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Plage Marquet

Cap-d'Ail, Alpes-Maritimes · 06320

A pebbly harbour beach a short walk from Monaco, where one collector found sixty pieces in twenty minutes.

Rocky coastline along the littoral path at Cap-d'Ail looking towards Fontvieille
Photo: “Littoral path between Plage de la Mala and Plage Marquet in Cap-d'Ail 07” by Renek78, CC BY-SA 4.0

About Plage Marquet

A pebble beach by the harbour at Cap-d'Ail, next to Monaco. The stretch in front of the beach restaurants was the most productive.

Sea glass at Plage Marquet

Well-tumbled glass, about half green, with white, brown and a few cobalt.

Visiting Plage Marquet

Getting there
A short walk from Monaco.
Safety
Check the tide times before you go and head out on a falling tide, so you're never cut off. Keep away from the bottom of cliffs, wear sturdy shoes on rocks, and follow the collecting rules above.
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      Last updated 24 October 2026

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