Glimpse the real Monaco
The daily La Condamine fruit, flower and food market is a staple in the lives of local Monegasques. It takes place in place d’Armes: a pretty arcaded square lined with cafés whose tables spill out onto the terracotta tiles. This indoor and outdoor market is a good place to discover local specialties such as barbagiuans, pissaladière, fougasse and socca.
Insider’s tip: The covered market is an excellent option for a well-priced lunchtime snack. Look out for San Maurizio 1619, a truffle bistro that serves excellent steaks, asparagus and pasta: all infused with truffle shavings.
Contact: 00 377 97 97 97 77; quaidesartistes.com
Opening times: Daily 7am-3pm
Jardin Exotique
Contemplate art with a view
The whitewashed Villa Paloma is Monaco’s newest contemporary art museum. Along with its sister museum Villa Sauber (more on which below), they collectively form the New National Museum of Monaco (NMNM). The NMNM exhibits work by famous artists linked with the French Riviera region such as Jean Cocteau, Claude Monet and Kees Van Dongen.
Insider’s tip: Don’t miss the beautiful stained-glass window on the staircase made by Niçoise glazier, Fassi Cadet. After your visit, take a peek at the thoughtfully landscaped garden with its stone terraces filled with Mediterranean plants and its dramatic vista of Monte-Carlo.
Contact: 00 377 98 98 48 60; nmnm.mc
Opening times: daily 10am-6pm
Prices: £ (free entrance on Sundays)
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