Where to ice skate near Monaco during the holidays
An ice rink was set up every winter at Monaco's Stade Nautique Rainier III until 2022. All rights reserved
The Principality’s winter facility was cancelled in 2022 because it used too much energy. Monaco Tribune decided to check out the closest ice rinks to Monaco.
Didier Guillaume, Monaco’s Minister of State, announced in December to the elected members of the National Council that the Government wished to bring an ice rink back to the Principality. Studies are underway into the environmental impact of such a facility and the energy required, however there is no set date for its return.
Beausoleil ice rink
Beausoleil, which borders the Principality, had an ice rink again this year on the Place de la Libération. It will be open until 5 January, so ‘get your skates on’ to enjoy it while you can!
Opening times until 5 January 2025:
- Tuesday 31 December, 2 pm to 7 pm
- Wednesday and Sunday, 2 pm to 8 pm
- Thursday and Friday, 4.30 pm to 8.30 pm
- Saturday 4 January 2025 2 pm to 8 pm
Resident prices:
- Adults : 4 euros
- Children and concessions (CCAS beneficiaries) : 2.50 euros
- Non-resident prices: Adults: €7, concessions: €4
- Free for Beausoleil children with an individual access pass.
Christmas ice rink in Menton
Like Beausoleil and Monaco in the past, Menton celebrates the festive season with an ice rink, in front of the Musée Cocteau. It will be there until 7 January.
- Open every day from 10 am to 7 pm, 10 pm on Saturdays.
Prices
Price per hour:
- Adults: seven euros
- Children (4 to 7 years) : six euros.
- Under 3s go free
Jean Bouin ice rink in Nice
It is located at 2 rue Jean Allègre in Nice. The French Hockey Championship is played in the large rink, and there are public sessions all year round, so you can come and enjoy some time on the ice in the afternoon or evening.
The rink will be closed to the public on Tuesday 31 December and Friday 3 and 24 January from 9.15 pm to 12.15 am. The rink is closed on New Year’s Day, 1 January 2025.
Year-round opening times:
During term time
- Wednesday: 2 pm to 4.30 pm
- Friday: 9.15 pm to 12.15 am
- Saturday: 2 pm to 5.30 pm then 10 pm to 1 am
- Sunday: 9 am to noon (ice garden) then 3 pm to 6 pm
School holidays (except summer)
- Monday: 2 pm to 6 pm
- Tuesday: 2 pm to 6 pm
- Wednesday: 2 pm to 6 pm
- Thursday: 2 pm to 6 pm
- Friday: 2 pm to 6 pm then 9.15 pm to 12.15 am
- Saturday: 2 pm to 5.30 pm then 10 pm to 1 am
- Sunday: 9 am to noon (ice garden) then 3 pm to 6 pm
Special summer holiday times
- Monday: 2 pm to 6 pm
- Tuesday: 2 pm to 6 pm
- Wednesday: 2 pm to 6 pm
- Thursday: 2 pm to 6 pm
- Friday: 2 pm to 6 pm
- Saturday: 2 pm to 5.30 pm
- Sunday: Closed
Prices
- Normal price: €4.70
- Concessions: €2.50
- Children under 4: free
Sunday mornings, from 9 til noon, are set aside for the “Ice Garden,” a time for parents and their young children who would like to learn to skate, except in summer. Starter skates and sleds are provided.
Eco-rink at Beaulieu-sur-Mer
Located on Place Marinoni, Beaulieu-sur-Mer’s artificial ice rink is open until 5 January 2025. It is open every day from 11 am to 6 pm, except January 1st when the rink is closed. Prices are €5 per person.