DRAll India: As the undisputed international capital of luxury and glamour, Monaco defines ‘normal’ very differently. Shopping here is quite an exclusive experience. The latest and the best in fashion, jewellery, and watches are found in high streets and local boutique stores of Monte-Carlo Shopping Promenade. Discover the biggest names in fashion, haute couture, perfumes and jewellery in a setting that beautifully mirrors their prestige.
It is a pleasure to walk around the streets of Monaco and indulge in shopping to enjoy the magical and glamorous atmosphere of the Principality of Monaco. Colourful and with amazing diversity, the Principality of Monaco has the perfect blend of culture, heritage and splendour that will seduce any traveller.
Begin your shopping tour by meandering around Place du Casino at the Golden Circle and Monte Carlo Pavillons as all the famous luxury brands nestle around here. For those who want to make a beeline for the chic clothes, then, Monaco is the place for you! Rock the shiny new look with mecca names like Cartier, Chopard, Hermes, Vuitton, Chanel and so on… simply wandering here around and watch the evening set in as you sip coffee at Café de Paris.
Taking a stroll through the Principality, opposite the Casino Gardens is the Metropole Shopping Center, welcoming you into a luxury decor of beautiful marble flooring under magnificent chandeliers. With 80 luxury stores under one roof, you can enjoy a vibrant shopping experience here. The normal shopping hours in Metropole shopping Centre are from 9 a.m. to noon and 3 p.m. to 7 p.m.
Head to the Fontvieille Shopping Centre for all your basic essentials. Fontvieille is a great place to shop everything you need on a daily basis. A shopping centre which combines practicality and completeness with elegance; with its large car park and 36 shops including hi-fi equipment, music, furniture and clothes together with various restaurants, a hypermarket and many other take-away joints.
To experience traditional Monaco, a visit to the local markets at La Condamine is a must. This market offers a more diverse experience of a typical traditional market, and is open every day, all year round. La Condamine Market is part of Monaco’s heritage. It represents the authentic heart of the Principality, where Monaco’s population likes to gather. The normal shopping hours in Condamine are from 7 am to 3 pm.
The level of service, workmanship and attention to details offered at almost every store is something one can get used to quite easily. Shop all your favourite luxury brands in the Principality of Monaco.
