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Timetable

Opening hours are generally the same as in France. Some shops may be closed on Sundays, during Monegasque public holidays or during the Formula 1 Grand Prix.

The number of visitors is generally higher during the summer and during major international events

Public holidays in Monaco: January¹, January 27, Easter Monday, May¹ , Ascension Day, Whit Monday, Corpus Christi Day, August 15, November¹ , November 19, December 8 and December 25. If one of these days falls on a Sunday, it is made up on Monday

Budget & Tips

Prices are generally very high on the luxury brands. On the other hand, most local and artisanal products are sold at very reasonable prices. Unless otherwise indicated, credit cards are accepted everywhere (including, sometimes, American Express)

It is also possible to pay for your purchases with the mobile application Carlo App, which supports local commerce while allowing you to generate 5% cashback, which you can then spend in another business in the Principality. Be careful, this application requires a very good Internet connection, which is not the case everywhere!

Sales

The Principality observes several sales periods:

From January 2 to February 15, then from July¹

From February 15th to March 31st and from July^1st

What's very local

Most of the local and artisanal products are sold at the Condamine market and the Monte Carlo market. There are also a few stores (especially in the Old Town) that showcase local know-how.

Tourist traps

Since Monegasque commerce is very well regulated, you can visit local shops without fear of counterfeit or prohibited goods. Peddlers are rare, if not non-existent, in the Principality.