Where Monaco meets the sea

The Larvotto district, bordered by Avenue Princesse Grace, is one of the Principality's most beautiful gateways to the Mediterranean. Here, the sea sets the pace. Larvotto beach, which is mainly public and accessible all year round, is the heart of Monaco's seaside resort. Protected from the surf and extended by a contemporary promenade, it offers a setting just as pleasant for swimming as it is for strolling, reading facing the horizon or taking a sunny break at the water's edge.

Recently redesigned, Larvotto combines comfort, elegance and ease of use. The Larvotto promenade is a natural way to look out over the sea and enjoy a calmer, brighter, more open Monaco. At any time of day, the district reveals the rare combination of urban vitality and seaside charm that makes it so special.

A stroll through relaxation, flavours and shopping

As the day progresses, Larvotto becomes a veritable art of living. Under the palm trees and in the shade of the promenade, visitors alternate between swimming, taking a break on a terrace and enjoying a gourmet break overlooking the Grande Bleue. The area boasts private beaches, restaurants with their feet in the sand, seafront cafés and shopping addresses that naturally extend the seaside experience.

Larvotto's appeal lies in this very diversity: people come here to relax, enjoy lunch with a view, extend the evening in an elegant atmosphere or discover a selection of seaside boutiques. This lifestyle dimension, very much in evidence in Visit Monaco content, gives the district a complete personality: seaside, refined and resolutely contemporary.

A district of culture, serenity and lifestyle

Larvotto is more than just its beach. Just a stone's throw away, the Grimaldi Forum Monaco underlines the district's cultural vocation. This emblematic venue, facing the Mediterranean, hosts exhibitions, shows and major events throughout the year. Its glass and steel architecture is an integral part of the area's contemporary identity.

In the same area, the Villa Sauber, site of the New National Museum of Monaco, is a reminder of the area's heritage. One of the last Belle Époque villas in the Principality, it creates a subtle dialogue between memory, architecture and contemporary creation.

Another precious breath of fresh air: the Japanese Garden. With its pond, footbridges, lanterns and carefully planted vegetation, this is a haven of calm in the heart of the city. Here, Larvotto answers the question often asked by visitors: what to do, what to see, where to go? The answer is simple: slow down, contemplate and let yourself be carried away.

Larvotto, a natural gateway to Mareterra

Today, the Larvotto district forms a natural link with Mareterra Monaco's new seafront, designed as a link between nature, innovation and elegance. This proximity further enhances the promenade dimension of the district and enriches the experience for visitors, who can move from a lively shoreline to more contemplative landscaped areas in a matter of minutes.

This relationship with Mareterra projects Larvotto into a resolutely forward-looking Monaco. It gives the district a new depth: that of a living place, anchored in its coastline, but also connected to a demanding urban vision in which the sea, architecture and landscape are in constant dialogue.