Monaco in a day from Cannes: itinerary & tips
From Cannes, Monaco makes a very good day trip. Here is a simple outline and the tips for enjoying it without wasting time in traffic or hunting for parking.
The essentials of the Principality
The Rock and the Prince's Palace, the cathedral, the Monte-Carlo Casino and its gardens, Port Hercule and its yachts: a single day lets you cover the must-sees at a pleasant pace.
Lovers of fine cars will appreciate the Casino quarter; those after panoramas, the view from the Rock.
Getting there from Cannes
Allow around an hour on the road. As parking in Monaco is expensive and limited, many visitors prefer a chauffeur: drop-off in the heart of the Principality, freedom over your schedule and pick-up at the time you choose.
Extending to Èze or the Riviera
Along the way, the hilltop village of Èze or a stop in Villefranche-sur-Mer nicely round out the day. A local chauffeur adapts the route to your wishes.