{"id":10313,"date":"2024-03-11T15:13:18","date_gmt":"2024-03-11T14:13:18","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/provencelovers.fr\/visit-palais-princier-monaco\/"},"modified":"2024-03-11T16:58:24","modified_gmt":"2024-03-11T15:58:24","slug":"visit-prince-palace-monaco","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/provencelovers.fr\/en\/visit-prince-palace-monaco\/","title":{"rendered":"Prince’s Palace (Monaco): visit + photos"},"content":{"rendered":"\n

Want to discover an unforgettable monument<\/strong>? Visit the Prince’s Palace of Monaco! You’ll be dazzled by its magnificent late-Renaissance<\/strong> architecture and sumptuous furnishings<\/strong>. The building is still inhabited by the princely family, as evidenced by the changing of the guard<\/strong> every morning to ensure their safety. Only part of the ch\u00e2teau is open to visitors in season. Don’t miss this opportunity!<\/p>\n\n

In this article, you’ll find some useful tips<\/strong> to help you prepare for your visit and have a wonderful time!<\/p>\n\n

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This guide is completely independent<\/strong>, based on our experiences. We visited the region anonymously, making our own choices and paying our bills in full.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div>\n\n

Why visit the Prince’s Palace?<\/h2>\n\n

Is the palace worth it? Our opinion:<\/h3>\n\n

Yes, the palace is well worth a visit! In fact, we listed it in our article on the best museums in Monaco<\/a>. We found it quite impressive to enter a palace inhabited by the princely family at the head of the government. Although only the Grand Apartments can be visited, there’s plenty to see, including a splendid main courtyard, numerous 16th-century frescoes, and even the Throne Room!<\/p>\n\n

It’s one of the best things to do in Monaco<\/a>!<\/p>\n\n

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Why is the palace famous?<\/h3>\n\n

The palace is famous for many reasons. Firstly, it dominates the Rocher, Monaco’s historic quarter, alongside the Oceanographic Museum<\/a>. With the princely family living and ruling in the building, the palace is also marked by great historical moments. One example is the meeting between Prince Rainier III and the American actress Grace Kelly, which we’ll tell you more about later! The castle is also a symbol of Monaco’s sovereignty. Looking at the fa\u00e7ade, we noticed its defensive functions, having repelled the assaults of foreign powers, notably the Genoese in the 16th century. Last but not least, the changing of the guard, to ensure the palace’s security, is a military ceremony that attracts curious onlookers from all over the world! <\/p>\n\n

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Our favorite moments<\/h3>\n\n

You’ll find the details of our visit later, but we can’t resist sharing our favorites with you right now:<\/p>\n\n