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ABOVE: Musée Océanograqhique, with Monaco Ville (the old
town) in the background.
Monaco Ville
Cathédrale
de Monaco. Princess Grace was entombed here after her death in a 1982 car
crash.
Musée Océanographique et Aquarium.
This world-famous research institute was founded in 1910, and Jacques Cousteau
headed it for many years. You can see Cousteau's diving gear and explore the
vast aquarium during your visit.
Le
Palais de Monaco. The Changing of the Guard (see photo on previous
page) occurs daily at 11:55 a.m. You can also tour the State Apartments from
June through October for 6 euros (3 euros for children from ags 8-14).
Jardin Exotique
Jardin
Exotique de Monaco. The Exotic Garden has acres of cacti and other succulents on
a rocky mountainside. A ticket price of 37 francs (18F for students) includes admission to
the Museum of Prehistoric Anthropology and a network of caves in the limestone
cliffs.
Monte Carlo
 Casino
de Monte Carlo. You can't miss this monument to Belle Époque
opulence; it's in the center of Monte Carlo, and all you have to do is follow the tourists
and armored cars. Admission to the Salon Ordinaire, or "American
Room," is 50 francs. The high-stakes Salons Privés have more games and a
100-franc entrance fee. If you're a guest of hotels owned by the Société des Bains de
Mer, you won't have to pay the fee--but you'll still need to bring your passport and be 21
or older.
Musée National. Antique dolls and mechanical toys are the main draw at this
museum, which is housed in a villa surrounded by a rose garden. (The museum is in Monte
Carlo, beyond the Casino on the Avenue Princesse Grace.)
Aquavision boat excursions.
From the Quai des
États-Unis, you can take a 55-minute cruise along
Monaco's coastline in a glass-bottomed catamaran. (See the
multilingual page
for a summary in English.)
For more information on things
to see, visit the Monaco
Museums & Attractions page at Monaco's official Web site.
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