Lonely Planet Pocket Nice & Monaco

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• Publisher: Lonely Planet
• Year: 2019
• Print ISBN: 9781787016910
• eBook ISBN: 9781788685665

Lonely Planet: The world's number one travel guide publisher* Lonely Planet's Pocket Nice & Monaco is your passport to the most relevant, up-to-date advice on what to see and skip, and what hidden discoveries await you. Wander the famous Promenade des Anglais, get lost in the winding alleyways of Nice's old town and try your luck at Monte Carlo's opulent casino - all with your trusted travel companion. Get to the heart of Nice & Monaco and begin your journey now! Inside Lonely Planet's Pocket Nice & Monaco: Full-colour maps and images throughout Highlights and itineraries help you tailor your trip to your personal needs and interests Insider tips to save time and money and get around like a local, avoiding crowds and trouble spots Essential info at your fingertips - hours of operation, phone numbers, websites, transit tips, prices Honest reviews for all budgets - eating, sleeping, sightseeing, going out, shopping, hidden gems that most guidebooks miss Free, convenient pull-out map (print version) User-friendly layout with helpful icons, and organised by neighbourhood to help you pick the best spots to spend your time Covers Vieux Nice, New Town, Promenade des Anglais, Le Port-Garibaldi, Cimiez, Liberation & Vernier, Nice Ouest & East of the Var, Monaco, and more The Perfect Choice: Lonely Planet's Pocket Nice & Monaco is our colourful, easy to use and handy guide that literally fits in your pocket, providing on-the-go assistance for those seeking the best sights and experiences on a short visit or weekend away. Looking for more extensive coverage? Check out Lonely Planet's France guide for an in-depth look at all the country has to offer, or Provence & the Cote d'Azur for the best of the region. About Lonely Planet: Lonely Planet is a leading travel media company and the world's number one travel guidebook brand, providing both inspiring and trustworthy information for every kind of traveller since 1973. Over the past four decades, we've printed over 145 million guidebooks and grown a dedicated, passionate global community of travellers. You'll also find our content online, and in mobile apps, video, 14 languages, nine international magazines, armchair and lifestyle books, ebooks, and more. 'Lonely Planet guides are, quite simply, like no other.' - New York Times 'Lonely Planet. It's on everyone's bookshelves, it's in every traveller's hands. It's on mobile phones. It's on the Internet. It's everywhere, and it's telling entire generations of people how to travel the world.' - Fairfax Media (Australia) *Source: Nielsen BookScan: Australia, UK, USA, 5/2016-4/2017eBook Features: (Best viewed on tablet devices and smartphones) Downloadable PDF and offline maps prevent roaming and data charges Effortlessly navigate and jump between maps and reviews Add notes to personalise your guidebook experience Seamlessly flip between pages Bookmarks and speedy search capabilities get you to key pages in a flash Embedded links to recommendations' websites Zoom-

Monaco

Squeezed into just 200 hectares, Monaco might be the world’s second-smallest country, but what it lacks in size it makes up for in attitude. A riot of high-rise hotels, super yachts and apartment blocks stacked domino-like up steep hillsides, this tiny principality remains an eternal magnet for high-rollers, hedonists and the auto-racing fans who flock here for its annual Formula One Grand Prix.

Spend your morning touring the magnificent Casino de Monte Carlo, then descend to the Marché de la Condamine for a reasonably priced lunch. Afterwards, head for historic Le Rocher, where you can visit the prince’s palace, the cathedral and the oceanographic museum. If it’s sunny, climb the hill to enjoy the remarkable vegetation and spectacular city views at Jardin Exotique. Return downhill for ice cream at Pierre Geronimi, waterfront drinks at Brasserie de Monaco or dinner at La Montgolfière, followed by evening gambling at the casino.

Monaco cityscape OSTILL/GETTY IMAGES ©

Getting There & Around

Monaco’s streets largely parallel the waterfront, interconnected by a pedestrian-friendly network of staircases, escalators and public lifts that help visitors avoid steep uphill walks.

d Service every 20 minutes to Nice (€4.10, 25 minutes).

g Lignes d’Azur (www.lignesdazur.com) runs bus 100 to Nice (€1.50, 45 minutes) every 15 minutes.

g CAM (www.cam.mc) has six local lines, reaching anywhere in Monaco within 15 minutes.

Top SightCasino de Monte Carlo

The very emblem of Monaco and the cornerstone of the Riviera’s glitzy allure, this belle-époque beauty revived the Grimaldi family’s fortunes overnight when it opened in 1866 and still works its magic on all who venture near. Whether you’re a seasoned gambler, a nostalgic James Bond fan or a curious onlooker, Monte Carlo’s casino will make a lasting impression.

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morning visit incl audioguide adult/child Oct-Apr €14/10, May-Sep €17/12, salons ordinaires gaming Oct-Apr €14, May-Sep €17

hvisits 9am-1pm, gaming 2pm-late

yTop Tips

AAfter 2pm when gaming begins, admission is strictly for 18 years and over; photo ID is obligatory.

ADon’t wear trainers. A jacket for men is not obligatory but is recommended in t...

Table of contents

• Table of Contents
• Welcome to Nice & Monaco
• Top Sights
• Eating
• Four Perfect Days
• Need to Know
• Nice & Monaco Neighbourhoods
• Vieux Nice
• New Town & Promenade des Anglais
• Cimiez, Libération & Vernier
• Le Port-Garibaldi
• Monaco
• The Three Corniches
• Beaulieu’s Backstreets & Beaches
• St-Jean-Cap-Ferrat
• Survival Guide
• Language
• Behind the Scenes
• Our Writer