Prince Rainier III opened this small library on the Rock on 20 November 1984 in honour of Princess Grace's Irish roots. It holds her personal collection of Irish books and sheet music. Monaco's English-speaking residents come for books in English, including for children from 18 months, and for evening talks and St Patrick's Day. Tourists in the lane outside rarely notice the door.
- Address
- 9 Rue Princesse Marie de Lorraine, 98000 Monaco
- Hours
- Mon-Thu 09:00-17:00; Fri 09:00-16:00; closed Sat-Sun, public holidays, August and 24 Dec-2 Jan (pgil.mc)
- Best time to go
- Morning, Afternoon · About 30 min
- Price
- Free entry; free short guided visit (pgil.mc)
- Price level
- €
Details can change. Check hours and prices before you go.
Good to know
- If staff are free when you arrive, they give a free 10-minute guided tour; the last one starts 30 minutes before closing.
- Check the events page for evening talks by Irish writers and Ireland Funds Monaco bursary authors.
- A stamp for its 40th anniversary is on sale at Monaco post offices until the end of summer 2026.