Les Révoires
7.9Friend Score / 10$$
Known forjardin exotiqueexotic gardenmonaco highest pointchemin des revoires
Les Révoires is the steep hillside district holding Monaco's highest point — and, crucially, the Jardin Exotique, which reopened 30 March 2026 after six years of renovation works. A friend would send you up for the best free-ish views in the principality and the reborn cliffside cactus garden. Bring legs or take bus 2; it's all uphill.
Key facts
| Hours | Hours not verified |
|---|---|
| Price | $$ |
| Phone | — |
| Website | — |
| Nearest transit | CAM bus line 2 (Jardin Exotique terminus); steep 20-minute climb from the train station otherwise |
| Time needed | 2-3 hours including the Jardin Exotique and cave |
| Best time to go | Morning for clear light over the harbour; the garden opens at 9am daily |
| Last verified | July 12, 2026 |
Friend Score
7.9/10- Value8.0
- iconic6.0
- Freshness9.1
- Crowd level8.0
- Authenticity7.5
- Accessibility6.5
Frequently asked questions
- What's special about the Grotte de l'Observatoire?
- It's a prehistoric limestone cave inside the garden cliff, visited by guided tour down a few hundred steps, and it reopened with the garden in March 2026. Stalactites plus prehistoric-occupation history — rare to find inside a city.
- Is the Jardin Exotique open again?
- Yes, finally — it reopened 30 March 2026 after nearly six years closed for cliff-stabilisation and renovation works costing around 18.5 million euros. It's open daily 9am-6pm, closed only around the Grand Prix, 19 November, and Christmas Day.
- Are the views from Les Révoires really that good?
- Best in Monaco. The district climbs the cliff to the principality's highest point on the slopes of the Tête de Chien, and the garden's terraces hang right over the harbour and the Rock. Sunset from up here is the postcard.
- Is Monaco's highest point in Les Révoires?
- Yes — the Chemin des Révoires on the slopes of the Tête de Chien is the principality's highest ground at around 160 metres. It's a street, not a summit marker experience, but the whole district trades on that altitude.
- Is the Jardin Exotique suitable for people with mobility issues?
- Only partly. The renovation added a modern reception area, but the garden itself is built into a cliff with steep paths and steps, and the cave tour involves hundreds of stairs. Check accessible-route details with the garden before going.
- How do I get up to Les Révoires without hiking?
- Bus 2 runs from the city centre to the Jardin Exotique stop (2 euros on board, 1.50 in advance). Walking up from the station is a stiff 20-minute climb via stairways — fine going down, punishing going up in summer heat.
- What else is in Les Révoires besides the garden?
- Villa Paloma, one of the two homes of Monaco's National Museum (NMNM), sits on Boulevard du Jardin Exotique — contemporary art in a beautiful 1910s villa, 6 euros, free on Sundays. Otherwise it's quiet residential streets and views.
- How much does the Jardin Exotique cost?
- Garden entry is 12 euros for adults, or 18 euros for the combined garden, Observatory Cave, and botanical centre ticket. Under-4s and Monaco residents go free. The cave is worth the upgrade — it also reopened in March 2026.
Nearby in Ask Monaco
- Jardin Exotique de MonacoAttraction0.1 km · 1 min walk
- Musée d'Anthropologie Préhistorique de MonacoMuseum0.15 km · 2 min walk
- Nouveau Musée National de Monaco – Villa PalomaAttraction0.21 km · 3 min walk
- Exotic Garden (Jardin Exotique)Park0.21 km · 3 min walk
- New National Museum of Monaco — Villa PalomaMuseum0.29 km · 4 min walk
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