Your Ultimate Monaco Grand Prix Best Places Corner-by-Corner Viewing Guide:
The Monaco Grand Prix is not just a race; it's an exclusive event that epitomises glamour, history, and the raw spectacle of Formula 1®. It's a rare privilege to be part of one of the world's most prestigious sports events on the calendar, a unique experience reserved for a select few, including you.
At Senate, we understand that witnessing this iconic event requires the perfect vantage point. We don't just place you in Monaco; we immerse you in its unparalleled drama and luxury. Our highly acclaimed events team meticulously oversees every detail to ensure a seamless and memorable experience, giving you the confidence to enjoy every moment without worry.
With a plethora of opulent options – from lavish Hôtel Terraces and exclusive Restaurant Terraces to breathtaking Apartments and Penthouses and our Signature Trackside Yachts – choosing your ideal spot is an exhilarating challenge, offering a range of unique experiences to suit your preferences.
Let's take a virtual lap, dissecting the circuit corner by corner and highlighting the prime spots to witness the magic. The variety of experiences is sure to excite you.
Panoramic Perspectives: The Ultimate Grand View on the Start-Finish Line:
Heracles Roof Terrace:
Heracles Roof Terrace is situated at Port Hercule, offering a clear view of the race's most critical sections. This location offers a commanding perspective that directly overlooks the Start-Finish Straight.
Spectators on this covered rooftop get a complete view of the core action:
- Pre-Race Drama: Witness the intense grid preparations and the moments leading up to the start.
- Race Action: Observe the crucial moments as cars exit the pit lane and cross the finish line.
- Climactic Moments: The terrace offers a direct line of sight to the official podium, making it a fascinating vantage point.
The package includes premium hospitality features to enhance the viewing experience: a light breakfast, a multi-course buffet lunch, and an open bar available throughout the day.
https://www.senategrandprix.com/Race-Viewing-Monaco/Heracles-Roof-Terrace-Start-Finish-View
Shangri-La Apartment:
The Shangri-La Apartment offers a unique, elevated perspective of the circuit from a high-floor apartment balcony. This vantage point is ideal for guests who prefer a broad, comprehensive overview of the racing action.
The views from the large balcony are strategic and span multiple key areas:
- Starting Grid: Direct sightline over the official starting grid for the critical pre-race buildup and the opening laps.
- Harbour Action: Sweeping views across the famous Port Hercule harbour.
- Swimming Pool Section: An extended view down to the complex and fast Piscine/Swimming Pool section of the track.
The experience is paired with premium, all-day hospitality in the spacious suite, including a light breakfast and a detailed buffet lunch. Beverages, including champagne, spirits, and fine wines, are available throughout the day.
https://www.senategrandprix.com/Race-Viewing-Monaco/Shangri-La
The Best Place on Sainte Dévote (Turn 1):
The initial right-hander after the start/finish straight is where races can be won or lost in milliseconds. It's a heavy braking zone, a crucible of courage and commitment, and this corner is a hotspot for repeat clients who insist on watching from here each year.
Ermanno Palace Suites: The First Corner Drama:
The Ermanno Palace is widely recognised as one of the best places to experience the sheer power of the Monaco Grand Prix start. Situated directly above the initial run-down to the circuit, suites here provide a comprehensive view of the most high-stakes moments.
The primary viewing advantage of the Ermanno Palace is the perspective it offers on:
Sainte Dévote (Turn 1): Balconies look onto the critical first corner, allowing guests to feel the rumble and witness the heavy braking and inevitable jostling for position on the opening laps.
The Starting Grid: Views extend back toward the starting grid and the beginning of the main straight.
Harbour Panorama: From the higher floors, guests enjoy a spectacular panoramic view that sweeps across Port Hercule and the Beau Rivage hill.
The palace offers flexibility in viewing preferences: lower-floor suites put you closer to the trackside action, while higher-floor suites prioritise broad, strategic, and stunning cityscape vistas.
https://www.senategrandprix.com/Race-Viewing-Monaco/Ermanno-Palace-Suite
The Best Places on Beau Rivage & Massanet Corner:
The sweep up towards the iconic Monte Carlo Casino is all about precision and speed at the most elegant, stylish and panoramic venues in Monaco. Cars glide past the legendary 5-star Hôtel Hermitage Midi Terrace building and climb the steep hill, heading towards the botanical gardens of Hôtel de Paris, a true feast for the eyes.
Midi Terrace, Hôtel Hermitage: Elegance on Beau Rivage:
The Midi Terrace at the Hôtel Hermitage is situated directly in the heart of the Le Beau Rivage section on Avenue d'Ostende. This venue is celebrated for its blend of five-star elegance and exceptional trackside viewing.
It offers a unique perspective on the race:
Uphill Sweep: The terrace offers a clear view as cars rapidly sweep up the incline, navigating this historical, highly technical section of the circuit before heading toward the Massenet corner.
Iconic Backdrop: The location offers a quintessential Monaco experience, with the action framed by the glittering harbour and the stunning Monte Carlo cityscape.
This viewing spot is often regarded as one of the best locations along the hill section, making it popular for those who prioritise a beautiful, high-glamour setting alongside the intense racing action.
https://www.senategrandprix.com/Race-Viewing-Monaco/Midi-VIP-Suite-Terrace
Em Sherif Restaurant, Hôtel de Paris: Massenet Corner:
Em Sherif Restaurant offers a unique and elegant viewing experience located within the stunning botanical gardens of the Hôtel de Paris.
This prime location provides spectators with a clear, direct sightline right at the corner of Massenet. Key viewing benefits include:
Corner Action: Guests look down onto the track as cars speed past and navigate the challenging Massenet corner.
Iconic Architecture: The view perfectly frames the action against the spectacular backdrop of the historic Grand Casino.
Positioned within one of the world's most famous hotels, this venue prioritises a sophisticated atmosphere where guests can enjoy highly acclaimed cuisine and dining elegance while watching the race unfold beneath them.
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The Point Garden Terrace: Race Proximity:
The Point Garden Terrace is situated within the botanical gardens of the prestigious Hôtel de Paris. This unique location offers an incredibly close-up, immediate race-viewing experience.
The key draw of the Garden Terrace is its location: Intimate View: Guests are positioned literally meters away from the track, providing a phenomenal sense of speed and sound as F1 cars pass along the Avenue d'Ostende section.
The venue's setting within the gardens ensures an atmosphere defined by high fashion, elegance, and style, creating a memorable social and trackside experience.
https://www.senategrandprix.com/Race-Viewing-Monaco/Corner-Garden-Terrace
The Best Places in Casino Square to watch from?
As cars speed past the gardens of the Hôtel de Paris around Massenet Corner and race into the world-famous casino square. The views from the stunning botanical gardens of the Hôtel de Paris are truly breathtaking and offer the most exceptional vistas in Monaco. As guests come not only for the race viewing but also for the fashion, glamour, and unique experiences, the gardens of the Hôtel de Paris never disappoint.
La Garnier Suite, Hôtel de Paris: Unmatched Exclusivity:
The La Garnier Suite at the Hôtel de Paris is known as one of the most prestigious and exclusive viewing locations in Formula 1. Its reputation is built on delivering a peerless combination of world-class hospitality and a spectacular vantage point.
The viewing experience is highly sought after because of its elevated position:
Direct Casino Square View: The suite offers sweeping, elevated views directly over Casino Square, where cars execute one of motorsport's most famous corners.
Exquisite Trackside Experience: The trackside position and five-star environment make it a top-tier choice for VIP guests, celebrities, and those seeking the absolute peak of Grand Prix luxury.
Due to its exclusivity and exceptional offerings, access to the La Garnier Suite is managed via an application process, making it the most coveted and high-end viewing experience in Monaco.
https://www.senategrandprix.com/Race-Viewing-Monaco/Garnier-Suite-Viewing
Casino Square Terrace, Hôtel de Paris: Ground-Floor Action:
The Casino Square Terrace offers a direct and immersive trackside experience from a prime ground-floor location at the Hôtel de Paris. This venue blends high-end catering with immediate proximity to the race.
Key features of this viewing experience include:
Ground-Level View: Guests are positioned close to the action on a unique ground-floor terrace, offering spectacular, immediate views of the cars as they race through Casino Square. A giant screen supplements the view, allowing you to follow the rest of the circuit.
Five-Star Hospitality: Located inside the magnificent Salle Empire ballroom, the hospitality includes a buffet lunch, morning pastries, and a full open bar (champagne, spirits, and wines) starting at 11 AM.
Entertainment and Insight: The day is enhanced with a vibrant atmosphere, featuring a DJ, live music, and insights from former Formula 1® drivers, creating a lively and engaging F1® experience.
This location is highly sought after by those who prioritise a central, immersive location paired with a full-day luxury entertainment program.
https://www.senategrandprix.com/Race-Viewing-Monaco/salle-empire
Le Mirabeau (Turns 5 ):
Mirabeau (Turn 5): Technical Alleyway Action
The Mirabeau section of the circuit features a high-speed exit from Casino Square into a sudden, narrow descent—a crucial technical challenge for the drivers.
Metropole Hotel Terrace Viewing Suite offers one of the most intimate aerial perspectives of this part of the track. Key viewing highlights include:
Intimate Proximity: The suites look directly down onto Mirabeau, giving guests a close-up, elevated view of the most technical part of the course as cars navigate this narrow street before descending towards the Hairpin.
Corner Incidents: This corner is often the site of unexpected action and close overtakes, providing dramatic, frame-worthy moments.
The hospitality here aligns with its five-star status, featuring food from Michelin-starred restaurants and attracting guests who value the finest dining alongside intense trackside viewing.
https://www.senategrandprix.com/Race-Viewing-Monaco/Joel-Robuchon-Terrace
Fairmont Hairpin (Turn 7): The Ultimate Slow-Speed Test
The Ultimate Slow-Speed Test:
The Fairmont Hairpin is perhaps the most famous corner in all of motorsport. It holds the distinction of being the slowest corner in the entire F1 series, demanding incredible precision from the drivers.
This iconic location offers a unique viewing experience:
- Intense Action: The opening laps, in particular, are a sight to behold as cars run bumper-to-bumper into this pivotal, technical section.
- Driver Proximity: The proximity to the track is a significant advantage. Spectators look down on the cars as they meticulously crawl through the bend, offering an intimate, close-up perspective on the driver's skill.
- Photographic Advantage: The elevation provides an iconic overhead angle, making it one of the best spots on the circuit for both photography and witnessing the intricate technique required to navigate this sharp turn.
The Fairmont VIP Race Viewing Suites are positioned directly overlooking this legendary hairpin, offering the closest and most detailed view of the race's slowest and most technical moment.
https://www.senategrandprix.com/Race-Viewing-Monaco/Fairmont-VIP-Suites
Nouvelle Chicane (Turn 10): High-Speed Braking Zone
Trackside Yacht Experience:
The Nouvelle Chicane is a demanding section immediately following the circuit's fastest point. Cars burst out of the tunnel at immense speed before hitting a critical heavy braking zone to navigate this difficult-to-judge chicane. This dramatic deceleration makes it a crucial overtaking spot and a high-risk area for drivers.
The 44m Superyachts, moored strategically trackside within Monaco Harbour, provide one of the most complete and thrilling vantage points.
Tunnel Exit Action: Guests stand on deck with a direct view of the high-speed action as cars emerge from the darkness of the tunnel and negotiate the Chicane right in front of the yacht.
Multi-Section View: The elevated position on the yacht also offers comprehensive views stretching across to the Tabac Corner and the entire Swimming Pool section of the track.
This location delivers the pinnacle of Monaco Grand Prix luxury, with a private setting, gourmet catering, and free-flowing champagne, offering a truly exclusive way to witness the circuit's most dynamic section.
https://www.senategrandprix.com/Race-Viewing-Monaco/Chicane-Yacht
Monaco Ports Lounge: Tunnel Exit and Chicane:
The Monaco Ports Lounge is a strategically located viewing space at Port Hercule, providing guests with a direct line of sight to the critical tunnel exit and the subsequent Nouvelle Chicane (Turn 10).
This venue offers an expansive, multi-level experience:
- Strategic View: The location is renowned for capturing the high-speed drama as cars emerge from the tunnel and immediately slam on the brakes to navigate Turn 10.
- VIP Structure: The viewing area is an exclusive three-level space where guests enjoy a reserved seat for the day's action.
- All-Inclusive Hospitality: The experience includes premium open bars, finger food, and snacks available throughout the day. Lunch is served nearby at the Société Nautique restaurant.
The Ports Lounge is a high-value option for spectators who want both intense action at a key overtaking point and a fully catered, comfortable VIP setting.
https://www.senategrandprix.com/Race-Viewing-Monaco/Ports-Lounge-Monaco-Harbour
Piscine / Swimming Pool Section (Turns 13-16): High-Speed Complexity
A complex, high-speed chicane section that sweeps around Monaco's famous swimming pool. It's exhilarating to watch cars navigate these rapid changes of direction.
Premier Viewing: Trackside Yachts:
The Piscine (Swimming Pool) Section is one of the most exciting segments of the circuit, featuring a complex, high-speed chicane that sweeps dramatically around Monaco's famous outdoor swimming pool. It requires rapid, precise steering and direction changes from the drivers, making it exhilarating to watch.
The best way to experience the high-speed action and complexity of the Swimming Pool Section is from an elevated view within the harbour. For this section, we refer guests to the luxury Trackside Yachts (including the 44m, 36m, and 26m options), which are moored strategically to provide an incredible, close-up perspective of the entire chicane sequence.
La Rascasse (Turn 17): The Party Corner
La Rascasse is one of the most celebrated and intense locations on the Monaco circuit. It is a slow, tight double-right-hander that slingshots the cars onto the main start-finish straight, making it a pivotal point in the final sector of the lap.
The venue offers a truly immersive experience:
Intense Proximity: The venue provides some of the closest trackside views on the circuit. Guests are mere inches away as F1 cars thunderously navigate this narrow, famous corner. High-Stakes Racing: Being the penultimate turn, this is a key area for drivers attempting a last-minute pass or defending a position just before the finish line.
Legendary Atmosphere: La Rascasse is equally famous for its vibrant social life, renowned for hosting an unparalleled party atmosphere that continues long after the checkered flag drops. Viewing from La Rascasse lets guests feel the roar of the engines and seamlessly transition from the race's climax into one of Monaco's most legendary post-race celebrations.
https://www.senategrandprix.com/Race-Viewing-Monaco/La-Rascasse
Official Formula 1® Paddock Club™:
The Official Formula 1® Paddock Club™ offers a premier, high-end hospitality experience with a strategic view of the race's final moments.
This exclusive location is designed for guests seeking the highest level of luxury and access:
- Final Corner View: The Paddock Club provides a direct, close-up perspective of the cars rounding the final corner and accelerating onto the start-finish straight. This is a critical point to watch the action immediately before the finish line.
- World-Class Access: A significant advantage of this venue is the unparalleled opportunity to see F1 drivers, team personnel, and celebrities up close within the exclusive environment.
- All-Inclusive Luxury: The package includes comprehensive, world-class hospitality, featuring gourmet cuisine, a premium open bar, and exclusive entertainment throughout the day.
The Paddock Club is the ultimate choice for a luxurious, all-encompassing experience set against the backdrop of the FIA Formula 1® World Championship.
Anthony Noghès (Turn 18): The Final Flick
The final corner, named after the founder of the Monaco Grand Prix, is a right-hand bend that slingshots cars onto the start-finish straight.
Premier Viewing: Grid Café & Grandstand X:
The Anthony Noghès corner, named after the founder of the Monaco Grand Prix, is the final right-hand bend on the circuit. This corner is critical as it dictates the speed at which cars are slingshotted onto the start-finish straight to complete their lap.
The Grid Café (Casa Amodio Restaurant) offers a dual viewing experience ideal for witnessing the start, finish, and high-speed runs.
Trackside Position: The café offers trackside dining with prime views of the starting grid and the final acceleration zone. Enhanced View: The package often includes a ticket for Grandstand X, offering an elevated, dedicated seat for a complete view of this section and the finish line.
Hospitality includes a light breakfast and a seated à la carte lunch, along with an all-day open bar featuring champagne, wines, and beers. This venue is perfect for those who want both close-up final corner action and a comfortable, fully catered environment.
https://www.senategrandprix.com/Race-Viewing-Monaco/Grid-Cafe
These diverse locations represent the definitive choices for spectators seeking the best place to watch the Monaco Grand Prix. The circuit offers viewing options for every preference, whether you prioritise the intimate action of a trackside yacht, the elevated perspective of a hotel terrace, or the expansive panorama from an apartment.
Selecting your ideal vantage point—one that perfectly blends the event's high sporting intensity with its characteristic luxury—is the key to a memorable experience.
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