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The next morning, we woke up pretty early and went to the other train station so we could travel to Monte Carlo, Monaco, the departure port for our cruise!
The train from Paris to Nice and then to Monte Carlo was about 6.5 hours. I slept most of the way on the train but we went through so much beautiful scenery. There were a lot of open fields, but somewhere in the middle, we went through a gorgeous sunflower field! I do not have pictures because I woke up towards the very end of it. But there were so many flowers!
The coast of Europe with the cities built right into the rocks are amazing. I can't wait to go back and see more of the coast. We arrived in Monte Carlo and headed to the cruise ship to drop all of our stuff off, change clothes, and get something to eat and drink.
Monte Carlo was honestly one of my favorite places on the entire vacation. We only had a few hours and I would definitely like to go back and see more.
Top Places to See:
Prince's Palace:
Prince Charles' Palace is open for visitors. It was interesting to see but definitely was not as grand as Versailles or Buckingham Palace. There is a fee for admission, but it wasn't too bad and they offer a student rate with your ID! This was the home of Prince Grace Kelly and there is a huge family portrait of them inside.
Even if you don't go inside the Place, there are great views of Monaco from the top of the hill. When we were there, the Prince was hosting a concert that night. So after we toured the Palace, some of the guests were arriving. These guests had some very nice cars and outfits!
The Streets Around the Palace:
Like any European city, the streets are narrow and the buildings are old. But this adds so much character to the city! I loved just walking through the streets and seeing how the people of Monaco live.
Depending on where you come from in Monaco, the walk can be quite challenging. Thankfully, there are hidden escalators around the city! You may think I'm joking, but I am not. Click here and find where the escalators in Monaco can take you.
Oceanographic Museum of Monaco:
We did not go in the Aquarium but everyone says it is one of the coolest things! Unfortunately due to our muster drill on the cruise ship we did not have much time for sightseeing. We walked by and walked in the front door and it looked like a place my family would come back to!
If you go to the Prince's Palace and walk downhill by the water, this is one of the places you will pass. Also, you can buy the Prince's Palace admission and the Aquarium tickets together and save even more money!
Monte Carlo Casino:
My family did not go to the casino because not everyone could get in, but some of our friends' on the cruise did and they said it was amazing to walk around. The richest of the rich are there in their evening gowns and tuxes with the most expensive cars you can think of!
The Pier
How many times will you be able to see some many luxurious boats in one trip? Well if you go to the French Riviera/Italian Mediterranean, it will be every stop! (I really want a yacht now...) All of the yachts are amazing so just walking around the pier is something not to be missed!
There are also many restaurants along the pier and along the way to the Palace. We did not eat anywhere, but they all looked so cute and delicious!
There are many more places not to be missed in Monaco but I hope you enjoy these! Is there anywhere else in Monaco that isn't to be missed?
Prince Charles' Palace is open for visitors. It was interesting to see but definitely was not as grand as Versailles or Buckingham Palace. There is a fee for admission, but it wasn't too bad and they offer a student rate with your ID! This was the home of Prince Grace Kelly and there is a huge family portrait of them inside.
Even if you don't go inside the Place, there are great views of Monaco from the top of the hill. When we were there, the Prince was hosting a concert that night. So after we toured the Palace, some of the guests were arriving. These guests had some very nice cars and outfits!
The Streets Around the Palace:
Like any European city, the streets are narrow and the buildings are old. But this adds so much character to the city! I loved just walking through the streets and seeing how the people of Monaco live.
Depending on where you come from in Monaco, the walk can be quite challenging. Thankfully, there are hidden escalators around the city! You may think I'm joking, but I am not. Click here and find where the escalators in Monaco can take you.
Oceanographic Museum of Monaco:
We did not go in the Aquarium but everyone says it is one of the coolest things! Unfortunately due to our muster drill on the cruise ship we did not have much time for sightseeing. We walked by and walked in the front door and it looked like a place my family would come back to!
If you go to the Prince's Palace and walk downhill by the water, this is one of the places you will pass. Also, you can buy the Prince's Palace admission and the Aquarium tickets together and save even more money!
Monte Carlo Casino:
My family did not go to the casino because not everyone could get in, but some of our friends' on the cruise did and they said it was amazing to walk around. The richest of the rich are there in their evening gowns and tuxes with the most expensive cars you can think of!
The Pier
How many times will you be able to see some many luxurious boats in one trip? Well if you go to the French Riviera/Italian Mediterranean, it will be every stop! (I really want a yacht now...) All of the yachts are amazing so just walking around the pier is something not to be missed!
There are also many restaurants along the pier and along the way to the Palace. We did not eat anywhere, but they all looked so cute and delicious!
There are many more places not to be missed in Monaco but I hope you enjoy these! Is there anywhere else in Monaco that isn't to be missed?
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