Most people who fly to Monaco arrive by air at the Nice-Cote d'Azur International Airport in Nice, France, about 25 miles away from Monaco. There is regular bus service from the airport to the principality.

It is also possible to take a French SNCF train into Monaco. The trip is highly recommended; the line runs along the coast, and passengers can enjoy spectacular views of the mountains and the Mediterranean as they travel.

Those who enter Monaco from France are not required to go through any customs checks at the border. However, it should be noted that telephone calls from Monaco to France are considered international calls, even though one is just calling someone across the street. Monegasque stamps are valid only on letters sent within Monaco. For international letters, it is necessary to use French stamps

The relatively small principality is divided into five districts:

Monaco-Ville

This is the fortified Old Town on Le Rocher ("the Rock") and it contains the Prince's Palace, city walls, gardens, the Cathedral, the Oceanographic Museum and Aquarium. It is connected to the port area by La Condamine, a brick 16th-century pedestrian ramp. Some parts of the principality are also connected by free public lifts, some of which operate 24 hours a day.

La Condamine

This is the area around the harbor, which is also known as Port Hercule. The port is home to the Yacht Club de Monaco, where a number of high-end yachts are berthed, and is also a port of call for cruise ships.

Monte-Carlo

This is home to the renowned casino, luxury hotels and the Monte-Carlo Sporting Club, the Japanese Gardens and the Boulingrins Gardens.

Fontvieille

In a small country, land is precious. This area includes 22 hectares reclaimed from the sea for that will be used for commercial, tourist and sports facilities built around a harbor. It will also contain an industrial area for high technology, non-polluting industries.

Moneghetti

This area of steep slopes contains the Jardin Exotique (Exotic Garden), the Museum of Prehistoric Anthropology, and the Grottes de l'Observatoire, caves with fantastic stalagmite and stalactite formations. Nearby is the the French village of Cap d'Ail.