\u00cele Saint-Honorat<\/strong> is steeped in history with a past full of raids and expulsions. The latter still has a Cistercian community that sells the wine and traditional homemade honey. <\/p>\n\n\n\nThe island also continues to have a Cistercian community selling homemade honey and traditional wine.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Cannes has several interesting museums representing the nation\u2019s history and evolution through the ages. Travelers particularly recommend the Mus\u00e9e Des Explorations Du Monde, the Centre d’Art La Malmaison, and the Mus\u00e9e de la Castre.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Monaco<\/h3>\n\n\n\n During the race season, the area around the Circuit de Monaco in Monte Carlo is closed off to tourists unless they have a ticket to the Grand Prix. <\/p>\n\n\n\n
Since the circuit is located on a narrow course on the streets of Monte Carlo and La Contamine, the authorities shut down the area for security reasons. Something to keep in mind if you\u2019re planning your travels at the same time. <\/p>\n\n\n\n
The Mus\u00e9e Oceanographique de Monaco <\/strong>houses one of the oldest aquariums in the world. There are also gorgeous views from the top of the cliff overlooking the Mediterranean belt and its harbors filled with yachts, the Prince\u2019s Palace of Monaco, the Casino de Monte-Carlo, and numerous hotels and restaurants.<\/p>\n\n\n\nSaint Nicholas Cathedral, also known as The Cathedral of Our Lady of the Immaculate Conception,<\/strong> or simply the Monaco Cathedral, is the final resting place of Grace Kelly and Prince Rainier. Visitors generally feel the cathedral is worth visiting.<\/p>\n\n\n\nTravelers often recommend taking the scenic route while walking down from the Royal Palace, and past the port to Monte Carlo and the Caf\u00e9 de Paris to reach the famous hairpin bend by the Fairmont Hotel. <\/p>\n\n\n\n
There are a number of attractions here, including the Princess Grace Japanese garden, the Grimaldi Forum, and the National Doll Museum.<\/strong> You can either walk or take a tourist train from the museum gate.<\/p>\n\n\n\nMonte Carlo is considered a must-visit for travelers. The Casino de Monte-Carlo<\/strong> is an exquisite structure with elegant interiors and picturesque gardens. <\/p>\n\n\n\nAnother highly recommended place is Super Yachts Monaco<\/strong> which organizes the largest superyacht show in the world.<\/p>\n\n\n\nIf you have extra time on your hands, you can also visit the Exotic Gardens and the cave, and explore the Fontvieille area. Interesting sights there include the Stade Louis II, the Chapiteau circus, and Princess Grace rose garden.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
<\/span>Cannes or Monaco – Food & Nightlife<\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\nCannes<\/h3>\n\n\n\n The pedestrian center behind the Promenade de la Croisette in Cannes is full of trendy cafes and bars, frequented mostly by hipsters. There are also loads of late-night bars located in Rue du Suquet, surrounded by a charming Old Cannes vibe.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Some of the other famous bars are Raw Bar at La Mome<\/strong> with its chic interiors, the expensive Chez Astoux<\/strong> highly regarded for its ambiance, Charley\u2019s bar, the Baoli, Club Gotha, and Morrison\u2019s Irish Bar<\/strong>.<\/p>\n\n\n\nCannes boasts several Michelin-starred restaurants such as La Palme d’Or at the Martinez Hotel, La Villa Archange in Le Cannet, and Le Mas Candille in Mougins<\/strong>.<\/p>\n\n\n\nThere are plenty of restaurants overlooking the sea around the Old Port area such as the popular and reasonably priced Auberge de Provence. <\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\nRue Meynadier has many historic restaurants and luxurious hotels and shops.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Monaco<\/h3>\n\n\n\n Besides the expensive places in the center, Monaco also has some affordable restaurants, most of them a distance from the Beach Plaza. Fontvieille has a decent selection of affordable restaurants and supermarkets for daily needs. <\/p>\n\n\n\n
One of the highly recommended restaurants in Monaco is La Montgolfiere Henri Geraci, <\/strong>a family-run restaurant located in an unassuming old town alleyway in Rue Basse, serving up delicious meals in a charming and intimate setting.<\/p>\n\n\n\nAnother highly rated restaurant is Le Louis XV – Alain Ducasse \u00e0 l’H\u00f4tel de Paris, <\/strong>located at Place du Casino. Quite different in vibe from the previous restaurant we mentioned, Le Louis XV is widely considered to be a representation of all things fine dining and French gastronomy. <\/p>\n\n\n\nBoth of the above restaurants are Michelin star rated.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
The Casino de Monte-Carlo<\/strong> is open to visitors with its gaming rooms opening from 2 PM every day. Remember to carry your Passport or other ID for entry purposes, and adhere to their dress code. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<\/span>Cannes or Monaco – Shopping<\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\nCannes<\/h3>\n\n\n\n Cannes has the highest number of luxury fashion boutiques per square foot in France with La Croisette and Rue d\u2019Antibes<\/strong> at the epicenter!<\/p>\n\n\n\nYou\u2019ll find almost all luxury brands at these two places – Dior, Vuitton, Gucci, Hermes, Chanel, Prada, and Chopard along with lesser-known local brands such as Kronometry, Louis Julian, Taizo Perfumery, or Atelier Jean-Luc Pel\u00e9.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Rue Meynadier in Cannes also has many historic restaurants and luxurious stores and hotels.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Monaco<\/h3>\n\n\n\n The Golden Circle next to the Monte Carlo casino is the best place for shopping for chic international brands such as Hermes, Dior, Gucci, and Prada. The area also has a number of luxury jewelers and watchmakers such as Bulgari, Cartier, and Chopard.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
La Condamine, <\/strong>located near the port is home to some 200 stores consisting of both luxury brands and independent shops.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<\/span>Cannes or Monaco – Lodging<\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\nCannes<\/h3>\n\n\n\n all the hotels in Cannes are across the four-lane Boulevard de la Croisette.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
The Carlton and the Martinez <\/strong>stand out as two of the most stunning places to stay. Travelers rave about the Martinez\u2019s superb rooms with their covered balcony and dining table, sumptuous bathrooms, and spectacular sea views. <\/p>\n\n\n\nThe Carlton\u2019s sea-facing suite ranks high on many travelers\u2019 lists, despite the lack of beachfront rooms and the high prices. Both the Carlton and the Martinez have private beaches across the Croisette. <\/p>\n\n\n\n
If you want sea-view rooms, The Gray d’Albion<\/strong> is also highly rated by travelers. It\u2019s located on the Croisette, near the Majestic<\/strong>, another famous place known for its great location and upscale comfort.\u00a0<\/p>\n\n\n\nAnother hotel around the same location worth considering is the Croisette Beach Hotel MGallerie<\/strong>. <\/p>\n\n\n\nLocated a few minutes away from the city center, Hotel Cezanne<\/strong> offers a quiet location and clean rooms. Some travelers find the location to be perfect – not too far from the Croisette, but also quiet enough for a restful night after a full day of sightseeing.<\/p>\n\n\n\nLe Cannet<\/strong> is located in a safe and quiet part of the town but requires a long walk to the city center, especially during the heat of the summer. <\/p>\n\n\n\nThe AC Hotel Ambassadeur Antibes<\/strong>, owned by Mariott and located in Juan Les Pins in Antibes<\/strong> also ranks high on the list of traveler recommendations.<\/strong> <\/p>\n\n\n\nHotel Mas Djoliba <\/strong>in Antibes has a pool, on-site parking, and a great breakfast. Although the beach is Antibes is not that great, the one at Juan Les Pins is nice but requires a separate fee to access.<\/p>\n\n\n\nMonaco<\/h3>\n\n\n\n Travelers highly suggest Le Meridien<\/strong> in Monaco and praise the great cuisine (though pricey) and luxury rooms with sea view. The hotel has a nice pool and private beach, and is well-located with a bus stop right in front. <\/p>\n\n\n\nThe premium rooms are far superior than the standard street-side rooms. The hotel has a much vibe in the summer compared to the off-season. It attracts many Russian guests.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
The Novotel Monte-Carlo<\/strong> has a signature French Riviera vibe with a pool, sauna, hammam, and fitness room. They serve healthy in-house cocktails and Mediterranean food with vegan and gluten-free options.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<\/span>Cannes or Monaco – Day Trips<\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\nCannes<\/h3>\n\n\n\n Noteworthy short trips from Cannes and Nice include St Paul de Vence<\/strong> and the panoramic and quaint hilltop village of Eze. Both are quickly and cheaply accessible by bus.<\/p>\n\n\n\nIf you\u2019re an outdoor enthusiast, Cannes has a few cliff-diving and hiking spots at Theoles-Sur-Mer and St. Rapha\u00ebl.<\/strong> Both are a quick train ride from Cannes la Bocca. Nearby Cap d’Ail<\/strong> is also famous for its impressive free-climbing spots.<\/p>\n\n\n\nMonaco<\/h3>\n\n\n\n The train ride from Cannes to Monaco offers picturesque views of the countryside. Visits to Villefranche and Eze<\/strong> located on the way to Monaco are also highly recommended.<\/p>\n\n\n\nMonaco can be used as a base for visiting Roquebrune, Cap Mala, Menton, and San Remo.<\/strong> If you\u2019re looking for a secluded beach for taking long walks, the stretch between Monaco and Cap d’Ail is worth visiting. <\/p>\n\n\n\nSo is St Jean Cap Ferrat<\/strong>, a peninsula located in Villefranche known for its wealthy neighborhood and beautiful hilltop villas.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"If you\u2019re planning to visit the Mediterranean coastline in southeast France for a few days, you may wonder whether you should stay in Cannes or in Monaco. While Cannes has a great summer vibe, with its Boulevard de la Croisette, the Palace of Festivals, and vibrant markets, Monaco has a unique confluence of French and […]<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":2,"featured_media":2099,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"closed","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":[],"categories":[4],"tags":[35,41,37,38,36,40],"aioseo_notices":[],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.cityorcity.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/2045"}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.cityorcity.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.cityorcity.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.cityorcity.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/2"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.cityorcity.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=2045"}],"version-history":[{"count":7,"href":"https:\/\/www.cityorcity.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/2045\/revisions"}],"predecessor-version":[{"id":2109,"href":"https:\/\/www.cityorcity.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/2045\/revisions\/2109"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.cityorcity.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/2099"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.cityorcity.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=2045"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.cityorcity.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=2045"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.cityorcity.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=2045"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}