Monte Carlo Things to Do

There are many positive things about this tourist information office. The opening hours are particularly helpful (especially for early birds!) and it's also worth noting that the office is open on Sundays. Its central location... more

Bedecked with pebbles, this 18th-century building, designed by architect M. Marot, has been devoted to contemporary art since 1973. It fulfills a number of functions: not only is it an arts centre, but also a hub of artistic re... more

Since the 1930's, Nice has been the finishing line of one of France's main cycling events: the annual Paris-Nice race. The last 160 kilometres through the countryside surrounding the city is a testing circuit of climbs and desc... more

The Grand Café des Arts will appeal to all lovers of culture, as it is situated just between Nice's theatre and the Museum of Modern and Contemporary Art. Its sunny terrace is particularly pleasant, and from here you can admire... more

Voucalia's open-air concerts send Sardinian and Piedmontese song, Corsican polyphonics and melodies from the Vesubian valley (about 50km from Nice) soaring into the gentle summer evenings. Aside from folk music, Voucalia also v... more

Although this is a little-known and seldom-visited church, its architecture is very much worth a look. Rebuilt at the end of the 17th Century, the church remains today much the same as it did then; in spite of some changes made... more

In the centre of Nice, this cinema, with its retro exterior, welcomes you to its seven screens with all comforts. The main theatre can hold up to 500 people, and has a giant curved screen as well as THX DTS digital sound. The s... more

Saint-Etienne's is quite a modern church situated in the new town, just above the railway station, close to both Avenue de la Libération (where a large market is held every day) and Avenue Malausséna. Particularly outstanding a... more

This museum helps one understand the evolution of naïve art and features works by artists of many nationalities from the 18th century up to the present day. Created in 1982, the museum holds more than 600 canvasses, drawings an... more

Built by Tsar Nicolas in 1912, this church is a work of art. Representative of the Russian presence in France it is a key tourist attraction today, with its gorgeous wood work and collection of icons. The interiors are ornament... more