What a place of culture! Too many places or businesses to mention in 400 words!

It is rather like a children's rhyme, starting with Butcher, Baker, Candlestick Maker.......

If you are after Ladies Boutiques check out Gilly at Mono Monmouth, or Ladies Fashions then Katie at Raft. Fancy glamming up? Go and see Total Look to have your hair done or Lauren at Envisage or Erica at Designed for Beauty in Beaufort Mews for your beauty treatments.

Looking for that special something for the home, take a look at ARTico where their motto is 'the best choice and the best quality at the very best price'.

There really is the Butcher: Duncan from Le Gourmet, and the Greengrocer: Phil from Munday & Jones - both come highly recommended, but don't forget the Baker too: Richard from Wigmores.

Looking for that lovely gift? then visit: Emma Webster Flowers where Emma has some really beautiful contemporary flowers.

Getting married and want some rings? or just want to spend your bonus on something really unique? Take a look at Atelier Gilmar, where they sell high quality jewellery, made on the premises.

Time for something to eat: Bistro Prego in Church Street have a really great menu whether for lunch or in the evening. But did you know that they have a cocktail bar too? Take a look next time your there. Or, why not try Mocos, where everyone says their food is to great.

And perhaps it's time for some culture: Rossiter Books stock an amazing selection and give personal service in recommending your next great read. Or, why not visit The Savoy Theatre, where every week you will find another great act or performance from someone really interesting or entertaining? Looking for some art? Take a look at New Leaf Gallery, where Jacqui has 7 exhibitions a year of fine and applied art. Monmouth? Culture? Definately.

Old Town, Monmouth - whether it is White Swan Court, Priory Street, Church Street, Agincourt Square, St. Mary Street or Beaufort Mews, you will find some real hidden gems of Monmouth.

Agincourt Square - now that's somewhere we didn't mention.... Shire Hall. You've had the culture, now here is the real history of our town.

Go and take a look next time you are in town.

Photo courtesy of Wikipedia: Monmouth file: Bob Crowther