Les Grands Appartements du Palais, Monaco-Ville, Monaco

4.0 (114 reviews) Spent Ranking #9 in Monaco-Ville Speciality Museums

Definitely worth a visit

The Palais Princier isn't open all year round but is a very rewarding visit. The exterior of the Palace, viewed from the square looks a bit Disneyesque but don't be misled. The interior of the palace is a stunningly beautiful Renaissance creation and immaculately maintained, everything gleams, from the chandeliers to the marble floors. You are given an audio guide as part of the entrance fee which gives you more information about the rooms you are viewing. No photographs are allowed which you might think a shame but it does help the smooth flow of visitors through rooms. This is a unique place, most of the rooms are used for official functions. We bought a joint ticket to visit the Car Collection of Prince Rainier which made a good day out. Tickets are purchased in the pavillion opposite the palace. We saw Prince Albert leave the Palace on an official visit just as we arrived, so you never know who you might spot.

Address

Place du Palais , Monaco-Ville, Monaco.

Mobile

+377 93 25 18 31

Website

http://www.palais.mc/

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Reviews

  • 4lindadownunder 5:00 PM Jun 4, 2017
    Well worth a visit
    Les grands Apartements du Palais is well worth the entrance fee to give you a great insight into the life of the Monaco royal family. Also great family portraits hanging on the walls.
  • 3LDB65 5:00 PM Apr 29, 2012
    Not the best palace you will see
    Nevertheless it's probably worth a quick visit and at 8 Euros for an adult (April 2012) the price isn't bad. You won't need more than 30 mins. I wasn't very impressed with the audioguide which could do with a rethink to make it more interesting. The entrance fee also gets you in to the museum next door where you can see a display of Napoleonic items, including the hat Napoleon wore when he was on Elba.

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