A patisserie pause: 1pm-2pm
With a brunch already behind you and fine evening foods to come, it’s time for something sweet. Leave the port behind you, head back into the heart of Monte-Carlo and stop and savour its delicious pastries with the melting pot of French and Italian flavours and styles. Valentin is a gorgeous, whimsical Italian restaurant right in the heart of Monte-Carlo. At the entrance is a glass cabinet filled with their homemade tarts and pastries, so simply couple with a coffee and have a pause.
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Valentin, 22 Avenue de la Costa, Monaco, France, +37 793 506 000
Place a bet: 2pm-5pm
The Monte-Carlo Casino is the main landmark and attraction of Monte-Carlo and indeed the whole of Monaco. The Casino opens at 2pm, so for those of you who are just keen for an experience, head there for opening, get a couple of hours out of the sun, and enjoy the opulence and feeling like James Bond.
Take a look at our Guide to Monte-Carlo Casino for everything you need to know about your visit and a little interesting history.
Monte-Carlo Casino | © Hans Braxmeier / Pixabay
Spot of shopping: 5pm-7pm
The Métropole Shopping Center is quite a delight. Of course, all of the shops are high-end, so if you’re browsing on a budget you might find it tricky, but even so, the interiors are gorgeous and very ‘Monte-Carlo’. It’s the perfect place to amble in opulence at the end of your day in Monte-Carlo. By end, we mean the last stop before the drinks and dining begins…
Le Metropole Shopping Center, 17 Avenue des Spélugues, Monaco, France, +37 793 501 536
Courtesy of The Métropole Shopping Center
Sunset drinks: 7pm-9pm
Monte-Carlo has a pretty incredible setting overlooking the Mediterranean Sea for as far as the eye can see. It wouldn’t be a break without kicking back and having an afternoon drink, would it? Head to Saphir 24, the bar of the Fairmont Monte-Carlo Hotel in Monaco, for one of the best views in the principality. There is only glass separating you and the ocean: no better place for an afternoon drink and relaxation.
Saphir 24, 12 Avenue des Spélugues, Monaco, France, + 377 93 50 65 00
Wine and dine: 9pm-Late
After watching the sunset with a drink in hand, it’s time to get some evening food. Depending on your budget, there is a wide range of high-end restaurants, but also a good choice of more affordable ones, too. For spectacular views out over Monaco, and the Mediterranean cuisine that boasts to be under 500 calories per plate, then book a table in advance at L’Hirondelle. If you’re on a budget, McCarthy’s will wine and dine you in great atmosphere.
Take a look at our Monaco Restaurant Guide for our extensive list of where to eat in Monte-Carlo and the other wards.
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