The Luberon
A small sweet shop selling locally made fruits confits (candied fruits) and calissons d’Aix (iced candied fruits). It’s been in business for three…
Must-see shopping in Provence & the Côte d'Azur
Nice
Owner Laurent Viterbo presides over a cornucopia of locally produced cheeses – including sheep-, goat- and cow-milk varieties – at this favourite Vieux…
Nice
Down in the heart of Nice's antiques district, this amazing shop specialises in vintage musical instruments of every description, from hunting horns to…
St-Tropez
Hand-crafting sandals (from €240) since 1933 for such clients as Picasso and Brigitte Bardot. There’s another branch nearby.
St-Tropez
Colette brought a pair of sandals from Greece to Atelier Rondini (open since 1927) to be replicated. It’s still making the iconic sandals today (from…
Alpes-de-Haute-Provence
Picnic supplies galore are on offer at this friendly grocer's on the village square. There's a great cheese selection, as well as homemade charcuterie and…
Marseille
An adopted Marseillaise, Virginie Monroe creates delicate, affordable necklaces, earrings, brooches and bracelets from bronze, gems, enamel and glass.
St-Tropez
Outlet for St-Tropez hand-crafted sandals (from €240). K Jacques has been around since 1933, serving such clients as Picasso and Brigitte Bardot.
Nice
This shop in the stylish Carré d'Or district carries a wide selection of French wines, including the locally produced Bellet AOC.
Nice
Delectable macaroons and chocolates from pâtissier (pastry chef) Pascal Lac. There are three other branches around town.
Nice
A must for antiques-lovers, this place gathers multiple dealers under a single roof in the heart of Nice's Port neighbourhood.
Nice
Cours Saleya’s western half is filled with its famous flower market, selling bucketfuls of blooms.
Nice
A flea market takes over the cours Saleya on Monday, selling furniture and trinkets of all kinds.
Côte d'Azur
Beaulieu's open-air produce market takes place in the town centre every morning of the year.
Marseille
Fresh food, clothing, cheap gadgets and more on a large square. On Friday it’s flowers.
Marseille
From bold, graphic necklaces to dainty leaf-shaped earrings and bracelets, all of the metal and leather creations from this pretty petite boutique are…
Aix-en-Provence
This calissonnier specialises in Aix’s sweetest treat: small, diamond-shaped chewy calissons, made of almond meal, citrus peel and wafer. They were first…
Marseille
A bit touristy, perhaps, but if you’re keen to sample some of 75 different varieties of Provence’s favourite aperitif – the aniseed-flavoured firewater…
Marseille
For cosmetics and artisanal soap, au naturel or scented with olive oil, fig or wilder Provençal fragrances, hit this iconic savon de Marseille (Marseille…
Cité Marchande Docks de la Riviera
Nice
One of Nice's most traditional covered markets is this local-focused indoor affair in a brick building near the heart of Libération. Meat, fish, cheese,…
Marseille
Baker José Orsoni specialises in making the city’s signature biscuits, the orange-perfumed navettes de Marseille, as well as macarons and canistrelli …
Distilleries et Domaines de Provence
Alpes-de-Haute-Provence
In business since 1898, this friendly distillery makes its own pastis and absinthe. Look for the sign marked ‘Espace Dégustation’ and the antique still…
Marseille
This vast mid-19th century complex of shipping warehouses, derelict by the 1990s, has been redeveloped and now includes shops, boutiques and galleries.
Marseille
Located one block south of La Canebière, this multicultural market has around 30 stalls selling fruit, veggies, fish and dried goods.
Alpes-de-Haute-Provence
A lovely little bookshop just off the village square, with lots of Provençal books and postcards. It also host literary events.
Marseille
A true trove of maps – whether it's local plans you need, or something more far-flung.
St-Tropez
Since 1999 this chic boutique has sold secondhand and vintage designer clothes and accessories.
Nice
This enormous shopping mall spans a city block and hosts the usual fashion franchises.
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