Monte Carlo is the city of glitz and over the top indulgence. I had to see it for at least a day trip and ended up finding my food paradise.
Monte Carlo Surprise
Monte Carlo is the where you go to see the pretty people. Well, maybe not pretty, but definitely wealthy. I was loafing in Nice for a few days and decided to join two travelers for a day trip to Monte Carlo. Monte Carlo is only a ten minute train ride from Nice, so it seemed like the perfect day trip.
Monte Carlo is the kind of place that makes you feel insignificant. The place screams yachts, money, plastic surgery, money, Ferrari and did I mention money? This is not a travel destination for the faint of budget.
Monte Carlo is mostly about beaches, being seen and a high end casino. We had already hit the beaches in Nice, werent important enough to “be seen” and had been denied admission to the casino, so it was off to the museums.
Museums in Monte Carlo are pretty run of the mill with one notable exception. Spend enough time in them and youll become convinced the Grimaldi royal family is solely responsible for human civilization. Ive been known to embellish on occasion,...