Var
Affiliated with the Maison des Vins de Bandol in Le Castellet, 12km to the north, this little oenophile's playground provides tastings, keeps a…
Must-see shopping in Provence & the Côte d'Azur
Moulin à Huile de la Balméenne
Vaucluse
Alongside its wines, Beaumes-de-Venise also has a long tradition of olive-growing – and its oils are much-prized. This old mill, in business since 1867,…
Nice
Filled with kitchen goods and homewares of all kinds, including pans for making traditional socca (chickpea pancakes), this old-fashioned neighbourhood…
Bouches-du-Rhône
This cooperative moulin (mill) in Maussane-les-Alpilles produces 200,000L of silken Vallée des Baux-de-Provence AOC oil per year – usually sold out by mid…
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…
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…
Chocolaterie Bernard Castelain
Vaucluse
The specialities at this artisan chocolatier include picholines (dark-chocolate-covered roasted almonds that look like Provençal olives) and Palets des…
Bouches-du-Rhône
Brother-and-sister-run olive-oil mill located 4.5km southwest of St-Rémy, with tastings and homemade tapenade, fruit juice and jam.
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…
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…
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…
Vaucluse
This roadside farmstand northwest of town sells locally grown lavender and other products, including a great gift for cooks: herbes de Provence–infused…
Cannes
Artisan chocolatier Jean-Patrice Paci crafts perfectly formed rounds of Camembert cheese, ravioli squares, red roses, tool boxes and flower pots out of…
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…
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…
Var
The cooperative of Bandol vignerons, from the 16 sq km of the renowned Bandol appellation, showcase their wares in this boutique and information centre.
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.
Bouches-du-Rhône
A hybrid boutique-gallery showcases fashion, jewellery, shoes, furniture and more by local designers. It also hosts Provençal art exhibits.
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.
Bouches-du-Rhône
At Mouriès, 6km southeast of Maussane, pop in for a tasting of exceptional oils milled at Moulin Coopératif.
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.
Bouches-du-Rhône
Thrilling cheese shop with a 12th-century ripening cellar and cheese and charcuterie plates.
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.
Bouches-du-Rhône
Biscuits made using ancient Roman, Renaissance, alpine and Arlésien recipes.
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…
