The Prince’s Palace in Monaco is a private residence, but the State Apartments are open to visitors for part of the year.
The Palace has a long history and has been extended and renovated several times over the centuries. Its origins date back to the early thirteenth century – 1215 to be exact. Following a succession of transformations, the ancient Genoese fortress became one of the most luxurious residences of the seventeenth century, in a style extremely characteristic of the Louis XIV era.
Prince Honoré II assembled substantial collections of
artworks here, which unfortunately disappeared during the French Revolution,
when the Palace was looted and used as a hospital for troops from the Italian
Army.
Today, it is possible to admire the splendours of the Palace, including: the Palace Chapel, dedicated to St. John the Baptist, the Hercule Gallery, the Mirror Gallery, the Red Room, the York Room, the Yellow Room or Louis XV Bedroom, and the Throne Room, as well as numerous frescoes, tapestries, and items of furniture.
The State Apartments are currently closed to
visitors. They will reopen from 2 April to 15 October 2019. * The
State Apartments are not accessible by wheelchair, since they are accessed via
staircases.
OPENING HOURS:
Open from Tuesday April 2nd to Tuesday October 15th 2019, 10 am to 6 pm (last entry at 5.30 pm); 1 July to 31 August: 10 am to 7 pm (last entry 6.30 pm)
Closed : Formula 1 Grand Prix weekend (25 & 26 May 2019) , and Saturday June 1st 2019.
On Friday July 27th 2019, Palace closed at 4pm.
ADMISSION:
Adults: €8
Children (aged 6–16), Students: €4
Groups and Agencies: contact us for rates
For more information about admission fees and combined ticket options
(Prince’s Palace, Car Collection) : Admission
© Grands Appartements : Gaëtan Luci/Palais Princier