There’s so much to see and do in the Principality all year round. Here’s
an eclectic selection of some of the more surprising activities on offer!
1. Try an escape game at the
Oceanographic Museum
Take a journey through time aboard Prince Albert I’s famous research
vessel, the Princess Alice II! In a marine-themed setting with collectors’
items, lab equipment, and ship’s rigging, you will need all your explorer’s
wits about you to complete your mission. It all begins in the Princess Alice
II’s scientific laboratory. Will you reach dry land without losing your
priceless discoveries?
2. Take the wheel of a classic
car
With the Hôtel Méridien Beach Plaza, experience for yourself the golden
age of glamour and cinema in Monaco and relive classic movie scenes on the
iconic winding coastal roads made famous by Princess Grace, starring alongside
Cary Grant in Hitchcock’s “To Catch a Thief".
3. Spend a night at the museum
Have you ever dreamed of your very own “night at the museum”? At the
Oceanographic Museum of Monaco, now you can! Our wish is your command! At
night, the Museum doesn’t sleep. In the silent darkness of the grand halls,
you’ll discover a whole new side of the Museum that few get to see. The beam of
your torch will reveal the incredible secrets that lie in Monaco’s magical
Temple of the Sea.
4. Tie the knot 20,000 leagues
under the sea
For a truly unique wedding in Monaco, four-time world freediving
champion Pierre Frolla invites you the iconic Larvotto beach. The ceremony
takes place in a beautifully themed setting with amphorae and altar, and
continues back on dry land with cocktails on the beach, followed by a sumptuous
lunch on the sands. Whether you’re a diving enthusiast or simply want an
experience like no other, this very special ceremony will leave you with
unforgettable memories.
5. Catch a movie under the
stars
Throughout the summer, the Open Air Cinema screens movies outdoors to
the delight of cinephiles. In a magnificent yet unusual location, at the end of
a wooded garden just a short distance from the terraces of Monaco’s prison, the
open-air cinema is perfect for fun summer evenings with 500 seats, a giant
screen of over 200 m2, an enchanting setting, and all films shown in
their original versions!
6. Take in three countries in
one day
A unique experience, winding your way along the Riviera between the
balconies and terraces overlooking the Principality and the Mediterranean.
Treat yourself to a trio of the most picturesque tableaux, as you drive along
the sun-kissed roads of the French, Monegasque, and Italian coastline in a
setting like no other. And a for a quite breathtaking panorama, take the car
for a spin to the Tête de Chien, and admire three countries as they stretch out
beside the sea.
7. Meet marine mammals
Embark with Sustainable Whale Watching Monaco on a half or full-day
excursion and experience something truly magical in the blue waters off Monaco.
Under the supervision of qualified professionals, meet the great marine mammals
of the Pelagos sanctuary, a marine reserve of 87,500 sq. km where animal
species are protected under an agreement between Monaco, France, and Italy.
This summer, the company - which mainly caters to groups - is setting aside two
dates for individuals: Sunday 10 July and Sunday 31 July.