The half-term holidays are a great
opportunity to get together with the family. And the Principality has a vast
array of things to see and do for all ages.
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Activities & experiences
There
are plenty of ways to explore Monaco’s compact two square kilometres. Starting
outside the Oceanographic Museum, the little tourist train winds
its way through the streets of the Principality, taking in all the major places
of interest, making it the perfect option for the whole family. There’s also a tourist bus that
lets passengers hop on and off at 12 stops across Monaco. The ideal way to explore the country at your
own pace!
Monaco
has a variety of captivating escape games to amuse puzzle fans. At the
Oceanographic Museum, you can embark on a voyage through time aboard the Princess Alice II, Prince
Albert I’s famous research vessel. Meanwhile, the Museum of Prehistoric
Anthropology hosts puzzle-solving activities designed to let youngsters learn
while having fun. In Fontvieille, the outdoor trail game Captain’ Game is
a great way to discover the port and the local area, while learning about the
importance of caring for the environment.
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If
we’re talking about the things you simply must see at least once when in the
Principality, the changing of the guard is
high on the list. Every day at 11.55 am
sharp, the Palace Guards perform the age-old ritual outside the Prince’s
residence on the Rock, a living testament to Monaco’s centuries of history.
Who’s
up for a round of mini-golf? Princess
Antoinette Park has its own 18-hole golf course - on clay of course, not grass!
Pick up a club and enjoy a game among the olive trees!
And
for an experience the whole family will remember forever, why not treat
yourselves to a helicopter trip? From April to October, Héli Air Monaco runs
panoramic 10 or 15 minute flights above the Principality, at competitive
rates. Take a moment out of time and
gaze at the Riviera unfolding far below in the gentle autumn sun. Blade also
offers unforgettable helicopter rides over Monaco and the surrounding region.
Halloween
The
half-term holidays are of course synonymous with Halloween, and every
year, Monaco City Hall organises a whole host of events in locations around the
Principality.
On
Tuesday 29 October, there will be gently spooky activities at the Princess
Caroline Library for children aged 3 and over, while young fans of shônen
and shôjo won’t want to miss the “Manga Blabla” event at the Louis Notari
Library, an afternoon of manga-themed fun with special Halloween games.
On
31 October, Princess Antoinette Park will be playing host to the 14th Grand
Halloween Game for kids aged 3 to 10, and there will also be a face-painting
stand.
The Museum of
Prehistoric Anthropology will
be the venue for thrilling Halloween activities, including an enticing
prehistoric candy hunt.
On 31 October, the Espace Léo-Ferré is
hosting a Halloween Party with a DJ, unlimited alcohol-free drinks, a selfie
booth, fantastic tattoos and lots more, for older kids aged 10 to 14.
And while La Condamine market has fun for all the family with its fancy-dress
contest, the Espace Lamartine has older adults covered with a delightful
evening ball.
There’s the classic funfair with thrills, fun
and games galore at Port Hercule, while adults looking to enjoy the local
nightlife will want to make for Twiga Monte-Carlo and its special "Cursed Castle event
on 31 October.
Fun
courses & boot camps
Monaco’s
the perfect place to brush up your skills and have fun at the same time.
Take
to the stage and hone your acting style with one of the drama courses run by
the Théâtre des Muses. You’ll
do warm-ups, improv, learning short scripts, and give a performance at the end
of the course.
In
Monaco’s Old Town, the Oceanographic Museum invites kids to discover the marine
world with its Oceano Club, while
over in the Exotic Garden district, the Museum of Prehistoric Anthropology has
created stimulating activities designed to pique the curiosity of younger
children.
Lunches & dinners
Autumn
on the Riviera is also a chance to indulge your inner foodie with a meal at one
of Monaco’s countless top restaurants, whether on a sun-kissed terrace or in a
plush dining room. Incredible views of the Mediterranean are optional.
The Méridien Beach Plaza has launched brunches at Smakelijk, its
Belgian-style brasserie. Families can
tuck into gourmet specialities every Sunday from 12 pm to 3 pm, with fun
activities to keep the kids amused including games and pastry-making.
Maya Mia has brought back its "Italian Nights". The
trattoria in Monte-Carlo is the place to be for a warm and friendly welcome and
delicious Italian delicacies!
AtMarius, the
new restaurant at Port Hercule, guests can arrive in style in a
chauffeur-driven vintage car. Pure
class. The restaurant serves Mediterranean cuisine and hosts afterwork parties
with an eclectic line-up of live music.
Finally, Da Valentino in
the Larvotto district promises a night of mystery with its "Venetian Masquerade" evening.
Guests will be transported into the enchanting world of the Venetian carnival celebrations, for a mystical, beguiling Halloween, accompanied by fabulous fine food!
