The iconic Petit Futé travel guide is celebrating its 50th anniversary with the release of its new Côte d’Azur–Monaco 2026–2027 edition, reaffirming its commitment to helping visitors discover the region beyond its best-known attractions…
First published in 1976, the guide has evolved alongside the digital age, expanding to online platforms, social media and mobile applications while maintaining its reputation for independently researched recommendations. Today, its website attracts around 75 million visitors each year.
The latest edition covers the coastline from Menton to Cannes, including Monaco, and highlights both major landmarks and lesser-known experiences. According to the editorial team, every recommended address is visited and assessed by local researchers, with inclusion in the guide intended as a mark of quality rather than a simple directory listing.
For Monaco, the guide seeks to challenge the perception that the Principality is exclusively a luxury destination. Alongside renowned hotels and restaurants, it showcases affordable dining, family-friendly attractions and distinctive local businesses.
Among the recommended experiences are the recently reopened Exotic Garden, the Oceanographic Museum and lesser-known culinary destinations, alongside panoramic waterfront venues offering visitors a different perspective on Monaco.
Half a century after its launch, Petit Futé continues to encourage travellers to look beyond the obvious, combining established favourites with hidden gems across the Riviera and the Principality.