Monaco Gay Travel Index 2026
Score = Legal 43/60 + Scene 1/40 = 44/100
Updated 1 Oct 2026 · release 2026.3.
A live score, not an annual report — it recomputes as laws, rulings and the scene itself change. See what moved in 2026.
Legal composite · Legal milestones · Scene on the ground · Frequently asked questions
Legal composite — 43/60 points
| Criminalization | Legal · civil union |
|---|---|
| Partnership | ● No not recognised |
| Anti-discrimination | ● Partial |
| Gender recognition | — |
| Enforcement reality | — |
Legal composite, five components
Fulfilment per component (100 = maximum). Weights: criminalisation 35% · partnership 20% · enforcement 20% · anti-discrimination 15% · gender recognition 10%.
Legal milestones
Background, not travel advice — how the current status came to be. For planning a trip, rely on the current score, tier and scene sections above; 2026 movements are tracked in the sourced change log.
- 1793Same-sex sexual activity was decriminalised when Monaco adopted French revolutionary law. ↗
- 2005Law No. 1.299 banned hate speech and incitement to hatred based on sexual orientation. ↗
- 2019The National Council unanimously approved cohabitation agreements open to same-sex couples. ↗
- 2020The contrat de vie commune took effect, giving same-sex couples their first legal recognition in the principality. ↗
- TodaySociety was broadly tolerant, but marriage, adoption and gender recognition remained unavailable, leaving Monaco behind most of Western Europe. ↗
Sources: ILGA World · Human Dignity Trust · Equaldex. Each milestone links to a reference source ↗.
Scene on the ground — 1/40 points
Detailed scene metrics (for researchers)
| Gay bars per million | 0 |
|---|---|
| Saunas per million | 0 |
| Events per million | 25.64 |
| Coverage grade | A |
| Scene score | 1/40 (raw scene index 3/100) |
Frequently asked questions
Is Monaco safe for gay travellers?
Monaco is rated Some caution on the GayOut Gay Travel Index 2026, scoring 44/100 overall with a legal safety component of 43/60.
Is same-sex marriage legal in Monaco?
No. Same-sex marriage is not legal in Monaco. Overall legal status: Legal · civil union.
Does Monaco have a gay scene?
Yes. GayOut lists 12 LGBTQ+ venues in Monaco, including 0 dedicated gay bars, across 1 cities with a scene, and tracks 0 Pride parades there.