coastal drive
Grande Corniche
The highest of three dramatic cliff roads above the French Riviera between Nice and Monaco with Mediterranean panoramas.
2 km · about 5 min drive
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Monaco
Municipality of Monaco, Monaco · Europe
About Monaco
Monaco works well as a base: 3km from Grande Corniche (D2564).
Monaco is in Municipality of Monaco, Monaco, with about 33,000 people.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is there to see near Monaco?
Within an hour or so of Monaco: Grande Corniche (2 km), Grande Corniche (D2564) (3 km), Eze Village (5 km), Promenade des Anglais (13 km).
Are there any good drives near Monaco?
The nearest famous roads are Grande Corniche, Col de Turini and Col de Vence.
Where is Monaco?
Monaco is in Municipality of Monaco, Monaco.
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Quick Information
- Population
- 32,965
- Continent
- Europe
- Country
- Monaco
- Region
- Municipality of Monaco
- Timezone
- Europe/Monaco
- Coordinates
- 43.7372, 7.4215
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Worth the detour from Monaco
8 notable places within an hour's drive.
famous road
Grande Corniche (D2564)
Napoleon's high road above Monaco past La Turbie, the highest of the three Riviera corniches and the best for views.
3 km · about 5 min drive
scenic viewpoint
Eze Village
A medieval eagle's-nest village perched 427 meters above the Mediterranean with breathtaking coastal panoramas.
5 km · about 10 min drive
landmark
Promenade des Anglais
Nice's iconic palm-lined seafront boulevard stretching along the sweeping curve of the Baie des Anges.
13 km · about 25 min drive
mountain pass
Col de Turini
Famous rally stage in the French Alps, star of Monte Carlo Rally
27 km · about 30 min drive
scenic viewpoint
Col de Turini Viewpoint
A legendary rally stage in the Maritime Alps with sweeping views down to the Cote d'Azur from 1,607 metres.
27 km · about 30 min drive
natural wonder
Gorges de la Mescla
A deep confluence gorge in the Var backcountry on the classic Monte Carlo Rally roads north of Nice.
27 km · about 30 min drive
mountain pass
Col de Vence
A popular road above the French Riviera offering twisting climbs through Provençal landscapes with views stretching from the Alps to the Mediterranean Sea.
28 km · about 30 min drive
Driving roads near Monaco
8 named roads, passes and coastal drives within 60km.
- Right hereGrande CornicheThe highest of three dramatic cliff roads above the French Riviera between Nice and Monaco with Mediterranean panoramas.
- Right hereGrande Corniche (D2564)Napoleon's high road above Monaco past La Turbie, the highest of the three Riviera corniches and the best for views.
- Right hereEze VillageA medieval eagle's-nest village perched 427 meters above the Mediterranean with breathtaking coastal panoramas.
- 27 kmCol de TuriniFamous rally stage in the French Alps, star of Monte Carlo Rally
- 27 kmCol de Turini ViewpointA legendary rally stage in the Maritime Alps with sweeping views down to the Cote d'Azur from 1,607 metres.
- 28 kmCol de VenceA popular road above the French Riviera offering twisting climbs through Provençal landscapes with views stretching from the Alps to the Mediterranean Sea.
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