6 Chic Monaco Shopping Venues

With its therapeutic allure, shopping is a gateway to high fashion, diverse attire, exquisite food, and discerning purchases. Among the world's luxury shopping destinations, the Principality of Monaco stands out for its exclusivity and sophistication, offering a unique experience for the discerning shopper.

Should your travels bring you to the Monaco Yacht Show, you will also wish to dedicate some time to exploring the retail landscape. Here are a selection of venues we believe will provide you with a delightful dose of retail therapy: 

LE METROPOLE SHOPPING CENTER

This shopping venue is a haven of luxury, evident in its lavish furnishings, crystal chandeliers, Italian marble floors, and a plethora of upscale brands. With 80 shops offering everything from beauty treatments to designer clothes, gourmet food, and more, it's a paradise for the luxury shopper. The variety of high-end brands here will surely excite you, including:

• Davidoff
• Gucci
• L’Atelier
• Tag Heuer
• Philipp Plein
• Hugo Boss
• Ciribelli

Fontvieille Shopping Centre

Fontvieille Shopping Centre maintains some of the elegance you’d expect from a location such as Monaco. You’ll also find the private collection of antique cars of H.S.H. Prince Rainier III. The second floor offers great views of the marina, its yachts, and the Prince's Palace of Monaco. Here, some of the shops include:

• Minelli
• Teranga
• Trésor
• Prêt-à-porter
• Naf Naf
• Camaïeu Femme
• Caral Monaco

ONE MONTE-CARLO

One Monte-Carlo, a modern complex nestled in the heart of Monaco, offers a global luxury experience just steps away from the iconic Place du Casino. This unique development combines high-end residential units, retail spaces, top restaurants, and cultural and business facilities. With 24 high-end boutiques, including 17 inside the buildings and six on Avenue des Beaux-Arts, One Monte-Carlo is a must-visit for luxury connoisseurs. The complex is home to some of the most prestigious luxury houses, including:

• Akris
• Lanvin
• Art in Time
• Czarina
• Louis Vuitton
• Balenciaga
• Fendi
• Boucheron
• Saint Laurent
• Chanel
• Sonia Rykiel

On Avenue des Beaux-Arts, you can find:

• Dior
• Piaget
• Alexander McQueen
• Bulgari
• Prada
• Cartier

Villa Eleonora

After a day of indulging in retail therapy, Villa Eleonora offers the perfect retreat. This architectural masterpiece, exuding original Belle Epoque grandeur, overlooks Cap Martin's enchanting coastlines, offering unparalleled elegance. The villa, comprising multiple detached villas, can accommodate up to 27 guests across 13 double bedrooms. Guests can enjoy a range of amenities, including a hammam, jacuzzi, indoor pool, sauna, and gym. The resort-style exteriors feature an expansive infinity pool, a basketball court that can be converted into a tennis court, and lush manicured gardens, creating a serene paradise overlooking Monaco.

MAISON D’ART MONACO

Maison d’Art Monaco art gallery collects, displays, and sells fine works of art. It organizes many displays and exhibitions as opportunities to introduce works of art to collectors and potential buyers. Whether you’re looking for a piece to decorate your home, as an investment, or you simply want to admire high-quality works of art, you’ll find artwork spanning centuries at Maison d’Art. The gallery's collection has diversified to include the works of contemporary artists as well. Among the many artists represented here include:

• Santi di Tito
• Johan Richter
• Damien Hirst
• Richard Estes
• Ian Berry
• Maria Christiana Fioretti

CHOCOLATERIE DE MONACO

Most people love a bite of good chocolate occasionally, and you’ll undoubtedly find it at Chocolaterie de Monaco. With confectionery skills honed over more than 100 years, these chocolatiers serve a vast array of deliciously sinful cocoa-based indulgences. The Viennois hot chocolate comes highly recommended. Aside from chocolates, you can also sample from a broad range of premium loose-leaf teas–an effective way to cleanse the palate between sweets. You’ll find a great selection: Chocolaterie de Monaco also has some beautiful boxed chocolates to take home or as gifts for family and friends.

Villa Monaco

Villa Monaco is the perfect place to rest after shopping in Monaco. Villa epitomizes Riviera prestige and glamor with its glorious sea views and lush surroundings in Cap d'Ail while being just a three-minute drive from Monte Carlo. The residence boasts Provencal opulence with ample balconies and arched swinging doors inviting the Mediterranean landscape indoors. Six sumptuous ensuite bedrooms offer spectacular sea views or private garden access for up to twelve guests. The property includes a professionally equipped office, fitness room, crimson red game room, and mini-theater across its 5,000-square-foot living space. Outside, the lush back garden and large heated infinity pool provide ideal spots for soaking in the sun and enjoying majestic sunset scenes over Cap Ferrat's neighboring peninsula. With its fusion of classic charm and modern comforts, Villa Monaco offers a luxurious retreat on the Riviera.

LES GRANDS CHAIS MONÉGASQUES

If you’re a wine aficionado, you will want to visit Les Grands Chais Monégasques–the oldest wine cellar in Monaco. This prestigious cellar supplies most of the finest restaurants in the Principality. You’ll be happy to know Les Grands Chais Monégasques hosts wine tastings in its chic surroundings. The cellar also has a gift shop where you can purchase bottles from the most elite wine and champagne producers, both large and small. The cellar also stocks some outstanding whiskies as well.

When you trust LVH with your Monaco luxury travel plans, we will go the extra mile to ensure all your vacation wishes are met or exceeded. If you would like to attend the Monaco Yacht Show, please contact one of our client relations professionals, who will begin planning your trip and secure your VIP passes for the show. In addition to luxury accommodations, we will build a personal itinerary for you with everything you would love to see and do in and around Monaco. All you need to do is share your vacation dreams with us, and we will work to make them come true!