The city-state of Monaco, technically an independent principality surrounded entirely by French territory, makes another lovely day trip from Nice. It's the most densely-populated country in the world, the richest, at least as measured by per capita GDP, and also has the lowest unemployment rate -- a functional 0%, with thousands commuting in from France every day for work. Monaco is so much more dense and developed than the other cities along the Riviera, it's worth seeing if only for the comparison.
Monaco is probably most famous for being the home of Monte Carlo, which is actually a neighborhood within the city -- a neighborhood that basically consists of the world's most well-known casino, plus shops and hotels catering to the casino's unfathomably wealthy clients.
Looking through the fountains and parks towards the Casino Monte Carlo.
I suspect only tourists ever "use" this entrance; the place is mobbed with people with cameras, and I can't imagine those about to gamble thousands (millions?) of dollars really want to navigate that.
The flag of Monaco.
Amazing sailboats in Monaco's famous port.
Looking out over the port with the main part of the city in the background.
Even the train station is modern, clean, and sleek.
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