Monte Carlo
 

What is the cost to get into the Grand Casino, Is there a dress code? What is it like?<BR><BR>Thanks,<BR>Cindy

Hey Cindy<BR><BR>I was there about 2 months ago, recall that it costs (I think) 15 euros. You need your passport and to wear long skirt, cover shoulders etc, much like a church. It's VERY impressive, and a little scary watching people blow 1000s of euros on single numbers at roulette!

Thanks for the reply. Is it hard to get to? My dtr. is 16, will she be able to get in?<BR><BR>Thanks, <BR>Cindy

I too will be in Monaco during ealry July. It is my understanding that there are 2 casinos. The first is informal dress. The second, the one that you see in the movies is much more upscale and requires a woman to wear a dress and men a tie and jacket. Sorry I do not know about age requirements.

David,<BR><BR>I am on a Med. Cruise ship, and will be there for one day. Planning on going to Nice & Monaco and Casino, is one day enough for all of this.<BR><BR>Thanks,<BR>Cindy

Here is the exact info from a Fodor page...please note there are no dress requirements for women, eveningwear or a smart suit (even pants) are perfectly acceptable.<BR>(http://www.fodors.com/miniguides/mgresults.cfmdestination=cote_dazur@262&cur_sectio n=nig&pg=10)<BR>The bastion of Monte Carlo gambling is, of course, the CASINO DE MONTE-CARLO. The main gambling hall is the Salle Europ&eacute;ene (European Room), where for a EUR7.60 entry fee you can play roulette, trente et quarante, or blackjack. The slot machines stand apart in the Salle Blanche (White Room) and the Salon Rose (Pink Salon), where unclad nymphs float about on the ceiling smoking cigarillos. The Salles Priv&eacute;es (Private Rooms) are for high rollers; pay another EUR15 to play for a minimum stake of EUR76. Jacket and tie are required in the back rooms, which open at 3 PM. Bring your passport (under-21s not admitted). pl. du Casino, Monte Carlo, PHONE: 377/92-16-20-00, 3 PM-noon. <BR><BR>

Cindy,<BR>What Carolyn said is true. Your daughter will not be allowed in. In some of the areas of the Casino, you are allowed to wear shorts (e.g. to play the slot machines). Loads of fun. We had our kid with us. There are a number of cafes right outside, so our kid sat in the cafe eating an ice cream, while we had one child minder and three gamblers -- going round in shifts. (okay, we're not big gamblers -- we only spent about an hour doing this!).

Hey cindy<BR><BR>Just checked out the ticket price (I found my ticket last night), it's exactly 10 Euros to get in.<BR><BR>The gambling minimum and maximum stakes change throughout the day so it's a little difficult to quantify them.<BR><BR>I think Nice and Monaco in one day is optimistic, make it two days, or if not, concentrate on Monaco as it's spectacular...<BR><BR>Enjoy!