Monaco Centre Commercial De Fontvieille - Shopping Destination
Fontvieille Shopping Centre in Monaco: Carrefour Market, everyday shops, restaurants and Le Stella cinema in the Fontvieille district.
Key facts
- Location
- Fontvieille district, on reclaimed land
- Retailers
- Carrefour Market supermarket, fashion, sports, services
- Facilities
- Restaurants, Le Stella cinema, adjacent public car park
- Hours
- Typically 10 AM–7:30 PM, Monday to Saturday
Overview
Centre Commercial de Fontvieille is Monaco's main everyday shopping centre, in the Fontvieille district on land reclaimed from the sea. It groups around thirty shops, a Carrefour Market supermarket, restaurants and the Le Stella cinema. Its role is residential and practical rather than luxury — luxury retail is concentrated in Monte-Carlo's Carré d'Or.
Shops & services
Food
- Carrefour Market Monaco: the main supermarket inside the centre, open early
- Cheese, deli, bakery and wine retailers nearby
Fashion and equipment
- French and Italian ready-to-wear chains
- Sports equipment shops
- Mobile and electronics: Monaco Telecom and other operators are represented
- Children's clothing and childcare
Practical services
- Pharmacy
- Banks and ATMs
- Dry cleaner
- Hair salon
- Newsagent / tobacconist
Tenant lineup changes over time — check on-site signage for the current list.
Dining
Around a dozen restaurants and cafés inside the centre or immediately next to it:
- Brasseries and bistros around the square: €20–40 per head at lunch
- Sandwich bars and fast food: €10–18
- Terrace cafés and ice cream
Several stay open after the shops close, especially on event nights at Stade Louis-II.
Le Stella cinema
The Le Stella cinema is the only cinema on the Rock. It runs:
- Several air-conditioned screens
- Films in original version with subtitles (VO) and dubbed in French (VF)
- Children's screenings on weekends
- Standard tickets around €11–14, reduced rates for children, students and seniors
Practical Information
Getting there
- CAM bus: Line 6 (Stade Louis-II / Larvotto) is the most direct; Line 1 stops at Place d'Armes, a few minutes' walk away
- Walking: 15–20 minutes from Port Hercule, either under the Rock or via the esplanade
- Car: the large Fontvieille public car park is adjacent (hourly rate, first hour often discounted)
Hours
- Shops: 10 AM–7:30 PM, Monday to Saturday
- Supermarket: opens earlier, reduced hours on Sundays
- Restaurants: standard lunch and dinner; some open Sundays
- Cinema: screenings until around 10:30 PM
Budget
| Item | Cost |
|---|---|
| Weekly groceries | €80–200 |
| Lunch on site | €15–35 |
| Cinema ticket | €11–14 |
| Two-hour parking | €3–6 |
For neighbourhood context, see our guides to the Fontvieille district and Port Hercule.
The information provided is for general guidance only. For official procedures, always consult the official sources.
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