Agnès B.

This is France’s Rolls-Royce of department stores. Here you will find many of the finest things that France has to offer in the way of clothes and souvenirs. It is also centrally located — even if slightly hidden behind its pillared arcades. An essential place to shop during the big sales in January and July.

First take a walk along the Avenue de Notre Dame. You can find some labels at bargain prices for children in places like Bisque-Bisque Rage. At the Basilica, turn south along the Avenue Jean Médecin. This avenue cannot (and should not) be missed. This is where you will find many of the major fast-fashion brands…

At rue Saint-François de Paule, you can revel in tasting Alziari’s world-famous olive oil. Or why not enjoy the fragrance of Bruno, the truffle king’s black fungi? Not to mention the sweets at Maison Auers! Take a look at Nice’s pulsing heart, the Provençal-scented flower market (marché aux Fleurs), then turn eastwards along the rue…

After a visit to the Modern Museum (MAMAC) and its souvenir shop, walk along rue Defly to rue Gioffredo. This houses an interesting range of everything from home furnishings to a milliner. Take a peek at rue Gubernatis — if for no other reason than to stock up on wine bottles. If you still have…

In recent years, Monoprix, with its food and clothing departments, has gained an increasing cult status. This is where you can really find an exciting selection of goods at low prices. Look out especially for their own-label brands on the delicatessen shelves.

If you are travelling with your teenage kid, be sure to go to CAP3000 — a real attraction for the young ones. This big shopping mall has 150 shops and restaurants, needless to say that you will find anything that you are looking for.

Cop Copine is a brand perfect for young, chic and edgy women. The design is clean, simple and always with an interesting twist with lovely attention to detail.

Agnès B. is a beautiful, bright and spacious store located close to the seafront in Nice. They have a relaxed feminine style for women and cool, funky style for men.

Sylvie T. creates beautiful paintings through her own interpretation of Nice. Everything from the narrow streets to the facades, to the old Nice and the lovely landscape.

Really good, freshly-processed chocolate that just melts in your mouth is hard to beat. Chocolate with fruits, chocolate with nuts, one piece or how many as you like — this is the place to go to! Maison Auer is one of the oldest chocolate shops in Nice, owned by its founding family since the early…

Nice offers a great selection of shopping options for adults, but also does not disappoint cute baby fashion aficionados. At Bonpoint, the clothes are on the expensive side, but if you are lucky they have a sale.

Saint-Tropez offers great shopping with the greatest international brands, especially when it comes to summer fashion. The main luxury fashion companies have established themselves, one after the other, in this summer resort. You will find fashion brands like Louis Vuitton, Dolce & Gabbana and Dior, as well as more niche luxury brands.

Do not miss the popular open-air market at the Place des Lices, open on Tuesday and Saturday mornings. It often attracts more than 100 stalls selling local delicacies and craft items.

The beachfront is where the main shopping scene is located; you will find small stores dotting the alleys around the harbour and chic boutiques on the beach. If you fancy high-end shopping, walk to Rue Gambetta for the designer names. Another great shopping street is Rue du General Allard that runs west from the port,…

Another great shopping street is Rue du General Allard that runs west from the port, a winding streets in the old town. This is where you will find a good mix of old and new, top designers and ordinary things.

Monaco is definitely the international capital of luxury and where you will find the finest name in haute couture, perfume and jewellery including Dolce & Gabbana, Sergio Rossi, Dior, Tod’s, Chloé and Jimmy Choo. These high fashion stores can be found on the prestigious area Carré d’Or.

Fontvieille Shopping Centre is also a good place for shopping and provides 36 shops including clothes, hi-fi equipment, music and furniture. There are also various restaurants if you are feeling hungry.

While there are plenty of tourist shops in the main harbour area, some of the best shopping is situated in Monaco-Ville, a medieval pedestrian quarter that offers a lot of shops and boutiques selling everything you would like to buy from Monaco.