Made in Marseille
Where to shop for Christmas?
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Gifts for the sweet tooth
Whether as a gift or simply as part of your Christmas meal, a wide range of 100% handmade delicacies from Marseille will be ideal for the festive season. These merchants are pulling out all the stops to delight you this year! Don’t hesitate to succumb to temptation, where the quality and authenticity of the products will thrill your taste buds!
- Le Four des Navettes
(re)Discover Marseille’s famous navettes with orange blossom, fresh from the oven. A Marseille institution located at the foot of Abbaye Saint Victor.
136, rue Sainte (Saint-Victor) 13007 Marseille
- Les Accoules shuttle bus
Les navettes des Accoules are located in the Panier district and produce the famous navette marseillaise, an orange blossom-flavored cookie. José Orsoni, a master craftsman from Marseilles and Corsica, also offers delicately flavored Canistrelli and Cucciole.
68 Rue Caisserie, 13002 Marseille
- Marseille shortbread
Their specialty? La frétillante. This is an artisanal shortbread made in an exclusive mold representing the emblem of Marseille’s historic heritage: the sardine. They also offer a wide range of shortbread in the shape of the sea: seashells, seahorses, starfish…
12 Rue de l’Évêché, 13002 Marseille
- Nouchig
This is the benchmark for dragées, but it’s also a very good address for chocolate (from designer chocolatier Fabrice Gillotte) and confectionery such as pâte de fruits and calissons.
45, rue Vacon 13001 Marseille
- L'espérantine Chocolaterie
L’Espérantine is a unique artisan chocolatier, offering authentic, quality products. What do we love? Its fruity olive oil chocolates!
Les Voûtes de la Major 17 Quai de La Tourette 13002 Marseille
- Chocolatier/ Confiserie Dromel Aîné
Dromel Ainé is Marseille’s oldest chocolate confectioner. It specializes in marrons glacés. You can also find chocolates, calissons, nougat, confectionery…
19 Avenue du Prado 13006 Marseille
- Sylvain Depuichaffray chocolate factory
The Sylvain Depuichaffray patisserie offers sublime cake creations that please both the eye and the taste buds. It’s also an exceptional chocolate shop, with the famous “Navettes du Palais” with a hint of aniseed, praline and orange blossom.
66, rue Grignan 13001 Marseille
- La Chocolatière de Marseille
Quality artisanal products, made on site with unique know-how. Manufacturer of the genuine “Barre Marseillaise”, a real treat for the taste buds!
The chocolate factory also makes chocolates with no added sugar.35 Rue Vacon, 13001 Marseille
04 91 11 96 24 - Fromagerie La Meulerie
Discover a selection of the best farmhouse cheeses from quality producers. You’ll also find a delicatessen corner.
9 Grand Rue, 13002 Marseille
04 96 22 13 68249 Corniche Kennedy
13007 Marseille
Marseille
Discover our selection of boutiques offering gift ideas that make reference to our beautiful city of Marseille! Sardines, pastis, pétanque balls… let yourself be inspired!
- La Boule Bleue
La Boule Bleue, a century-old family business, is a benchmark in the world of pétanque in Marseille. You can have your own custom-made triplette de boules. It’s a must-have for every good Marseillais!
4 Place des 13 Cantons – 13002 Marseille
- Le Marseillais
Le Marseillais is a seafaring brand for people attached to Marseille and its environment. It offers clothing for women, men and children, and the flocking is done in their own silk-screening workshop in Marseille.
73, Boulevard de la Méditerranée – 13015 Marseille
- Savonnerie Marseillaise de la Licorne
A tradition of Marseilles craftsmanship. Come and discover our 2-storey boutique in the Old Port. A wide selection of products, soaps, essential oils, decorative objects, there’s something for everyone! If you like, you can even visit the soap museum next door.
26 Quai de Rive Neuve, 13007 Marseille
- Marseille on vacation
100% Marseilles T-shirts for the whole family, inspired by the Marseilles way of speaking. A wide range of accessories are also on sale: cushions, pouches, bags, mugs…
7 Rue Bailli de Suffren – 13001 Marseille
- Cristal Limiñana
Here, pastis takes pride of place. Aniseed-flavored drinks, from pastis de Marseille to anisette, are all made in this Marseille factory. You can even take a tour of the factory (reservation required).
99-101 Boulevard Jeanne d’Arc, 13005 Marseille
04 91 47 66 72 – infos@cristal-liminana.com
Maison de la boule, 4 place des 13 cantons, 13002 Marseille
Wellness gifts
- L'Occitane en Provence
L’Occitane en Provence offers well-being products based on essential oils and natural ingredients from Provence, for unique, radiant beauty. From body, face and hair care to make-up and perfume, discover their fair trade products.
22 Rue Haxo 13001 Marseille
- Compagnie de Provence
In 1990, two friends from Marseille created this brand with the aim of preserving the traditional Marseille soap cube. Today, the brand offers a wide range of cosmetics made with top-quality ingredients: creams, skincare products, candles…
18 Rue Francis Davso 13001 Marseille
- Father Blaize
La pharmacie herboristerie du Père Blaize is a Marseille institution in the art of healing with plants. Among their thousands of products are medicinal herbs, herbal teas and essential oils, the fruit of traditional know-how.
4 Rue Meolan et du Père Blaize, 13001 Marseille
- Dammann Frères
Dammann Frères recently set up shop in downtown Marseille. The company offers top-quality teas and infusions, including a “Noël en Provence” black tea with honey, fig and strawberry flavors, which we invite you to discover.
9 Rue Paradis, 13001 Marseille
- La Crique
A cosmetics brand that offers vegan and natural products. Their jars are made of glass and manufactured in France.
Gifts for the fashion conscious
For your loved ones (or for yourself), we’ve selected a selection of Made in Marseille boutiques! Inspired by Provence and Marseille, you’ll find rare gems in these boutiques!
- Souleiado
- Three Windows
Trois fenêtres is a concept store brimming with items and gift ideas. Whether you’re looking for fashion, home decor or jewelry, you’re sure to find what you’re looking for!
5 Rue du Petit Puits, 13002 Marseille
- Baixe
Casablanca changes its name to Baixe. A 100% Marseilles design house of shimmering colors and prints.
63 Cours julien – 13006 Marseille
04 91 47 16 486, Rue de la Tour – 13001 Marseille
- Azul
This concept store offers a true Mediterranean lifestyle. You’ll discover a selection of furniture, home decor, fashion and jewelry in the colors of the South.
73 Rue Francis Davso, 13001 Marseille
09 73 56 05 29 - Creations Mary Bags
Incredible bags 100% from Marseille! For 3 generations, this family of leather craftsmen has been offering exceptional know-how and bags that are always up to date. This boutique-workshop is a must in Marseilles fashion.
1 Rue Fort du Sanctuaire – 13006
04 91 37 14 49 - Mother House
This concept store is the ideal place to find the perfect gift for Christmas.
Gifts for the little ones
Make the little ones happy and surround your tree with 100% Marseille toys and clothes that will make their eyes shine!
- Mini hero
This is the world of the little ones! Decorations, fashion, childcare, you’ll find everything you need in a warm and friendly atmosphere.
201 Rue Paradis, 13006 Marseille
- Arthur my hero
A colorful and cheerful boutique! You’ll find a wide range of toys, games, decorative items and stationery, for all ages and prices!
110 Cours Julien – 13006 Marseille
04 91 47 36 20 - 1.2.3 Solène
This children’s concept store is a real delight!
You’ll find a boutique dedicated to children (aged 0-10), a tea room, a gallery (with exhibitions dedicated to the very young) and workshops.20 Boulevard Longchamp – 13001 Marseille
04 84 88 54 85 - Household peace
Children’s clothing and accessories all made in Marseille and customizable.
107 Boulevard Chave – 13005 Marseille
More responsible gifts
- Green flamingos
A place totally dedicated to making natural, zero-waste cosmetics.
On-demand workshops. Several formulas are available. A lovely gift to offer.6 rue Marengo – 13006 Marseille
To find out more - Poupe workshop
A boutique that gives a second life to old boat fenders. Genuine marvels emerge from this Marseilles workshop.
- Okjo
A zero-waste, eco-responsible boutique. Products for the kitchen, bathroom and household, as well as children’s items and gift ideas.
106 Corniche Kennedy, 13007 Marseille.
To find out more - April
A whole range of organic cosmetics.
50, rue Saint Ferréol – 13001 Marseille
To find out more - Espigas
Espadrilles and slippers Made in Marseille.
3 Cours Jean-Ballard – 13001 Marseille
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The little attention that will always please
If you don’t have any particular ideas, here’s a list that will give you some! Several boutiques to delight your loved ones.
- Ravel pottery
A unique know-how, this family business has been in existence for 5 generations. It is one of the oldest ceramics factories in France. You’ll find exceptional terracotta pots here!
8 Avenue des Goums – 13400 Aubagne
04 42 18 79 79 - Edition Parenthèse
- La Butinerie
La Butinerie is an original concept: a café-flower shop! You’ll find seasonal flowers sourced exclusively from local growers. Enjoy a cup of tea, a cup of coffee or a gourmet pastry.
103 Rue Sainte – 13007
04 91 61 47 38 - Emperor's house
You’re sure to find just the thing here! Everything from small hardware items to the most unusual kitchenware, curtain rods and accessories. From sanitaryware to wood and glass cutting, from locksmithing to gardening, from DIY to painting and even beauty products!
4 Rue Des Récolettes – 13001 Marseille
04 91 54 15 01 – contact@empereur.fr
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