Luxury residences in Monaco: exceptional buildings
Tour Odéon, One Monte-Carlo, Bay House, Mareterra, Seaside Plaza, Memmo Center or Parc Saint Roman: in Monaco, the name of the residence can become an essential component of the value and lifestyle associated with an apartment.
In Monaco, real estate location doesn't stop at the neighborhood. The residence itself can constitute a veritable micro-market, with its reputation, architecture, services, views, and sometimes a clientele that specifically seeks out this building rather than another.
Two apartments of comparable size located a few hundred meters apart can therefore have very different positions depending on their floor, their residence and their generation of construction.
The Principality has many sought-after residences, and the notion of prestige also depends on the buyer's project: central address, sea view, contemporary building, hotel-type services, large areas, residential quiet or immediate proximity to the marina.
Availability for sale and rent is constantly changing. Some residences are also primarily, or even exclusively, intended for the rental market.
🏢 Why does the name of the building matter so much in Monaco?
In a territory where land is scarce, buildings develop a very strong identity.
Some are sought after for their architecture, others for their services, their large apartments, their terraces, their location or simply for a reputation built over several decades.
💎 Four major contemporary signatures
These four complexes illustrate different facets of the new generation of Monegasque real estate: verticality, Carré d'Or, residence with services and maritime extension.
Odeon Tower
Completed in 2015, the Tour Odéon is one of the most visible landmarks in the Monegasque skyline.
The twin tower rises to 170 meters and its private program includes 60 apartments, two sky duplexes as well as a penthouse developed over several levels.
The project brings together the Marzocco Group, the architect Alexandre Giraldi and the Alberto Pinto firm for the interiors.
Spa, swimming pool, fitness, concierge, valet parking and service areas position the residence in a world close to hotel standards.
One Monte-Carlo
Opened in 2019, One Monte-Carlo occupies an exceptional position around Casino Square.
The complex houses 37 high-end residences spread across six residential buildings, in addition to shops, offices and event spaces.
The accommodations range from relatively compact layouts to large duplexes and triplexes, some with rooftop terraces and private pools.
The key feature for a buyer is that the residential offering of One Monte-Carlo falls under the rental market and not a classic program of apartments offered for sale.
Bay House
Bay House belongs to the new generation of large contemporary residences developed on the heights of Larvotto.
The program includes 56 apartments and five villas, with three to six bedroom units, continuous balconies and wide views of the Mediterranean.
The five villas feature garden terraces and private swimming pools.
24-hour concierge service, valet parking, spa, fitness center and secure access reinforce the very high-end positioning of the residence.
Renzo and the Water Gardens
Mareterra introduces yet another category: that of a completely new district, delivered in December 2024 on a maritime extension of the Principality.
The Renzo, designed by Renzo Piano Building Workshop, houses single-level apartments, duplexes, triplexes and a quadruplex penthouse.
The Water Gardens, villas and townhouses complete this exceptionally diverse residential offering for Monaco.
🌆 Tour Odéon: Verticality as a new form of prestige
The Tour Odéon is a special case in Monegasque urban planning.
Beyond its height, its positioning is based on the combination of large volumes, panoramic views, residential services and amenities inspired by luxury hotels.
🏗️ In Monaco, not all luxury residences are new
Monaco's real estate prestige is not limited to recently completed projects.
Residences built in the 1960s, 1970s, 1980s or 1990s continue to be sought after for their locations, large terraces, views and sometimes their volumes which are harder to find in some contemporary developments.
⚓ Fontvieille: large residences facing the sea and the ports
Fontvieille constitutes a residential environment very different from the Carré d'Or or La Rousse.
The area combines a marina, the port of Cap d'Ail, shops, amenities and several large residences whose terraces and sea views are particularly sought after.
Swimming pool, fitness center, concierge service and parking contribute to the overall high standard.
Large terraces, sea views and residential services explain its positioning at the top of the local market.
Some accommodations even have private swimming pools, in addition to concierge services and a fitness room.
🏙️ Three large, historic residences that are still highly sought after
Built in the late 1960s, Le Millefiori is one of the iconic towers of Monte-Carlo.
Its height and central location allow many apartments to benefit from very open views of Monaco and the Mediterranean.
Completed in the early 1980s, Parc Saint Roman combines a large tower and the Terrasses building.
Landscaped grounds, swimming pool, concierge service and proximity to the Monte-Carlo Country Club contribute to its residential identity.
The two towers of Château Périgord are part of the historical silhouettes of the La Rousse – Saint Roman district.
Built from the late 1960s onwards, the complex benefits from a location close to Larvotto and Monte Carlo.
🔍 Which residence should you choose based on your project?
💶 Is the prestige of the residence enough to determine the price?
No. Even in an iconic building, significant differences can still exist between two apartments.
Floor, orientation, view, surface area, terrace, interior condition, parking, layout and quality of renovation must always be considered.
The residence provides a framework for appreciation, but it never constitutes an estimate of the property on its own.
✅ What to check before buying in a luxury residence?
🏢 Monaco Agencies: Are you marketing a property in an iconic residence?
An apartment in the Tour Odéon, Bay House, Seaside Plaza, Millefiori, Parc Saint Roman, Château Périgord or in any other prestigious Monegasque residence may be of interest to a French and international clientele.
Propriétés De Charme is currently developing its portfolio of properties located in Monaco and wishes to welcome agencies from the Principality with mandates in these prestigious addresses.
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🇲🇨 Luxury real estate dossier in Monaco
This guide dedicated to prestigious residences constitutes the eighth installment of our Monaco dossier.
The eight analyses now make it possible to approach the market in its main dimensions: prices, neighborhoods, buying, residence, new real estate, selling, professionals and iconic buildings.
In Monaco, an address can become a real estate signature
Tour Odéon, One Monte-Carlo, Bay House, Mareterra, Seaside Plaza, Terrasses du Port, Memmo Center or large historic towers: each residence has its own identity and its own micro-market.
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Tour Odéon / Groupe Marzocco. Architecture, delivery, typology of residences and services of the Tour Odéon.
Monte-Carlo Société des Bains de Mer. Information relating to One Monte-Carlo, its 37 residences, its six residential buildings and its services.
Bay House Monaco. Official presentation of apartments, villas and residential services.
Mareterra. Official information concerning Le Renzo, Les Jardins d'Eau, villas and townhouses.
Monegasque real estate sources. Cross-referenced information concerning Seaside Plaza, Les Terrasses du Port, Memmo Center, Millefiori, Parc Saint Roman and Château Périgord.
Wikimedia Commons. Photograph Hero: panorama of Monte Carlo, Hollowayvideo, CC0 license.
Important: This guide presents an editorial selection of iconic residences. It is neither a ranking, nor an exhaustive list, nor a real estate appraisal. Services, occupancy conditions, charges, availability, and specific features of each apartment must be verified with the real estate agent at the time of purchase.