Do make it in time for the midday changing of guards. Depending on whether you are there in peak tourist season or not please be early to catch a good spot to watch this.
Written 15 August 2018
Best time to go 15 minutes before noon as it is the guard changing times
Written 27 October 2016
It is free of charge to visit .
Written 4 October 2015
Will the place be open for visitors Nov 10 & 11? Are guides available? Our cruise ship info says this closes in November. Can we walk there from port?
Written 2 September 2015
Yes it will be it's an open place area well worth a visit as there is nice cobbled streets with lovely restaurants and bars to stop for a drink and a lovely museum with rooftop bar with the most magnificent views all round . It's a bit like going into another little town, you can also get a tourist train which departs and returns here well worth doing the route .
Written 3 September 2015
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