Monaco has long been a fantasy backdrop for stories about glamour, speed and Riviera sunshine. With the final season of Emily in Paris adding Monaco to its filming map, many viewers are now looking south from the Seine to the cliffs above the Mediterranean, wondering how to turn those glossy scenes into a real-life trip. This guide brings together filming associations, classic Monaco attractions and up-to-date travel costs so Emily in Paris fans and first-time visitors can plan a screen-inspired escape that still feels grounded in the real world.
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Why Monaco Is the Perfect Spin-Off Destination for Emily in Paris Fans
Emily in Paris is filmed mainly in the French capital, but production for the sixth and final season expanded to Monaco and Greece, bringing the Netflix heroine into the world of the Côte d’Azur. Reports in 2026 from entertainment outlets and fan sightings in Monaco describe scenes shot around the harbor and following the Monaco Grand Prix period, tying the show directly to the principality’s most photogenic locations. Even though the series title still says Paris, the visual language shifts to pastel facades, superyachts and hairpin roads above the sea.
For fans, this matters because Monaco is far smaller and easier to explore than Paris, yet it contains a dense concentration of the Riviera elements that appear across the show: rooftop terraces, designer shopping, five-star hotels and the constant presence of the sea. Much of what reads on screen as generic "South of France" glamour is, in reality, drawn from the stretch of coast that runs from Nice through Monaco to the Italian border. A day or two in the principality lets you step into that world without needing a full resort holiday.
Monaco also suits first-time visitors who may be anxious about language or logistics. English is widely spoken in hotels, restaurants and attractions, and the principality is physically compact, with elevators and escalators linking steep streets. Many travelers combine Monaco with a base in nearby Nice, Cannes or Villefranche-sur-Mer, echoing Emily’s own journey to the Riviera by train in earlier seasons, when she stayed at the Grand-Hôtel du Cap-Ferrat between Nice and Monaco. That mix of coastal town base and day trips works just as well for real visitors.
Finally, Monaco’s tourism authorities actively promote cultural events, exhibitions and gardens alongside the famous casino and races. That means an Emily in Paris-inspired trip does not need to revolve only around nightlife or luxury boutiques. It can just as easily include museum visits, sea views from quiet park benches and a plate of socca or salade niçoise in the old town, keeping the budget and the pace closer to Emily’s own mix of aspirational and surprisingly down to earth.
Screen Connections: Where Emily’s Monaco May Feel Familiar
Although streaming platforms have not released a full list of Monaco filming locations for Emily in Paris, production reports and local coverage point to several likely backdrops. The harbor and the Port Hercules area are almost unavoidable for camera crews, with their rows of superyachts and views up to the Prince’s Palace. Scenes featuring terraces above the water could plausibly use viewpoints near the Rock of Monaco or the viewpoints around La Condamine, where pastel apartment blocks overlook the port and the race circuit.
Monaco’s association with the Grand Prix also helps explain why filming reportedly took place after the Formula One period. Once the temporary grandstands and barriers begin to come down, the circuit streets are still recognizable, yet production crews can move more freely. Viewers might spot curves of the famous track re-used as stylish streets Emily walks along in heels, especially near the harbor and the climb toward the Casino. For travelers, walking sections of the circuit outside race weekends is free and takes less than an hour, offering an easy way to inhabit the show’s sense of movement and spectacle.
Avenue Princesse Grace, one of Monaco’s best-known waterfront addresses, also bridges fiction and reality. It is home to high-end residences such as the Emilie Palace and cultural sites like Villa Sauber, one of the two locations of the New National Museum of Monaco. Even if Emily’s apartment in Monaco is fictional, the idea of glass-fronted balconies opening over Larvotto Beach is firmly grounded in the architecture along this avenue. A stroll here lets fans compare their mental image of the show with real seafront life, from morning joggers to families heading to the newly redeveloped public beach.
More generally, Monaco fits a pattern established earlier in Emily in Paris, where storylines briefly head to the Riviera around Saint-Tropez and Cap-Ferrat before returning to the city. Those episodes often feature day trips by train or car to places that are very close to Monaco in real life, such as Villefranche-sur-Mer and the Cap-Ferrat peninsula. Fans retracing Emily’s on-screen journey can realistically add Monaco to a similar route without blowing their budget or their timetable.
Getting There: Trains, Buses and Helicopters from Paris and Nice
For most Emily in Paris viewers visiting from abroad, the trip to Monaco starts in Paris. Trains from Paris to Monaco-Monte-Carlo, usually with a change in Nice or Marseille, cover roughly 990 kilometers. According to current timetables on national rail booking platforms, around 10 trains a day connect Paris and Monaco, with the fastest journeys taking approximately 6 and a half hours. Advance promotional fares on slower services can start around 25 euros one way in second class, while last-minute tickets on peak services often cost significantly more, sometimes upwards of 70 to 100 euros.
However, many travelers choose to fly from Paris to Nice and then continue by local transport. Once in Nice, regional TER trains run frequently to Monaco-Monte-Carlo. A recent fare guide for the coastal line between Nice and Ventimiglia, valid through late 2025, lists a typical one-way price from Nice-Ville to Monaco of about 6 euros for a standard adult ticket, with a journey time of roughly 25 minutes and trains every 15 minutes or so during the day. This matches practical advice shared by recent visitors and local commuters, who describe the TER as the cheapest and most straightforward option between the two cities.
Travelers who prefer buses can use regional services operated under the Lignes d’Azur and Zou networks. The coastal bus that replaced earlier routes 607 and 608 runs between Nice and Menton via Villefranche, Beaulieu, Eze-sur-Mer, Cap-d’Ail and Monaco, typically taking close to an hour for the Nice to Monaco section. It is slower than the train but offers sea views from clifftop roads and serves neighborhoods not directly on the rail line. Current fare guides for regional buses in Alpes-Maritimes show day passes and multi-day tickets that cover both Monaco and the surrounding area, useful for fans planning several excursions.
At the most luxurious end of the spectrum, helicopter shuttles connect Nice Côte d’Azur Airport to Monaco’s heliport in around six minutes. Official information from Monaco transport authorities describes this route as a regular airborne link, primarily used by business travelers and high-spending visitors. One-way fares often start in the low hundreds of euros, placing it firmly in aspirational territory for most Emily in Paris fans. Even if you skip the helicopter, watching the take-offs and landings from the nearby seawall can offer a dose of Riviera fantasy at no cost.
Key Districts and Classic Sights: From the Casino to the Rock
Monaco is roughly the size of New York’s Central Park, which means first-time visitors can cover most of its highlights on a single, well-planned day. The Monte-Carlo district around the Casino Square forms the most recognizable set piece. Here, the Belle Époque Casino de Monte-Carlo and the ornate façade of the Café de Paris frame a square filled with luxury cars, manicured flowerbeds and designer boutiques. Visitors often sit at the terrace of the café for a coffee or soft drink, which can cost around 7 to 10 euros, simply to people-watch and photograph the endless parade of supercars pulling up to the casino entrance.
Just beyond the casino, landscaped terraces and footpaths descend toward the sea, offering viewpoints that are likely to feature in any screen production looking for Riviera panoramas. The Japanese Garden, a compact but beautifully maintained park near the Grimaldi Forum, provides a quieter counterpoint with ponds, bridges and shaded benches. Admission is free, making it an easy stop for travelers wanting a break from the marble lobbies and shopfronts while still enjoying carefully composed vistas suitable for Instagram and fan photography.
On the opposite side of the harbor, the old town of Monaco-Ville sits atop the Rock. Narrow streets lined with pastel buildings lead to the Prince’s Palace, the Oceanographic Museum and the white stone Cathedral of Monaco, which houses the tombs of Princes and Princesses including Grace Kelly. Official visitor maps from the Monaco tourism board list these as core attractions, and recent visitor accounts suggest that a leisurely circuit of the old town, including time inside one or two paid attractions and a café stop, comfortably fits into two or three hours.
Below the Rock, the La Condamine district wraps around the harbor with a mix of market halls, residential streets and quayside promenades. This area feels more everyday than Monte-Carlo, with grocery stores, small bakeries and apartment blocks standing alongside yacht brokers and race infrastructure. For travelers who enjoy seeing the contrast between screen-ready glamour and normal life, La Condamine provides a setting closer to the Parisian side streets that Emily often wanders through between client meetings.
Screen-Inspired Stops and Museums with Cinematic Appeal
While Emily in Paris has not yet turned specific Monaco cafés or staircases into pilgrimage sites on the scale of the Place de l’Estrapade in Paris, fans can still build an itinerary of locations that echo the show’s visual style. The terraces around the Casino and the Hotel de Paris naturally lend themselves to fashion-forward photos. Visitors frequently spot sports cars and vintage models circling the square, and some choose to dress up for an early evening stroll to channel Emily’s love of bold outfits and impromptu photo shoots.
Moving along Avenue Princesse Grace to Larvotto Beach, the blend of high-rise residences such as Emilie Palace and public beach facilities creates a backdrop that could easily host a scene of Emily attending a rooftop event or a seaside advertising shoot. The beach itself, redeveloped in recent years, features neat rows of loungers, beach clubs and a wide promenade where joggers, families and office workers on lunch breaks share the same strip of sun. Even a simple gelato here, likely in the 4 to 5 euro range, carries the feeling of stepping into the sun-drenched interludes the show uses between plot-heavy scenes.
For visitors interested in culture beyond the surface glamour, Monaco’s museums add depth to a screen-inspired trip. Villa Sauber, on Avenue Princesse Grace, is one of the two sites of the New National Museum of Monaco. Current visitor information lists a standard adult ticket at about 6 euros, with reduced rates for groups. Exhibitions often focus on contemporary art, design and photography, and the villa itself, set in a small garden, feels worlds away from the casino crowds despite being only a short walk away.
A short bus or elevator ride up from the seafront brings you to the Exotic Garden and nearby attractions. The official website for the Jardin Exotique details combined tickets for the garden, its cave and the botanical center, with adult prices starting just under ten euros and reduced prices for children and students. Perched high above the city, the garden’s cactus terraces and viewpoints deliver sweeping views over Monaco, the Italian coast and the Mediterranean, an ideal finishing shot for anyone trying to recreate Emily’s habit of reflecting on life from a scenic overlook.
Budgets and On-the-Ground Costs: What Emily Never Shows You
Monaco’s reputation as a playground for the wealthy is well deserved, but a closer look at prices shows that careful planning can keep a short visit within reach of many Emily in Paris fans. Transport from Nice is comparatively affordable: a return TER train ticket might be around 12 euros at current fares, while a regional bus day pass used on services through Monaco and the surrounding coastal towns can cost in the range of 10 to 20 euros depending on the product chosen. That means getting into and out of the principality is rarely the biggest expense.
Once in Monaco, food costs vary widely. A takeaway sandwich or slice of pizza from a bakery near the La Condamine market can be found for roughly 6 to 10 euros, with coffee around 2 to 3 euros at more ordinary cafés. Sit-down meals with a harbor view or around Casino Square quickly climb higher, with main courses at mid-range brasseries often in the 25 to 35 euro bracket and simple cocktails starting around 15 euros. Splurge restaurants at luxury hotels, which are more in line with Emily’s on-screen lifestyle, can easily exceed 100 euros per person once wine and dessert are included.
Accommodation represents the key difference between a day trip budget and an overnight Monaco fantasy. Hotel prices fluctuate based on events, with the Formula One and major yacht shows pushing rates to several times their usual level. Outside those peaks, three-star hotels or simpler properties in Monaco might start in the low hundreds of euros per night for a small room, while many visitors stay in Nice, where mid-range hotels can be significantly cheaper and offer more variety. This mirrors advice often shared in travel forums, where even motorsport fans attending the Grand Prix often choose a Nice base and commute by train.
Attractions themselves are rarely the most expensive line on the budget. Entry to key sites such as the Prince’s Palace or the Oceanographic Museum tends to fall in the range of 10 to 20 euros for adults, with discounts for children, students or combined tickets. Public spaces, from Larvotto Beach to the Japanese Garden and the harborfront promenades, are free. As a result, a realistic day in Monaco for a fan based in Nice might include 12 to 20 euros for transport, 20 to 40 euros for simple meals and snacks, and 20 to 30 euros for museum and garden tickets, before any shopping or special splurges.
Timing Your Visit: Seasons, Events and Emily-Style Atmosphere
When to visit Monaco depends largely on whether you want to experience the crowded energy often shown on screen or prefer a calmer backdrop for photos and wandering. The Monaco Grand Prix, usually held in late May, transforms the principality into a multi-day festival of motorsport, parties and corporate hospitality. During this period, hotel prices soar, grandstands occupy much of the harborfront and pedestrian routes are redirected around race infrastructure. For some fans, especially those who enjoy Formula One, this is part of the appeal. For others, it makes sightseeing more difficult and significantly more expensive.
The weeks immediately before and after the Grand Prix can still feel busy, as crews build and dismantle barriers and seating. However, visiting in early June or late September often strikes a balance between warm weather, plenty of daylight and more manageable crowds. Autumn and early spring bring milder temperatures and fewer visitors, with the possibility of rain but also clearer light for photography. Winter is generally quiet outside Christmas and New Year events, and while the sea is too cold for comfortable swimming for most people, clear sunny days are common.
Screen tourism trends suggest that interest in Monaco may spike around the release of the final season of Emily in Paris, especially if marketing materials highlight Riviera locations. Monaco’s own tourism figures for recent years, published by local authorities, show a general rise in visitor numbers after global travel resumed, so it is reasonable to expect hot spots like the Casino Square and Larvotto promenade to be busy in peak months. Booking accommodation in Nice or Monaco several months ahead for high summer or event weeks is advisable if you want specific room types or sea views.
Fans hoping to catch a glimpse of filming or related events should keep expectations in check. Principal photography for the Monaco scenes wrapped in 2026, and new large-scale shoots are not currently announced. However, the locations themselves remain, and certain events, such as fashion shows at the Grimaldi Forum or car launches on Casino Square, can echo the show’s atmosphere. Checking local event calendars for exhibitions at the New National Museum or temporary installations along the seafront can help you align your visit with experiences that feel in tune with Emily’s glossy, creative world.
Practical Tips for First-Time Visitors Inspired by the Screen
Monaco’s compact size can be deceptive. Many streets rise steeply from the harbor, and what looks like a short distance on a map may involve multiple levels of elevation. The principality addresses this with a network of public elevators and escalators that connect the lower port, Monte-Carlo hill, the Rock and the residential districts. Tourist maps available from the official visitor centers mark these vertical links, and using them wisely can turn what would be a strenuous uphill climb into a quick, free ride, leaving you fresher for sightseeing and photos.
Dress codes are more flexible than many first-time visitors expect, but certain venues maintain standards, particularly in the casino and higher-end bars. The main gaming rooms of the Casino de Monte-Carlo typically require smart attire after late afternoon, meaning no shorts, flip-flops or sportswear. During the day, casual but neat clothing is fine almost everywhere. Fans who want to emulate Emily’s bold fashion choices can certainly do so, but comfortable shoes remain essential for cobbled streets and long days on foot, especially in the old town and around the Exotic Garden.
In terms of safety and etiquette, Monaco feels orderly and secure, with a visible police presence and extensive CCTV coverage. That said, normal precautions around pickpocketing still apply in crowded areas, particularly at train stations and on busy buses to and from Nice. Tipping practices follow a similar pattern to neighboring France. Service is often included in restaurant bills, but leaving a small additional amount, for example rounding up the bill or adding a few euros for good service, is appreciated but not compulsory.
Finally, remember that many of the people you see in Monaco are residents or workers rather than tourists or influencers. When taking photos, especially near apartment entrances, schools or office buildings, be mindful of privacy and avoid blocking narrow pavements or doorways. If you set up a mini photo shoot in a scenic alley or on a viewpoint terrace, keep it brief so others can enjoy the space. That way, you can live out a little of Emily’s cinematic life while still fitting smoothly into the real community that makes Monaco more than just a backdrop.
Conclusion: Turning Screen Dreams into a Real Riviera Day
Monaco’s arrival in Emily in Paris brings together two powerful forces: the global visibility of a hit streaming series and the enduring mystique of a tiny, glamorous state perched between sea and mountains. For fans, this is an invitation to widen their French itinerary beyond Paris, adding a day or two on the Riviera that feels both cinematic and tangible. The key is to balance fantasy with practical planning, understanding that the same streets that host supercars and red carpets also support grocery runs, school commutes and everyday routines.
By grounding your trip in real-world details, from the cost of a TER ticket from Nice to the price of admission at the Exotic Garden or Villa Sauber, you can build an experience that respects your budget without sacrificing the magic that drew you to the show. Stroll Casino Square at golden hour, wander the old town above the harbor, watch the lights come on along Avenue Princesse Grace and then ride the evening train back to Nice, replaying the day in your mind like a favorite episode.
Whether you visit once as part of a broader tour of France or return to the Riviera over several years, Monaco rewards curiosity beyond the initial postcard images. For Emily in Paris viewers and first-time visitors alike, it offers a rare chance to step directly into a world that television has already framed in your imagination and to discover, in the details, how much richer and more complex real places are than any script can show.