Arrivals and transfers
Meet and assist at Nice airport and protected transfers by road or helicopter towards Monaco.
Monaco · Riviera
Bodyguard and close protection for Monaco
Monaco is 20 minutes from our Nice base. We plan your stay from the moment you land on the Riviera, through Grand Prix and Yacht Show weeks.
Autorisation d’exercice CNAPS n° AUT-006-2124-09-09-20250998257
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Monaco
The Principality, prepared from Nice
Most journeys to Monaco start at Nice Côte d’Azur airport. The road, the helicopter and the sea each have their timing, and in event weeks each has its queues.
1831 PRÉTORIEN protects you on French territory, from the jet stairs to the border, and along the coast around the Principality: Cap d’Ail, Beausoleil, Roquebrune Cap Martin, Èze and Cap Ferrat.
Monaco has its own law on private protection, Law n° 1.264 of 23 December 2002. A foreign company may only work there temporarily after authorisation by the Minister of State. We request that authorisation for each mission in the Principality through the Direction de la Sûreté Publique, so plan a little lead time.
Monaco is a sovereign state. Our CNAPS authorisation applies in France. Missions inside the Principality are carried out only after authorisation by the Minister of State, requested through the Direction de la Sûreté Publique under Law n° 1.264, or alongside providers authorised in Monaco.
Services
Our services in Monaco
Riviera stays
Close protection in the French towns around the Principality, for villas, hotels and restaurants.
Event weeks
Planning for Grand Prix, Yacht Show and gala weeks, with the Monegasque authorisation requested in advance.
Risk assessment
A review of your residence, routes and programme on both sides of the border.
Executive transportation
Chauffeured cars and drivers in Monaco from vetted, licensed local partners, coordinated with your protection team.
Local knowledge
Monaco, prepared in advance
Arrivals and departures
- Nice Côte d’Azur airport, about 30 minutes by road
- Monaco heliport at Fontvieille, a short flight from Nice
- Port Hercule and Port de Fontvieille for yachts
- Monaco Monte-Carlo railway station
Where we work
- Cap d’Ail and Beausoleil, on the French side
- Roquebrune Cap Martin and Menton
- Èze, Beaulieu and Saint-Jean-Cap-Ferrat
- Monte-Carlo, Fontvieille and Larvotto, once authorised by the Minister of State
Calendar to plan around
- January
- Monte-Carlo Rally
- April
- Rolex Monte-Carlo Masters
- May to Jun
- Monaco Grand Prix
- September
- Monaco Yacht Show
Risk awareness
What we plan for in Monaco
Every city has its own risks. These are the ones we prepare for most often here.
- Heavy traffic and closed roads in Grand Prix week
- Crowds at Casino Square and on the harbour
- Border crossings between France and the Principality
- Authorisation lead time for missions inside Monaco
Why 1831 PRÉTORIEN
Why clients choose us in Monaco
Legion heritage
Founded and managed by former members of the French Foreign Legion. Discipline and loyalty come first.
CNAPS authorised
Operating authorisation n° AUT-006-2124-09-09-20250998257. Every agent holds the CNAPS professional card.
Prepared in advance
Each mission in Monaco starts with a risk assessment, route planning and venue checks.
Discreet by standard
No client names, no images, no noise. Details stay within the assigned team.
Your team
A team sized for Monaco
We size each team to the risk, not to a template. A single agent suits most business visits. A team leader with two or more agents covers families, public figures and busy event weeks. Residence cover adds agents in shifts, day and night.
Every team has a team leader who reports to our operations management, run by former members of the French Foreign Legion. Agents hold the CNAPS professional card and are chosen for the mission: languages, dress code and local knowledge of Monaco.
Protection and transport are planned together. When you book executive transportation, the drivers supplied by our vetted, licensed local partners are briefed with the team.
Method
How a mission in Monaco works
Enquiry
You share your dates in Monaco, your programme and any concerns, by form or by email.
Assessment
We assess the risks of your stay: venues, routes, events and timing.
Proposal
You receive a clear written proposal: team, schedule and fees.
Mission
The team is briefed and deployed. You keep one point of contact from arrival to departure.
FAQ
Questions about close protection in Monaco
Can a French company protect me in Monaco?
Only with authorisation. Under Monaco’s Law n° 1.264, a foreign company needs prior authorisation from the Minister of State for each temporary mission. We apply through the Direction de la Sûreté Publique, or work alongside providers authorised in Monaco. In France, including Nice airport and the towns around the Principality, our CNAPS authorisation applies.
How much notice do you need for Monaco?
As much as possible. The Monegasque authorisation is requested for each mission and its team, so we start as soon as your dates are known, especially for the Grand Prix and the Yacht Show.
Can you meet me at Nice airport for Monaco?
Yes. We meet you at Nice Côte d’Azur airport and organise a protected transfer by road or helicopter.
Do you cover the Monaco Grand Prix?
Yes. We plan Grand Prix week with you, late May or early June depending on the year, including arrivals, hotels and villas on the French side, with the Monegasque authorisation requested early.
How much does close protection cost for Monaco?
Fees depend on the number of agents, the hours, the risk level and the event calendar. We send a written proposal after a short call.
Are your agents licensed?
Yes, in France. The company holds CNAPS operating authorisation n° AUT-006-2124-09-09-20250998257 and each agent holds the CNAPS professional card.
How many agents do I need in Monaco?
It depends on the risk, the programme and the number of people. Many visits need one agent. Families, public figures and event weeks usually need a team. We recommend a size after the assessment and explain why.
Can you also arrange a car and driver in Monaco?
Yes. We arrange executive transportation in Monaco through vetted, licensed local partners, coordinated with your protection team.
Other locations
Tell us where you will be.
Share your dates and your city. We reply personally and in confidence.
- Registered office19 avenue des Diables Bleus, 06300 Nice
- Emailcontact@pretorien.com