When our tour guide first brought us here, I didn't know what it was, to be honest. "It's also…read moreknown as the Saint-Elme Citadel, which is a historical monument in a large military stronghold built by the Dukes of Savoy as part of a larger defensive network protecting the royal port of La Darse." That was a direct quote by the tour guide. There were a few windows overlooking the sea that were used to resist a possible attack by the sea. I admit, the outlook was spectacular. Especially seeing the breathtaking views of the sea surrounding Villefranche-sur-Mer. What surprised me most during this tour was their gardens. The surroundings are definitely seen in better days, but the garden is beautifully tended. As you make your way up there, I urge you to wear comfortable shoes. The roads are uneven at times and one lady complained she nearly sprained her ankle.

Great view of the bay and there is a seasonal outdoor cinema that looks like it would be very nice…read more The museum isn't much, nor is there much to see, but it's an enjoyable walk around for the views. A good use of 15-20 minutes of your time.

Came to town to get a good load of Olive Oil to bring home (Roi - just on the south end of the…read morevillage). But since we took a 2.5 hour drive to get here, we took the chance for a walk around the village. And we were really suprised. What a charming village, full of character. We parked across the river on the free parking lot. From there you will spot your first sight, the Ponte Romano - the old Roman bridge. Across the street you will access the small, but pretty (and traffic free) village. The center has a pretty square with a nice little bar and an impressive church, the "Chiesa Parrocchiale di Santa Maria Assunta e San Giorgio". A real stunner. Just a bit further north you will reach the "Laghetti di Badalucco", a section of the river with flat waterfalls. Nice place to be, to take a dip or to enjoy a picnic. But also the rest of the village is incredibly cute. Wonderful old buildings, old entrances to old cellars, pretty little backlanes. Real fun to explore. So, if you want to see a traditional, charming Italian village without all the tourism, this is a good chance. We've only seen two other visitors and a handful of locals. A peaceful place. And don't miss out on buying some of this delicous olive oil.

Ok, this is a must see when visiting Monaco! First off, the building it just beautiful. Outside…read moreis photo opp central with fancy cars parked in front. But, yes, it comes with lots of tourists taking pictures and having to wait your turn for a quick pic or 2 (maybe 3 or 4, ). It is best to visit in the afternoon to early evening when more fancy cars parked in front. Once inside, (after security check), it gets even better. You can make your way into the casino for 20 Euro a person. There are no pictures allowed inside the Casino during gambling hours, but it is well worth seeing the inside architecture, design and layout. However, from 10am to 1pm, you can visit the casino and take pictures inside for the same fee. There is no gambling at that time and machines are off. If your schedule allows this is the way to go! Grateful for the employee who told us to come back the next morning for a full experience, less people, and the ability to get pictures inside. We also made a reservation at a restaurant inside for lunch. Initially we were provided inaccurate information [If we had a lunch reservation we could get into the casino at no fee starting at 10am, however, this is not true. To avoid the fee with the restaurant reservation, you can only get in about 15 mins prior to reservation time.], however, we still kept our reservation, paid the casino entry fee, and enjoyed a fantastic lunch that was well worth it. Also, the meal was much more affordable than we expected. Don't sleep on visiting Monaco and the famous Monte-Carlo Casino!

1 of 2 Yelp reviews…read more Quality/Quantity - What a GREAT experience!! A must visit. We got here early and paid the 20 Euros to be able to walk the casino and take pictures. We were told that when we come back at 2pm, we would get 10 Euros back in casino credit. Sadly that was not the case. We also opened a players card (loyalty card) in the next door's small casino and found out as a member, there was NO fee to enter.... Either way, happy for the overall visit. Won gambling! Had my James Bond Vodka Martini! Life is good. Ambiance - See pictures. Service - Good. Price - 20 Euros or become a member for free in the small casino next door and enter for free. Owner Comment - Thanks for such a positive and memorable experience!!

The monument was built in 6BC by the Roman Emperor to celebrate the victories of Caesar Augustus…read moreover the tribes of Gaul. Well worth a visit as it is quite impressive, La Turbie is a nice little mountain town and the view back down to Monaco is stunning. If you like this period of history, find the book "Caesar: The Conquest of Gaul" which is his personal diary of his years spent fighting the Gauls and misc. Germanic tribes. It's available on Amazon.com. See the website link for more info about the monument and the museum.

If you are a history buff as I am, you will thoroughly enjoy this experience. Upon looking at this…read moremonument, you think it has remained thorough the ages, but it has actually gone through many changes and reconstructed to what historians believe it to have looked like during the reign of Caesar Augustus when he conquered the Gauls. Truly fascinating how original parts were able to be located and what the structure was used for during all the 'ages'. I absolutely loved my time in La Turbee and hope to go back with my family. The surrounding village is pretty much an unchanged medieval town. Make sure to pay for the actual guide at the Trophee as it is truly worth it!

We stayed in town for a couple of nights. Strolling around the beach promenade and the Marina were…read morealways a thing we did before/after dinner. When it gets dark the Marina looks especially good. With all the lights and reflections on the water. The huge and impressive apartement complex is just dominating here. Some like it, and some might hate it. Think what you like, but it is definitely an impressive sight and for me - especially at night - a wonderful view with the countless lights. Besides all the boats and impressive yachts in the harbour there are loads of dining options. For all kinds of budgets. On some nights there is even a night market on the street. A really nice place to be. Lively, but not overcrowded. We liked it.

The gate was the second thing my friend showed me in Nice after my arrival on a sunny and quite hot…read moreday after leaving the chilly British island. We passed by the gate in a car rushing towards Monaco but I came back a few days later in order to explore. I have always enjoyed taking pictures of rather small and invisible parts which we usually take for granted. The gate made an impression on me because of its artistic architecture and stylishly painted walls around. There was something very Arabic in the architecture while the painting was very contemporary and very simple on its form. I crossed the gate over and over again that day - once because I had my lunch on the beach and bought my baguette from a small boulangerie in the old town, a second time in order to explore the market with antiques behind the walls and a third time running towards the bus station in order to catch a bus to Cannes.

This has got to be the best oceanography museum I've been to in my life. First of all, Monaco is…read morebreathtaking. It's a gorgeous country. This museum is located on one of their oceanside cliffs. It's surrounded by stunning gardens and views. So the outside is already a picture perfect postcard. I decided to buy a double ticket entry that let me into the palace and the oceanography museum. It was about $28 and totally worth it for both. They really put a lot of love into their exhibits and museum spaces. This museum is part aquarium and part history. I loved the seamless mix of science and history in such an interactive way. If more museums copied half of what this place did, we'd have world renowned museums all over the world. I decided to start downstairs where the aquarium was. I loved the flow of the space. Each creature was interesting to me. And I even saw some species I hadn't seen before. I loved the screens that told you about each creature and the various games on the sides to keep you engaged. However, the aquarium itself didn't need anything else to keep it engaging because it was just designed so well. Towards the end of the aquarium part, you were let outside to a garden with turtles. Although I didn't find the turtles, I loved the views. When I was done with the science portion, I headed upstairs and found myself in the history section. They had an Arctic section. I can't even begin to describe how brilliant and engaging this section was. There were video screens, dolls with voices, aesthetically pleasing organized artifacts, a huge interactive projection space (for kids and adults), a pretend boat to explore, projection holograms, and more. This place is stunning. I was already so tired from the aquarium part and ready to skim the upstairs historical part, but ended up staying much longer because it was so engaging. I highly recommend visiting this museum when in Monaco. It's so worth it.

1 of 3 Yelp Reviews…read more Quality/Quantity - Worth a visit. We usually like to walk, but after doing that 1 hour uphill unpaved hike in Eza.... See other review. We opted to take the elevator. Long line! But moved fairly quickly. I believe 8-16 people per elevator, but sadly, I need to wait for each round trip. But I befriended the people next to us, which killed time. They even laughed at my bad jokes, lol. Worth the visit, beautiful views, etc. See pictures. Decent size after reaching the top. Ambiance - See above and my pictures. Pay toilets, see picture. Service - Self service. The elevator gate keeper was okay. Price - Free. Owner Comment - Congrats on all your success.

This is a must see if you love panoramic views! There are several ways to hike to the top and we…read moretried several. You can hike up the stairs, you can walk hills or you can take the lift. I believe there are over 200 steps so not crazy but not easy of you aren't somewhat fit. It is shady so a nice place to go when it's hot and when you get in front of the waterfall the mist off the water feels divine! The views are fantastic and different from several vantage points. Whether you want to see the boats or cruise ships in the port or downtown beaches in Nice or just the open water, your choice! This was a nice way to spend a few hours outside experiencing nature and the tranquility of the gardens. This is a great sport for all ages with stops along the way for kids.