Must-see shopping in Provence & the Côte d'Azur

  • Cave du Félibrige

    Aix-en-Provence

    Run by committed oenophiles Francois and Vincent, this trove of rare and delightful bottles aims to cover the many French styles and terroirs, paying…

  • Morning Market

    Aix-en-Provence

    No spot in Aix revs up your taste buds more than the city’s premier food market, where trestle tables groan each morning under the weight of marinated…

  • Marché de la Libération

    Nice

    After the Cours Selaya produce market, this is Nice's largest outdoor display of fresh fruit and veggies – and an authentically local experience. When it…

  • Maison Auer

    Nice

    With its gilded counters and mirrors, this opulent shop – run by the same family for five generations – looks more like a 19th-century boutique than a…

  • Marché Provençal

    Antibes

    A wonderful – and as its name hints, very Provençal – local market selling fruit, vegetables, meat, cheese and local products like tapenade (olive spread)…

  • Maison de la Boule

    Marseille

    Pick up a set of handmade boules (complete with matching carry bag), plus plenty of other souvenirs of France’s iconic game. There’s also an indoor court…

  • Book in Bar

    Aix-en-Provence

    Bibliophiles rejoice: this brilliant Anglophile bookshop has a huge selection of English-language books for sale (among works in other languages) and a…

  • The cours Julien Farmers' Market sells organic vegetables

    Farmers Market

    Marseille

    Every Wednesday morning the farmers market along cours Julien squawks with life, colour and accordion music as traders flog mounds of organic vegetables,…

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    Maison Empereur

    Marseille

    If you only have time to visit one shop in Marseille, make it this one. Run by the same family since 1827, France’s oldest hardware store remains a one…

  • Fromagerie Ceneri

    Cannes

    With cowbells strung from the wooden ceiling, and a stunning array of cheeses, this is the only place to shop for dairy products in Cannes. A master…

  • Cave de la Tour

    Nice

    Since 1947, locals have been trusting the owners of this atmospheric cave (wine celler) to find the best wines from across the Alpes-Maritimes and Var. It…

  • Four des Navettes

    Marseille

    Opened in 1781, this is the oldest bakery in Marseille; it's been passed down between three families, and it still uses the original 18th-century oven. It…

  • La Boutique des Passionnés

    Arles

    Starting out as a humble record shop, La Boutique des Passionnés has grown into a cultural centre – promoting and selling tickets for shows, hosting…

  • Friperie Caprice

    Nice

    Nice's favourite vintage shop is a treasure trove of clothing, jewellery and accessories spanning much of the 20th century; what really sets it apart is…

  • Market

    St-Tropez

    Forget the fancy side of St-Tropez for a while, and re-enter a more traditional Provence at this twice-weekly market, offering everything from cheese…

  • Cours Saleya Food Market

    Nice

    Fruit and vegetables, olives, cheeses, breads, herbs and spices – no market is a finer reflection of local Niçois life.

  • Malt window

    Malt

    Marseille

    This artisanal beer shop sells a top notch selection of ales, IPAs, lagers, stouts and the like from across France as well as Canada, Italy, the UK, the…

  • Marché Forville

    Cannes

    For local culture, head to Cannes' busy food market, a couple of blocks back from the port. In the biz since 1934, it is one of the most important markets…

  • The pink hues of et Moi et Moi

    et Moi et Moi

    Marseille

    Quirky and stylish homewares, kids' toys, patisseries, fine chocolate and even a small contemporary art gallery: there's a surprising variety of delights…

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    Unity Conceptstore

    Marseille

    Owned by a designer and an architect, Unity has plenty of suitcase-fillers for the modern aesthete. Painted skateboards by Boom-Art, Pantone coffee mugs,…

  • The Cut & Mix concept store

    Cut & Mix

    Marseille

    Not your ordinary hair salon, Cut & Mix multitasks as a record store, bookshop and event space. Sociable owners Floriane and Christophe even host…

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    Marseille

    Another of Marseille’s fine soap sellers, selling unusual perfumes like chocolate, verveine and aniseed.

  • La Grande Savonnerie

    Marseille

    Soap-making in Marseille has been traced by some to the 14th century, but much of the stuff for sale at the city’s markets is made elsewhere. That’s not…

  • Au Bonheur des Cocottes

    Nice

    Vintage clothing, jewellery, accessories and antique knick-knacks are just the beginning at this sweet boutique tucked among the bars and restaurants of…

  • Atelier du Santon

    Marseille

    Head to the boutique of Santons Marcel Carbonel (within the Musée du Santon) for tiny kiln-fired figures – or santons (from santoùn, meaning ‘little saint…

  • Moulin à Huile d’Olive Alziari

    Nice

    Superb (but very expensive) hand-pressed olive oil, fresh from the mill on the outskirts of Nice. It comes in several flavours of differing fruitiness…

  • Olio Donato

    Nice

    Italian influence in Nice has always been strong, and it remains so today in shops such as Olio Donato, where you'll find a wealth of products from…

  • Fish Market

    Nice

    Pick up freshly caught fish from Nice’s daily fish market.

  • UndARTground

    Marseille

    As the street-art daubed walls of this concept store and gallery suggest, it showcases the work of local underground artists. As well as posters by eBoy…

  • La Boutique du Chocolat

    Côte d'Azur

    Candied fruits, chocolate-coated citrus-fruit peel and the most extraordinary ice cream – rose petal, jasmine or violet, or poppy sorbet (one/two scoops …

  • La Chambre aux Confitures

    Aix-en-Provence

    This pretty, orderly little shop sells delicious artisanal jams – including unexpected flavours like gooseberry, lavender, strawberries in champagne and…

  • La Boutique du Flacon

    Nice

    Take a trip back in time at this unique shop specialising in vintage perfume bottles with belle-époque-style spray pumps. English-speaking artist-owner…

  • Chez Fabienne Ambrosio

    Nice

    Filled with kitchen goods and homewares of all kinds, including pans for making traditional socca (chickpea pancakes), this old-fashioned neighbourhood…

  • Bontà Italiane

    Nice

    If your taste-buds are pining for Italy, this deli is the answer to your prayers. You'll find a vast array of Italian specialities, from fresh pasta to…

  • Galerie ArtNice

    Nice

    The local artwork in this Vieux Nice gallery ranges from jewellery and fashion accessories to paintings and etchings, but the catchiest souvenirs here are…

  • Au Pays du Citron

    Menton

    Limoncello, lemon-infused olive oil, lemon preserve, lemon wine and lemon syrup are just some of the delicious products you’ll be able to sample and buy…

  • Les Grandes Caves Caprioglio

    Nice

    This well-stocked shop is a good place to find Bellet, a small-production AOC wine grown on the hillsides northwest of Nice. It's also where locals go to…

  • La Pause Douceur

    St-Tropez

    Run by local girl Delphine and her mother, this irresistible little shop sells delicious home-made chocolates, biscuits and sweet treats. The praline…

  • JP Paci

    Cannes

    Artisan chocolatier Jean-Patrice Paci crafts perfectly formed rounds of Camembert cheese, ravioli squares, red roses, tool boxes and flower pots out of…

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