Picture this: You arrive in Monaco, the sun already warming the sea breeze, and within minutes you’re not checking into a hotel—you’re checking out of reality. Welcome to La Plage & More, where the Riviera’s legendary lifestyle is bottled into one perfect, beach-glazed day. No need to pack for a week. Just show up.
Morning: Saltwater, Sunbeds & Serotonin
The day begins with a slow glide into serenity. Four shimmering outdoor saltwater pools, an indoor freshwater pool that opens onto a pine grove, and a private beach that feels like a secret cove… this is not just a swim—it’s a sun-soaked rebirth. Whether you’re drifting in the calm, floating to the rhythm of the waves, or power-paddling at sunrise, the sea isn’t just scenery—it’s your co-conspirator in relaxation.
Just offshore, Monaco’s Larvotto Marine Reserve—the world’s first protected urban coastal area—teems with silent, natural wonder. Grouper glide past swaying seagrass, and if you’re lucky, a curious baby octopus might grace your afternoon snorkel.
For Grown-Ups, a Spa. For Kids, a Treehouse Adventure
When the grown-ups need a massage (botanical oils and pine-scented breeze included), kids embark on their own summertime odyssey. The Kids Club is less babysitting, more fairy tale: garden play, art workshops, scientist meetups, and Saturday nights lit by stars and giggles. Parents, meanwhile, get an uninterrupted dinner. Everyone wins.
Lunchtime: Muse Monte-Carlo Beckons
By now, the sun is high—and your appetite has arrived fashionably late. Walk a few steps under the pines to Muse Monte-Carlo, a restaurant so stylishly relaxed it feels like the Côte d’Azur in a single bite.
The vibe? Dappled light on your plate. Sea-green cushions and sun-warmed woods that whisper, “Take your time.”
Start with marinated watermelon dotted with Japanese pearls, move on to a bold rocket and raw artichoke salad—or forget restraint altogether and order the XXL double bacon cheeseburger that has become local legend.
And don’t rush dessert. A millefeuille that shatters with every bite or a chocolate mousse that melts your afternoon away is meant to be savoured slowly, preferably during golden hour.
Evening: Illusions & Aperitifs Under the Pines
As daylight dips, Muse transforms. The terrace glows, conversation softens, and the soundtrack—curated by Bon Entendeur—blends retro soul and Riviera cool like perfume on sea spray.
Then comes the magic. Literally. Every Friday and Saturday evening, a master illusionist arrives—not with rabbits and hats, but with whispered names, vanished cards, and mystery woven between courses. Your dinner becomes a stage, your tablemates, an audience. And every laugh, every gasp, becomes part of the performance. The pine grove glows in the golden hour, and flavours deepen. Fried octopus, lobster tail, and beef tataki become signatures of the evening, each plate anchoring a moment. The tempo
changes; the mood intensifies. Every bite becomes a statement.
Back at La Plage, the Night Doesn’t Hurry Either
As the stars come out, you might return to the pine-shaded spa for one last moment of quiet—or sip something bright and citrusy at Alang Bar, bare feet in the sand, no shoes, no rules.
You came for one day. But it feels like you’ve lived an entire summer.
Need to Know
La Plage & More
Le Méridien Beach Plaza
Open daily from 10AM to 7PM (until September 30)
€75 (June/Sept), €85 (July/Aug)
+33 (0)6 80 86 00 37
Instagram: @laplageandmore
Muse Monte-Carlo
All-day dining from 12PM to 1AM
Live Illusionist Shows: Fridays & Saturdays, 7PM–late
*33 6 40 61 38 89
muse.montecarlo@lemeridien.com
Instagram: @musemontecarlo
Whether it’s your first visit or your fiftieth, La Plage & More and Muse Monte-Carlo aren’t just places—they’re a state of mind. One that feels like summer, tastes like the sea, and sounds like a dream you don’t want to wake up from.
