Fontvieille, Monaco: Property Guide for Buyers

Fontvieille is the Monaco district built on the sea. Reclaimed in the 1960s and 1970s, it is now a residential area organised around a marina, gardens and the Stade Louis II, with the largest public parking capacity in the Principality. In 2025 its estimated price reached €52,518 per square metre, up 4.5% in one year, according to IMSEE, the Principality’s statistics institute. This guide covers prices, everyday life and what to check before buying in Fontvieille, Monaco.

Fontvieille in figures

• Price per m² in 2025: €52,518, up 4.5% on 2024 and 27.1% since 2016 (IMSEE).
• Recent buildings (2020 to 2029): €54,907 per m² (IMSEE estimate).
• Compared with the Monaco average (€57,569 per m²): about 9% lower.
• Residents: 4,297 in 2025, 11.1% of the population (IMSEE census, estimate).
• Homes: 2,280, of which 37.9% belong to the State, the highest proportion in Monaco.
• Area: 33.0 hectares.

A district reclaimed from the sea

Fontvieille is the result of one of Monaco’s largest land reclamation projects, carried out under Prince Rainier III: works began in the mid-1960s and the Principality bought back the Fontvieille platform in 1973. The district then took shape over two decades: the Princess Grace Rose Garden opened in 1984, the Stade Louis II was inaugurated in 1985, the Chapiteau de Fontvieille followed in 1986 and the shopping centre in 1992.

Because it was planned as a whole, Fontvieille was designed with its own infrastructure, down to a pneumatic waste collection network that serves the buildings of the district.

Living in Fontvieille

• Port de Fontvieille: 275 berths, including 16 for visitors.
• Stade Louis II: home of AS Monaco, also used for athletics and basketball.
• Chapiteau de Fontvieille: venue of the International Circus Festival of Monte-Carlo.
• Shopping centre: shops, services and high-street chains for everyday needs.
• Heliport: located in the district.
• Parking: 5,803 public parking spaces, the largest capacity of any district (IMSEE, 2025).

These amenities make Fontvieille popular with families and with residents who want calm without being far from the centre. Our guide to international schools in Monaco will help if you are moving with children.

Buying property in Fontvieille

Fontvieille’s private market is smaller than its size suggests: almost four in ten homes in the district belong to the State and are not on the open market. That leaves 1,414 private homes for buyers.

The district average of €52,518 per m² includes all sales and resales, excluding agency, notary and registration fees. A harbour view, a terrace or a renovated apartment can make a large difference. To know the value of a specific property, ask for our free property valuation, based on recent comparable sales.

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Frequently asked questions about Fontvieille

What is the price per square metre in Fontvieille, Monaco?

According to IMSEE, the estimated price was €52,518 per m² in 2025, sales and resales combined, up 4.5% in one year.

Is Fontvieille in Monaco or in France?

Both names exist. Fontvieille, Monaco, is one of the districts of the Principality. Fontvieille is also a village in the Bouches-du-Rhône, in Provence, which has no connection with Monaco.

When was Fontvieille built?

The land was reclaimed from the sea from the mid-1960s. The Principality bought back the platform in 1973, and the main facilities followed between 1984 and 1992.

Is Fontvieille a good district for families?

Many families choose it for its calm, its gardens, its sports facilities and its parking capacity. Compare it with the other districts in our guide to Monaco neighbourhoods.

Other districts of Monaco

• Larvotto
• Monte-Carlo
• Carré d’Or
• La Condamine
• La Rousse and Saint-Roman
• Jardin Exotique

Prices for every district are compared in our page on Monaco property prices per square metre.

Sources: IMSEE, Observatoire de l’Immobilier 2025 (February 2026), Census 2025 (May 2026) and Monaco en Chiffres 2026; Government of Monaco (Lycée Albert Ier, Mon Service Public); Visit Monaco.