Location: Marseille
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The 10 Best Shopping in Marseille, Provence-Alpes-Cote d'Azur
Travelers visit the port city of Marseille, the third largest city in France, for the meeting of style and history. The bay, flanked by Fort Saint-Nicolas, and Fort Saint-Jean shelters the Castle of If, from Count of Monte Cristo fame. Watched over by the basilica Notre-Dame-de-la-Garde, the city's pedestrian zones and shopping areas (including the colorful French-African quarter) mix with historical sites.Travelers looking for a fun time go to the OK Corral, a cowboy theme amusement park.
Restaurants in Marseille
1. L'Esperantine de Marseille
Overall Ratings
5.0 based on 63 reviews
Reviewed By Karinalee0705 - Vancouver, Canada
The manager was really nice, gentle, and informative. She offered us samples as we walked through the store. Their olives are from South of France (1 hour from Marseille), and they use olive oil in their chocolates instead of milk products. We ended up getting almonds covered with chocolates. Would recommend to anyone who likes chocolates.
2. Le Bazar de Cesar Savonnerie
Overall Ratings
5.0 based on 71 reviews
Reviewed By martinwZ4244YH - Toulouse, France
Of course there is no shortage of soap shops in Marseille. Very much liked the couple selling soap in this shop. Freindly service and 5 soaps for Euro 10 as well as all kinds of other soaps.
3. Atelier Ced Vernay
Overall Ratings
5.0 based on 1 reviews
4. Maison Empereur
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 143 reviews
Reviewed By JRCParis
Spent a magical hour in this exceptional family run store that was founded in 1827. Old fashioned and modern day products - all of the highest quality at reasonable prices. I purchased some "savon de marseille" and a couple of tea towels embossed with "Maison Empereur". Possibly the nicest and most helpful staff that I have found in France - they obviously enjoy working in this unique shop and take great pride in offering excellent client service. In one of the rooms there is an interesting little museum as well as a quiet, cafe that offers drinks and cakes. A "must" when visiting Marseille!
5. La Cure Gourmande
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 58 reviews
6. Savonnerie Marseillaise de la Licorne
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 165 reviews
Reviewed By raechris2011 - Freckleton, United Kingdom
An amazing place to visit it is still a working factory and has times when you can visit for free and you are shown the process it is mainly in French but the guide knows enough English to still tell you what's going on. You are given things to feel and smell which is brilliant you are allowed to take photos. I would say make sure you have a tissue as the smells and dust do get up your nose and make you sneeze. It's not really for small children as I said before the factory is working whist you are being shown around also strangely it's not that large. It's in a little place called cours julien you can get there on the metro 2 it's about a 5 minute walk past the coffee shops and restaurants it is just a shop front to look for if it's early but the whole front does open up if you are going later.so it's easier to find. The shop is well stocked with lots of single soaps and gifts that are a great price.
7. Galerie Alexis Pentcheff
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 5 reviews
8. Les Docks Village
9. Marche de Noailles
Overall Ratings
4.0 based on 117 reviews
Reviewed By bombaybeauty - New York City, United States
It's an authentic window in to the Arab world of Marseille. All kinds of vendors, from meat, to breads, to sweets.
10. Les Terrasses du Port
Overall Ratings
4.0 based on 605 reviews
190 boutiques shopping mall in the new center of Marseille. The place is ideally located with public transport access and a large terrasse offering a wonderful view on the sea.
Reviewed By SaharKattan
Les Terrasses du Port is an amazing Mall with a spacious terrace over looking the Mediterranean Sea where benches and chairs are available to sit and either soak the sun or enjoy the sun setting in such a dramatic way,it shouldn't be missed! the variety of cafes,restaurants at the terrace or on the ground floor may cater to every taste or budget;shopping is also varied and quite easy to go around if one just would like to window shop. Transport is available from the heart of the city by bus or just across to the other side for the Metro. Strongly recommended to spend at least few hours if tight for time.
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