If swimming is one of the activities on the list of things to do in Monaco, then at some point the visitor should cross path with Larvotto Beach in Monte Carlo. It is one of the glamorous and scenic places in France, as expected, and the promenade surrounded by beautifully painted apartment buildings add to the picture-perfect look of the beach and the surrounding areas. Fancy boats are seen parked in the water. Despite having small rocks instead of smooth sand, the beach is very popular especially in the summer, and it can get crowded then.