— Tour Description —

En route to Monaco, we make a first stop to discover the medieval village of Eze, which is one of the most picturesque sites of the French Riviera. Dating from the Middle Ages, the village was built on top of the rocky outcrop for security reasons. The walls of the twelfth century was dismantled in 1706 by order of Louis XIV. Taking the cobbled streets and reach the top where you can find the exotic garden and the castle ruins this day, the view is amazing. We then visit the famous Fragonard perfume factory down to the village.

Go through the village of La Turbie, also called the "Monaco terrace" because of the panoramic view of the Principality of Monaco. Admire the ruins of an imposing monument: the Trophy of the Alps, dedicated to the Emperor Augustus, which was built 7 BC on the road that linked Italy to Cimiez (the Roman Quarter Nice) longtime ago.

You will then reach the Principality of Monaco.
The old town on "Le Rocher" (the rock) overlooking the sea and harbor, where you will discover :

* The Prince's Palace and the Changing of the Guard at 11:55. In front of the Palais du Prince, you will notice the Carabinieri Barracks. Created on the 8th of December 1817, the Carabinieri have for main missions to ensure the safety of the Royal Family as well as maintain public order.
* The Cathedral of neo-Roman style, the first stone was laid on the 6th of January 1875. Entirely built in white stones from La Turbie, during the reign of Prince Charles III. It was completed on the 12th of November 1903. You can pay tribute to the Monaco Princes and "Princesse Grace de Monaco" who rest here.
* The Justice Palace was inaugurated in 1930, built in solid tufa, a porous gray stone also used to construct the walls.
* The Oceanographic Museum created there over a century by Prince Albert I of Monaco.

Reach Monte-Carlo in the most beautiful way by taking the famous Grand Prix track of Formula One. Explore Monte Carlo and discover :

* The Casino de Monte- Carlo whose construction was ordered by the Société des Bains de Mer (created by François Blanc in 1863 ) and the plans were developed in 1878 by the famous architect Charles Garnier.
* Lavish Gardens Casino.
* The Hôtel de Paris wich has all the charm of the great hotels of the 19th century, the inauguration took place in 1864.

Monaco, the second smallest state in the world

The medieval village of Eze

The small paradise, La Turbie, near Monaco