
Things to do
Things to do
Iconic landmarks, museums, exotic gardens and breathtaking viewpoints — from Monaco to Saint-Tropez.
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LandmarkOpéra de Monte-Carlo
This grand, famous opera house which opened its doors in 1879 features ornate architectural details.
LandmarkLe Suquet
The old-town hill of Cannes, a maze of lanes climbing to panoramic views over the bay and La Croisette.
ViewpointColline du Château
This historic hilltop park offers dramatic city & sea views, a man-made waterfall & a cafe.
GardenJardin Exotique d'Èze
This mountaintop garden featuring mostly succulents is known for its picturesque views of the ocean.
MuseumMonaco Top Cars Collection
This spacious museum showcases a wide range of Prince Rainier III's high-end, vintage automobiles.
LandmarkPromenade des Anglais
7-km.-long palm-lined beachfront promenade, bike path & emblem of Nice, home to many hotels & cafes.
LandmarkBasilique Saint-Michel-Archange
Built in 1653. this Baroque Roman Catholic basilica features artifacts & a 17th-century organ.
MarketCours Saleya
Fruits, vegetables & flowers, plus antiques, are sold under striped awnings at this vibrant market.
LandmarkPort Hercule
Luxury sailboats & yachts are showcased in this scenic, deep-water port in use since ancient times.
LandmarkLa Croisette
Iconic seaside promenade with luxury shops, hotels & eateries, home to the famous film festival.
CasinoCasino de Monte-Carlo
Elegant Beaux-Arts building, made famous in film and literature, with upscale casino & performances.
LandmarkPrince's Palace of Monaco
Prince of Monaco's 13th-century residence, with lavish state apartments open to public seasonally.
GardenJapanese Garden of Monaco
Intimate garden featuring Japanese-style landscaping around a pond with a bridge & a tea house.
GardenJardin Exotique de Monaco
Open-air display of cacti & other succulent plants native to dry zones around the world.
LandmarkMonaco Cathedral
Romanesque Catholic cathedral dedicated to Saint Nicholas, dating from the 19th century.
GardenJardin du Val Rahmeh
Picturesque 19th-century botanical garden noted for its exotic trees & pond with aquatic plants.
LandmarkÎles de Lérins
A pair of tranquil islands off Cannes — Sainte-Marguerite and monastic Saint-Honorat — reached by a short ferry.
MuseumOceanographic Museum of Monaco
Museum founded by navigator/oceanographer Prince Albert I, plus an aquarium with 6000 specimens.
MuseumCitadelle de Saint-Tropez
Historic 17th-century fortress now housing a museum with nautical exhibits & a scenic roof terrace.
BeachLarvotto Beach
This popular, artificial beach features clear waters, a volleyball court & a scenic promenade.
MarketLa Condamine Market
Monaco's lively historic food market in the La Condamine district, ideal for produce and a local lunch.
LandmarkPalais des Festivals et des Congrès
Modern, multi-story convention center hosting high-profile events like the Cannes Film Festival.
LandmarkPort de Saint-Tropez
Saint-Tropez's picturesque, cafe- & shop-lined harbor, a popular sailing & luxury yacht destination.
MuseumMusée Marc Chagall
Museum dedicated to paintings & work in other media by Russian-born French artist Marc Chagall.
LandmarkPlace des Lices
Quaint square dating to the early 1800s, with a twice-weekly market, pétanque courts & cafes.
ShoppingFragonard Èze
A perfumery in Èze where you can tour the workshop and shop signature fragrances and soaps.
BeachPlage de Pampelonne
Long, iconic sandy beach lined with exclusive restaurants, bars & clubs, plus public showers.
GardenSerre de la Madone
Scenic garden, established between 1924–1939, showcasing rare subtropical plants around a pool.
MuseumMusée Matisse
Set in an elegant 17th-century villa, this museum of Matisse paintings offers tours & a library.
MuseumMusée Jean Cocteau
Completed in 2011, this modern-art museum houses works by Jean Cocteau in various mediums.
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