Princess Grace Statue

The statue of Princess Grace

The Monaco audio-guided tour has you discover the statue dedicated to Princess Grace, an unforgettable figure of the history of the Principality. For Americans, she will forever remain Grace Kelly, one of the greatest film stars of the 1950s.

From Grace Kelly to Princess Grace

From her first steps in High Noon to the success of Mogambo, the young actress quickly became the new rising star of Hollywood and the muse of Alfred Hitchcock. In 1955, she received the Oscar for best actress, the crowning of her career. The following year, her marriage to Prince Rainier III made her Princess Grace of Monaco, uniting Hollywood glamour with the destiny of the Principality.

What there is to see

The statue pays tribute to the one who remains an icon, both a film star and a princess loved by the Monegasques. Having passed away in 1982, she remains deeply present in the memory of the Principality, which keeps her memory alive with affection. The monument, often adorned with flowers, invites a moment of contemplation on the singular destiny of this woman between two worlds.

Practical information

The statue of Princess Grace is in Monaco, in the public space. It can be contemplated freely at all hours and on the level, along the walk. It is a place of memory dear to the Monegasques.

Who was Princess Grace?

The American actress Grace Kelly, an Oscar winner in 1955, who became Princess of Monaco through her marriage to Prince Rainier III in 1956.

Why has she remained so famous in Monaco?

For her unique destiny as a Hollywood star who became a princess, and because she remains a beloved and unforgettable figure of the Principality.