Descending towards the sea and the Grimaldi Foruman ultra-modern conference and events centre, you will discover the Villa Sauber (Monaco's new National Museum) and the Japanese Garden. Tel: +377 99 99 20 00 The Villa Sauber is one of the last Belle Epoque villas in Monaco. Now a museum, it hosts several exhibitions a year. The Japanese Garden, which is freely accessible, was designed by landscape architect Yasuo Beppu. A genuine work of art, it combines stone, water and vegetation in marvellous harmony. Tel: +377 98 98 91 26

From 2025, you'll be able to reach Larvotto beach via the new pedestrian zone of the new Mareterra district built on the sea. This gigantic project will include a number of luxury villas and buildings, shops and restaurants, as well as some 600 metres of cycle path and 19,000m2 of pedestrian zone, all by the sea. You will then arrive at the Larvotto esplanade, designed by Renzo Piano, which includes a variety of shops and restaurants open all year round. It's also an ideal place to stroll and relax, with several private beaches in addition to the public one, as well as a play area for younger guests. The new Larvotto complex also boasts a gym and beauty centre.

In the immediate vicinity, the Méridien Beach Plaza is the only hotel in the Principality to have its own private beach - exclusivity guaranteed! If your heart lies between the sea and the pool, the top-of-the-range seasonal hotel the Monte-Carlo Beachnestling in the middle of the pine forest, will meet all your expectations. The hotel has a heated Olympic-size seawater swimming pool, complete with a baby pool, and its famous private beach with tents and cabins. Its intimate and exclusive atmosphere will win you over. The more sporty guests can Enjoy the many water sports available from the hotel.

After a long day relaxing on the water, head for the Monte-Carlo Bay Hotel / Resortwhere you can dine at chef Marcel Ravin's Michelin-starred Blue Bay restaurant. To round off your evening in style, head to the Sporting Monte-Carlo and its Salle des Etoiles, where the finest events and open-air fireworks displays take place throughout the year. A stone's throw away, you can dance the night away at Jimmy'z, one of the Principality's must-visit venues, at the Twiga or the legendary Sass Café, where famous DJs perform all year round.

Benjamin Vergély