Travel TipsMonaco

SHOPPING

Monégasque products include perfume, chocolates, ceramics, clothing, hosiery, shoes, books, jewelry and embroidery. Handcrafted items are sold at Boutique du Rocher, a charity of the late Princess Grace. Monégasque stamps are highly prized by collectors.

Shopping hours
Mon-Sat 0900-1230 and 1500-1830.

Currency Information:

Currency
The first Euro coins and notes were introduced in January 2002. For details of the Euro currency, exchange rates and currency restrictions, see France section.

Credit & debit cards
All major credit cards are widely accepted. Check with your credit or debit card company for details of merchant acceptability and other services which may be available.

Travelers cheques
Widely accepted. To avoid additional exchange rate charges, travelers are advised to take travelers cheques in Euros, US Dollars or Pounds Sterling.

Banking hours
Mon-Fri 0900-1200 and 1400-1630.