The route is lined with restaurants, Mom & Pops businesses, hotels, designers shops, theaters, private homes and the world famous Monte Carlo Casino plus the port of Monte Carlo. We started out from the port walking to the casino, and then the long trek under the Virage du Portier (this is a tunnel that has awesome views of the port) which takes you to Prince Rainier's theater and back to the port.
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On this particular day it started out a tad sunny but chilly, then overcast and cold, then rainy and very cold, then it snowed! Snow is very unusual in Monte Carlo; we were told it was the first time in 26 years by members of the cruise line. In reality it was the first time in 8 years.
Monte Carlo is a fantastic city. I fell in love with it as we slowly pulled into port on our cruise ship. It's one city I plan on visiting again. The gardens are beautiful, the food delightful, and the view is unforgettable! And we all remember Princes Grace. She has a theatre named after her. My mother was a great fan of Grace Kelly and the fairy tale life she had after her marriage to Prince Rainier; as many women were in the 1950's and 1960's.
The city is built on layers up the sea-cliff. The architecture is Modern mixed with Victorian.
Monte Carlo also has a world class Museum of Oceanography. The museum sits on a cliff overlooking the Mediterranean Sea: it is simply breathtaking! The walk from the port was exhilarating if one takes the south walking route.
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