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Monaco, Monaco
Monaco is tiny — just two square kilometers — but every step is loaded with spectacle. The Rock of Monaco, the old town, perches on a dramatic headland with the Prince's Palace, the Oceanographic Museum (founded by Jacques Cousteau), and narrow medieval lanes. Below, the Monte Carlo district is defined by the legendary Casino, designed by the same architect who built the Paris Opera, and the Hotel de Paris. The Port Hercules marina is filled with superyachts, and the Formula 1 Grand Prix circuit — which you can walk in its entirety — runs through the streets including the famous hairpin at the Fairmont Hotel. The Japanese Garden and Larvotto Beach add green space and waterfront relaxation. Despite its reputation for exclusivity, much of Monaco can be enjoyed for free on foot, and the public elevators connecting the steep terrain make walking easier than you might expect.
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Monaco is built on steep cliffs — use the free public elevators and escalators that connect different levels of the city to save your legs.
May through September for Mediterranean warmth, with the Grand Prix weekend in late May as the most exciting (and crowded) time to walk the circuit streets.