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Discover Monaco

Monaco is a small European principality on the Mediterranean coast, adjoining France and close to Italy. Its compact territory brings together urban neighbourhoods, harbours, gardens and coastal slopes. The Rock of Monaco and the Prince’s Palace are important historical landmarks, while the Oceanographic Museum recalls the country’s close relationship with the sea and its exploration. Port Hercule and Mediterranean gardens offer other perspectives on the landscape and local life. These places encourage an attentive approach to the principality, beyond its most familiar public images. Its food traditions have connections with neighbouring Provençal and Ligurian cooking while also welcoming a range of other influences. Barbajuan, small filled fritters, chickpea-based socca and Monégasque fougasse provide useful culinary starting points for exploring markets and local specialities. Gardens, neighbourhood walks and coastal viewpoints also reveal how heritage and everyday life share a limited space. In the illustration, an enlarged inset locates this small territory on a European map without exaggerating its geographic size. Shared places and contributions on Kestufela can then lead to more specific experiences and discoveries.