St. Charles Church: A Serene Sanctuary in Monaco

Getting There

• Car

  If you are driving from Cap d'Ail Beach, take the Avenue du Général de Gaulle and head towards the D6098 road. Continue straight until you reach the roundabout. Take the first exit onto Avenue de la Victory, which will lead you towards Monaco. As you approach Monaco, you will see signs for Avenue Saint-Charles. Turn left onto Avenue Saint-Charles, and you will find St. Charles Church at 8 Avenue Saint-Charles, Monaco. There is underground parking available to the right of the church, which may incur a fee depending on the duration of your stay.

• Public Transportation

  From Cap d'Ail Beach, you can take bus line 100 towards Monaco. Board the bus at the nearest bus stop, which should be located along the beach. The bus will take you through several stops, and you should alight at the stop named 'Monaco - Place d'Armes'. From there, it's about a 10-minute walk to St. Charles Church. Head northeast on Avenue de la Victoire, then turn left onto Avenue Saint-Charles. You will see the church on your right at 8 Avenue Saint-Charles. The bus fare is relatively inexpensive, typically costing around €1.50.

• Walking

  If you're feeling adventurous and the weather is nice, you can walk from Cap d'Ail Beach to St. Charles Church. Start at the beach promenade and follow the coastal path towards Monaco. This scenic route will take you approximately 30-40 minutes. Once you reach Monaco, continue on Avenue de la Victoire and then turn left onto Avenue Saint-Charles. The church will be at 8 Avenue Saint-Charles. This option is free but requires good walking shoes and stamina!