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Guide Location: Monaco » Monte-Carlo
Guide Type: Self-guided city tour
# of Attractions: 6
Tour Duration: 2 hour(s)
Transportation Mode: by foot
Travel Distance: 3.3 km
Guide Type: Self-guided city tour
# of Attractions: 6
Tour Duration: 2 hour(s)
Transportation Mode: by foot
Travel Distance: 3.3 km
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Author: leticia
Monte-Carlo’s specialty shops provide a unique shopping experience. Fans of the famous Monaco car races will find a nice collection of Boutique Formule 1 and La Boutique Officielle. However, Monte-Carlo specialty shops are not limited to the above. The shops also feature a great collection of Monegasque and Provençale arts and crafts.
Tour Stops and Attractions
1) Chocolaterie de Monaco
Chocolaterie de Monaco features a phenomenal assortment of mouth-watering chocolates and candies. Chocolaterie de Monaco specializes in delicious confectionery and is a paradise for chocolate lovers!
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2) Boutique Formule 1
Monaco is home to the Circuit de Monaco, a race which is part of the Formula One Monaco Grand Prix. Consequently, Monte-Carlo features a plethora of specialty shops where one may buy original T-shirts, model cars, helmets, and other racing equipment.
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3) Sorasio
Sorasio is located on the legendary Avenue des Beaux-Arts, and is a paradise for those who love flowers. Sorasio is a wonderful and elegant store, and is also the official florist for Monaco’s royal family. The specialty shops offers a vast range of different flowers.
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4) Boutique du Rocher
Boutique du Rocher was opened by Princess Grace in the middle of the 1960s. Boutique du Rocher is a gigantic boutique, and considered the primary retailer for Monegasque and Provençale arts and crafts. Visitors will love the hand-carved frames and mirrors, fine paintings, souvenirs, and toys.
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5) Galerie Moghadam
Galerie Moghadam is an award-winning shop which offers hand-works, tapestries, and amazing carpets made from the world's richest materials. Galerie Moghadam will surprise you with its fine carpets of incomparable beauty. The shop also profiles carpets from the town of Tabriz, a former Persian town which specialized in the craft.
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6) La Boutique Officielle
The La Boutique Officielle is a must-see if you are a fan of the well-known Monaco car races. Make sure you pay the store a visit before you go to the Grand-Prix. La Boutique Officielle was founded by the Monaco Automobile Club and offers a wide-range of clothing and racing paraphernalia.
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