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LUXURY SHOPPING IN MONACO
Monaco is widely recognised as an international capital for the world of luxury. The foremost names in fashion soon set up shop in the Principality; “haute couture”, perfumes, jewellery, the most beautiful attire had found a perfect backdrop : the Principality of Monaco. The famous “Golden Circle” stands at the heart of the town with its elegant, de-luxe boutiques proposing prestigious labels.
In the narrow streets of the Old Town where sellers display typical souvenirs, in the gleaming shopping mall at the Métropole, Les Allées Lumières and the Shopping Center in Fontvieille, with windows displaying ready-to-wear, items for home decor, leatherware and gifts… all you could possibly wish for is to be found in the Principality !
Monte-Carlo’s “Cercle d'Or” (the “Golden Square”, comprised of Avenue Monte-Carlo, Avenue des Beaux Arts, Les Allées Lumières) The boutiques in the “Cercle d'Or” and the Galerie des Allées Lumières carry the most prestigious brands and propose the latest collections from couturiers such as Hermès, Céline, Christian Dior, Saint Laurent Rive Gauche, Louis Vuitton, Gucci, Chanel, Prada, Ichthys... The Place du Casino and adjacent streets form a prestigious showcase for jewellers : Cartier, Chopard, Van Cleef Arpels, Bulgari, Piaget, Repossi… And for art-lovers, well-known names in antiques and home interiors include Fersen, Adriano Ribolzi, Gismondi Pastor and many more…
Van Cleef & Arpels : http://www.vancleef.com Bulgari : http://www.bulgari.com
Cartier : http://www.cartier.com Fred : http://www.fred-paris.com
Alexandre Reza : http://www.alexandrereza.com
Graff Diamonds : http://www.graffdiamonds.com
Louis Vuitton : http://www.louisvuitton.com
Céline : http://www.celine.com
Christian Dior : http://www.dior.com
Yves Saint Laurent : http://www.ysl.com
Chanel : http://www.chanel.com
Sonia Rykiel : http://www.soniarykiel.fr
Gucci : http://www.gucci.com
Hermès : http://www.hermes.com
Prada : http://www.prada.com
Valentino : http://www.valentino.it
Lanvin : http://www.lanvin.fr
Salvatore Ferragamo : http://www.salvatoreferragamo.com
Lalique : http://www.lalique.fr
Showcases of refinement (Boulevard des Moulins, Boulevard d'Italie, Avenue Princesse Grace). In the town center, on the Boulevard des Moulins, Boulevard d'Italie or along Avenue Princesse Grace and the Larvotto beaches, boutiques proposing ready-to-wear and home decor, as well as many bars, restaurants and tea-rooms all await your visit
Facing the Casino Gardens, the Galerie du Métropole with its 80 boutiques welcomes you beneath a magnificent period chandelier and amidst very beautiful marble floors..
La Condamine, the Port and their many boutiques (Rue Grimaldi, Rue Princesse Caroline, Rue Millo, Rue Terrazzani)
The shopping area known as La Condamine is the most diversified in the Principality ; with 200 boutiques in a typical neighbourhood around the traditional market, Port Hercule, Rue Grimaldi, Rue Millo and Rue Terrazzani are favorite addresses for shops of all kinds. In the Princesse Caroline zone, you can do your shopping in peace and quiet, in an area where pedestrians have ousted cars.
Monaco-Ville, the historic part of Monaco
While exploring the Old Town and its rich heritage up on the Rock, you will come across boutiques wher e you can buy a modest or more impressive souvenir of your stay in Monaco. Facing the Prince’s Palace, near the Cathedral and museums, many inviting restaurants will also propose a taste of typical Monégasque cuisine.
Fontvieille shopping center
The Shopping Center at Fontvieille combines elegance with practicality and a wide array of products ; in fact, with its large car-park and 36 shops proposing hi-fi, records, furniture, clothes and various places to eat, you will find all you need on an everyday basis around the Carrefour hypermarket and a McDonalds.
While it is especially enjoyable to do one’s shopping on foot in the Principality, don’t forget the fact that dozens of car-parks are at your disposal all over town.
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