Casino de Monte-Carlo
This palatial Belle Époque casino opened in 1863 with design input from Charles Garnier, and is the most dazzling landmark in Monte Carlo.
The Casino de Monte-Carlo was built at the initiative of Prince Charles III. It was expanded in 1878 by Charles Garnier, the architect of the Paris Opera. Its façade and gilded main hall are icons of Belle Époque architecture. The same building also houses the Opéra de Monte-Carlo (Garnier Hall). In the morning, you can buy tickets to visit the main hall, with an audio guide included. Gambling opens from the afternoon. Visitors must be at least 18 years old and show a passport, and shorts and flip-flops are not allowed. The casino square gardens, the Hôtel de Paris and the Café de Paris surround it, and the area is often lined with supercars. From Monaco-Monte-Carlo station, it is about a 15-minute walk.
Opening hours
Visiting hours about morning; gaming from 14:00 (check official website)
Nearby sights
- Hôtel de Paris Monte-Carlo
- Mareterra
- Japanese Garden Monaco
- Grimaldi Forum
- Port Hercules
- Fort Antoine
- Larvotto Beach
- Church of Saint Devota