The neighbourhood where Monaco meets the sea

Bordered by Avenue Princesse Grace, the Larvotto neighbourhood offers one of the Principality’s most beautiful views of the Mediterranean. Here, the sea sets the pace. Larvotto Beach, which is largely public and accessible all year round, stands as the heart of Monaco’s seaside life. Sheltered from the surf and extended by a contemporary promenade, it offers a setting that is just as pleasant for swimming as it is for a leisurely stroll, reading whilst gazing out at the horizon, or enjoying a sunny break by the water’s edge.

Recently redesigned, the Larvotto combines comfort, elegance and ease of use. The Larvotto promenade naturally draws the eye towards the sea and invites visitors to enjoy a more tranquil, brighter and more open side of Monaco. At any time of day, the neighbourhood reveals that rare blend of urban vitality and seaside charm that makes it so unique.

A stroll combining relaxation, culinary delights and shopping

Throughout the day, the Larvotto embodies a true art of living. Beneath the palm trees and in the shade of the promenade, visitors alternate between swimming, relaxing on a terrace and indulging in culinary delights whilst gazing out at the Mediterranean. The neighbourhood brings together private beaches, restaurants with your feet in the sand, seafront cafés and shopping spots that naturally extend the seaside experience.

It is precisely this diversity that makes Larvotto so appealing: people come here to relax, enjoy lunch with a view, extend their evening in an elegant atmosphere or explore a selection of seaside boutiques. This lifestyle dimension, which features prominently in Visit Monaco’s content, gives the neighbourhood a well-rounded character: seaside, refined and resolutely contemporary.

A neighbourhood blending culture, serenity and the art of living

The Larvotto is about more than just its beach. Just a short walk away, the Grimaldi Forum Monaco underlines the neighbourhood’s cultural character. This iconic venue, overlooking the Mediterranean, hosts exhibitions, performances and major events throughout the year. Its glass-and-steel architecture plays a key role in the area’s contemporary identity.

Within the same area, the Villa Sauber, home to the Nouveau Musée National de Monaco, serves as a reminder of the neighbourhood’s heritage. As one of the Principality’s last remaining Belle Époque villas, it creates a subtle dialogue between history, architecture and contemporary art.

Another precious oasis: the Japanese Garden. With its pond, footbridges, lanterns and carefully arranged vegetation, this spot offers a peaceful retreat in the heart of the city. Here, the Larvotto answers the question visitors often ask themselves: what to do, what to see, where to go? The answer is simple: slow down, contemplate and let yourself be carried away.

The Larvotto: a natural gateway to Mareterra

Today, the Larvotto neighbourhood forms a natural extension of Mareterra , Monaco’s new seafront designed as a bridge between nature, innovation and elegance. This proximity further enhances the neighbourhood’s appeal as a place for strolling and enriches the visitor experience, allowing people to move from a bustling waterfront to more contemplative landscaped spaces in a matter of minutes.

This connection with Mareterra positions Larvotto within a Monaco that is resolutely forward-looking. The neighbourhood gains a new depth: that of a vibrant place, rooted in its coastline, yet also connected to a sophisticated urban vision where the sea, architecture and landscape are in constant dialogue.