Monaco, being one of the luxurious areas on the French Riviera, has some of the glamorous and luxurious shopping centres in France. The scenic views from different vantage points in shopping areas make shopping a social outing that encompasses glitz and glam. The big shopping centres are Métropole Shopping Center and Fontvieille Shopping Centre, which have major recognised shopping brands and large parking lots. Small boutique shops and markets are available as well. There are other things to do in shopping areas, like eating gourmet food in nearby restaurants and enjoying the balcony views of Monaco and the coastline.