Activités ludiques à Monaco pour enfants et adolescents

Monaco is known to be a playground — for adults. What you may not know is that it can also be a great place for kids, if you know where to go. In this Iconic Riviera guide, we will show you the best places in Monaco to take your kids or teens:

The Prince’s Supercar Museum

Dans cette exposition immersive de 3 500 m2, unique au monde, vous pourrez découvrir la collection de plus de 100 voitures exotiques anciennes et de course appartenant aux Princes de Monaco. En plus des écrans géants diffusant des films, des écrans tactiles permettent également aux visiteurs d’interagir plus activement avec les voitures. Il est non seulement possible de découvrir les caractéristiques des voitures, mais aussi de visiter numériquement l’intérieur de certains de ces véhicules historiques.

Des Formule 1 accrochées aux murs du musée aux pièces plus personnelles, comme celles utilisées lors des mariages de la famille princière… les passionnés d'automobile, à Monaco comme au-delà, trouveront leur bonheur. Le musée abrite de nombreuses voitures exceptionnelles et célèbres, qui attirent des millions de passionnés du monde entier. Sont également exposées des voitures de course ayant participé à la Rallye de Monte-Carlo et le Grand Prix de Formule 1 de MonacoPour faire simple, c’est la collection de voitures la plus épique au monde.

Voici our guide to the Prince’s car collection museum.

Caves & Prehistoric Skeletons

Located in the Exotic Garden, the Museum of Prehistoric Anthropology houses evidence (huge skeletons and other cool artifacts) of animal and human life from the ice age and through all the major stages in the evolution of the human race. Founded by Prince Albert I in 1901, the museum aims to conserve relics of our past that have been excavated in and around the Principality of Monaco. The area around the Cote d’Azur is rich in prehistoric artifacts, many of which can be found in this fascinating museum. Children are welcome, there are lots of exhibits and activities specifically for them.

Part of the museum and gardens is a network of giant caves that you can tour. It gets chilly down there, so bring a jacket and wear jeans. Guaranteed to be memorable for kids.

Note: Strollers are not authorized in the garden; you can park them at the entrance. Dogs (regardless of their size) are not authorized in the Exotic Garden. There is a free kennel at the entrance.

Rainier III Nautical Stadium

Cette piscine olympique surplombant la mer au milieu du Port Hercule est un autre endroit idéal pour des activités familiales amusantes à Monaco. Elle est équipée de plongeoirs et de toboggans aquatiques.

During winter, from December to the beginning of March, this pool turns into an ice skating rink with music. From November to January, this area also hosts the Marché de Noël.

Princess Antoinette Kids Park

For a place where children can play and adults can relax, go to Princess Antoinette Park. It is also one of the favorite places of the locals to have picnics with friends or family. It is foremost a garden for kids, as there are many play areas with swings, slides, roundabouts, and many others. An olive grove is in the center of the park.

Toddlers can play with sheep, goats, ducks, chickens, and rabbits in the mini-farm. No need to worry about the cleanliness of the place as caretakers make sure that the place is well-kept.

For sporty teens, there are places to play ball games, table tennis, badminton, and volleyball in the multi-purpose sports grounds. For teens, skateboarders have a separate place to have fun, too. There is also a mini-golf area with 18 holes for kids and adults alike.

Le dernier ajout à ce charmant endroit est le « Zen Place », où vous pourrez passer un moment calme et paisible au milieu du parc pendant que vos enfants jouent à proximité.

Princess Grace Library

On a small street near the Prince’s Palace is the small but charming Princess Grace Irish Library — a perfect place for book lovers and young learners. The library has is a huge collection of books from Ireland, a personal collection of Princess Grace who has an Irish descent. The library, is of course, in honor of her.

Il propose des livres pour les jeunes lecteurs dès l'âge de deux ans, où les parents et les adultes qui les accompagnent peuvent leur faire la lecture. Pour les amateurs de littérature irlandaise et anglaise, c'est l'endroit le plus approprié pour voir la collection d'œuvres rares d'Oscar Wilde, Iris Murdoch, William Trevor, etc., avec un coin consacré à Samuel Beckett.

Water Activities

There are many options for water activities, including snorkeling, swimming, scuba diving, boating, etc. You can charter a boat and go snorkeling off the coast of Monaco. Alternatively, you can go enjoy the beach in Larvotto, which has nets to keep your kids from getting stung by a jellyfish.

Tips for Traveling with Kids in the French Riviera

• Try not to let them be loud and disturb the people around you, as the French are very strict with their children frown upon kids being loud.
• We advise you not to take kids to attractions with exotic animals in captivity, such as Marineland, as it has been shown to teach them the wrong lessons.
• Préparez-vous à l'avance aux crises de colère. Prenez le temps de vous blottir contre lui pendant le voyage, apportez sa peluche préférée et préparez-vous à faire des activités comme jouer à un jeu, chanter des chansons idiotes, raconter des histoires, etc.
• Jet-lag is a big problem for almost all travelers. Stick to the local sleeping routine as strictly as possible. Short nap time during the day may help.
• Kids may feel homesick. It is better for them to maintain some communication with their friends at home. You can also help them deal with it by some fun activities like keeping a journal or drawing of your vacation or writing postcards.