Made in Marseille gifts
Where can I do my Christmas shopping?
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Gifts for the sweet tooth
Whether as gifts or simply as part of your Christmas meal, there are plenty of 100% home-made delicacies from Marseille that are ideal for the festive season. These shopkeepers are doing everything they can to spoil you this year! Don’t hesitate to give in to temptation, where the quality and authenticity of the products will tantalise 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 Saint Victor Abbey.
136, rue Sainte (Saint-Victor) 13007 Marseille
- Les Accoules shuttle bus
The navettes des Accoules are located in the Panier district and produce the famous navette marseillaise, an orange blossom biscuit. José Orsoni, a master craftsman from Marseille and Corsica, also offers delicately flavoured Canistrelli and Cucciole.
68 Rue Caisserie, 13002 Marseille
- Marseille shortbread
Their speciality? La frétillante. This is a traditional shortbread made in an exclusive mould representing the emblem of Marseille’s historic heritage: the sardine. They also offer a range of shortbread in the shape of the sea: shells, seahorses, starfish, etc.
12 Rue de l’Évêché, 13002 Marseille
- Nouchig
This is the benchmark for dragees, but it’s also a very good address for chocolate (from designer chocolatier Fabrice Gillotte) and confectionery such as fruit jellies and calissons.
45, rue Vacon 13001 Marseille
- L'espérantine Chocolaterie
L’Espérantine is a unique artisan chocolate maker, 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/ Confectioner Dromel Aîné
Dromel Ainé is Marseille’s oldest chocolate confectionery. It specialises in the production of marrons glacés. You can also find chocolates, calissons, nougat, confectionery…
19 Avenue du Prado 13006 Marseille
- Sylvain Depuichaffray chocolate factory
Sylvain Depuichaffray’s patisserie offers you sublime cake creations that please both the eye and the taste buds. It’s also an exceptional chocolate shop, offering 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 using unique know-how. We make the real “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" gifts
Discover our selection of shops 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 customised set of 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 who love Marseille and its surroundings. It offers clothing for women, men and children and the flocking is done in their own screen-printing workshop in Marseille.
73, Boulevard de la Méditerranée – 13015 Marseille
- Savonnerie Marseillaise de la Licorne
A traditional Marseille craft. Come and discover our 2-storey boutique in the Old Port. A wide selection of products, soaps, essential oils, decorative items, 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 holiday
100% Marseille-style T-shirts for all the family, inspired by the Marseille way of speaking. A wide range of accessories are also on sale, including cushions, pouches, bags and mugs.
7 Rue Bailli de Suffren – 13001 Marseille
- Cristal Limiñana
This is where pastis takes pride of place. Aniseed-flavoured drinks, from pastis de Marseille to anisette, are all made at this factory in Marseille. You can even take a tour of the factory (booking required)
99-101 Boulevard Jeanne d’Arc, 13005 Marseille
04 91 47 66 72 – infos@cristal-liminana.com
Wellness gifts
- L'Occitane in 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 cube of Marseille soap. Now, a wide range of cosmetic products are available using high-quality ingredients: creams, skincare products, candles, etc.
18 Rue Francis Davso 13001 Marseille
- Father Blaize
The Père Blaize herbal pharmacy is a Marseille institution in the art of treating illness with plants. Their thousands of products include medicinal herbs, herbal teas and essential oils, all the fruit of traditional know-how.
4 Rue Meolan et du Père Blaize, 13001 Marseille
- Dammann Frères
Dammann Frères has recently set up shop in Marseille city centre. The company offers top-quality teas and infusions, including a ‘Noël en Provence’ black tea with flavours of honey, fig and strawberry, which we invite you to discover.
9 Rue Paradis, 13001 Marseille
- La Crique
A cosmetics brand offering 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 put together a selection of Made in Marseille boutiques! Inspired by Provence and Marseille, you’ll find some rare gems in these boutiques!
- Souleiado
Sun-drenched fabrics in the colours of Provence!
21 Rue Francis Davso, 13001 Marseille
- Three Windows
Trois fenêtres is a concept store brimming with items and gift ideas. Whether you’re looking for fashion, home decor or jewellery, you’re sure to find the perfect gift!
5 Rue du Petit Puits, 13002 Marseille
- Baixe
Casablanca is changing its name to Baixe. A 100% Marseilles design house with shimmering colours and prints.
63 Cours julien – 13006 Marseille
04 91 47 16 486, Rue de la Tour – 13001 Marseille
- Azul
This concept store offers a real Mediterranean lifestyle. You’ll discover a selection of furniture, decorations, fashion and jewellery in the colours of the South.
73 Rue Francis Davso, 13001 Marseille
09 73 56 05 29 - Mary Bag Creations
Incredible bags made in Marseille! For 3 generations, this family of leather craftsmen has been offering exceptional expertise and bags that are always up to date. This boutique-workshop is a must for Marseille’s fashion scene.
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.
- Les Minettes en Goguette
For a sweet and meaningful Christmas gift, discover Les Minettes en Goguette, the brand of Véronique Gonzalez. Elegant, comfortable clothes, designed for sensitive skin and a wide range of body shapes (from 38 to 48), made with care in her workshop-boutique, where you can touch the fabrics and try on the creations.
Passage des Folies Bergères – 13002 Marseille
Gifts for the little ones
Make the little ones happy and surround your Christmas tree with 100% Marseille toys and clothes that will make their eyes shine!
- Mini hero
This is the world of 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 colourful and cheerful shop! You’ll find a wide range of toys, games, small decorative items and stationery, for all ages and all prices!
110 Cours Julien – 13006 Marseille
04 91 47 36 20 - Household peace
Children’s clothing and accessories, all made in Marseille and customisable.
107 Boulevard Chave – 13005 Marseille
More responsible gifts
- The Green Flamingos
A place totally dedicated to making natural, zero-waste cosmetics.
Workshops on request. Several formulas are available. A lovely gift to give.6 rue Marengo – 13006 Marseille
To find out more - Poupe workshop
A decorative boutique that gives a second life to old boat fenders. Genuine marvels come out of this Marseille workshop.
- Okjo
A zero-waste and eco-responsible shop. Products for the kitchen, bathroom and household, as well as items for children and gift ideas.
106 Corniche Kennedy, 13007 Marseille.
More info - 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! A range of shops that will delight your friends and family.
- Ravel pottery
A unique expertise, this family business has been in existence for 5 generations. It is one of the oldest ceramic manufacturers in France. You’ll find some 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 coffee or a gourmet pastry while you wait.
103 Rue Sainte – 13007
04 91 61 47 38 - Emperor's house
You’re sure to find just the thing here! You’ll find everything from small hardware items to the most unusual kitchen items, curtain poles and accessories. You’ll find everything from sanitaryware to wood and glass cutting, from locksmithing to gardening, from DIY to painting, not forgetting beauty products!
4 Rue Des Récolettes – 13001 Marseille
04 91 54 15 01 – contact@empereur.fr - Léa Caïe workshop
Giving the gift of a creation by ceramist Léa Caïe means choosing a unique Christmas present: a functional, organic sculpture that highlights plants, invites us to rethink our relationship with nature and incorporates an ingenious autonomous irrigation system.
30 Rue du petit Chantier – 13007 Marseille
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