Monaco Attractions

• Collection des Voitures Anciennes

  Les Terrasses de Fontvieille
  
  Phone: 92-05-28-56       
  The late Prince Rainier III opened a showcase of his private collection of more than 100 vintage autos, including the 1956 Rolls-Royce Silver Cloud that carried the prince and princess on their wedding day. Monaco shopkeepers gave it to the royal couple as a wedding present. A 1952 Austin Taxi on display was once used as the royal "family car." Other exhibits are a "woodie" (a 1937 Ford station wagon Prince Louis II used on hunting trips); a 1925 Bugatti 35B, winner of the Monaco Grand Prix in 1929; a 1903 De Dion Bouton; and a 1986 Lamborghini Countach.




• Les Grands Appartements du Palais

  Place du Palais
  
  Phone: 93-25-18-31       
  Prince Albert governs Monaco from these premises. A tour of the Grands Appartements allows you a glimpse of the Throne Room and some of the art (including works by Brueghel and Holbein) as well as Princess Grace's state portrait. The palace was built in the 13th century, and part dates from the Renaissance. The ideal time to arrive is 11:55am, to watch the 10-minute Relève de la Garde (changing of the guard).