Description:
Most summer day-trippers from Nice want to see the home of Monaco's royal family, the Palais du Prince, which dominates the principality from "the Rock." A tour of the Grands Appartements allows you a glimpse of the Throne Room and some of the art (including works by Bruegel and Holbein) as well as Princess Grace's state portrait. The palace was built in the 13th century, and portions date from the Renaissance. The ideal time to arrive is 11:55am to watch the 10-minute Relève de la Garde (changing of the guard).
In a wing of the palace, the Musée du Palais du Prince (Souvenirs Napoléoniens et Collection d'Archives) holds a collection of mementos of Napoleon and Monaco. When the royal residence is closed, this museum is the only part of the palace the public can visit.
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Awards:
Frommer's
- Recommended 2010
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Contact:
- visit website
- tel: 93-25-18-31
Address:
- Place du Palais
- Monte Carlo
Hours:
- Palace and museum June-Sept daily 9:30am-6pm; Oct daily 10am-5pm. Museum also open Nov 1-11 daily 10am-5pm; Dec 17-May Tues-Sun 10:30am-noon and 2-4:30pm
Strenuousness:
- No Sweat
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