Marseille Episode 08 Food and Shopping

This post introduces you to two great pleasures in this Provencal city: Marseille food and Marseille shopping, beginning with the signature dishes and key ingredients of the city's cuisine, plus a few ideas on where to look for restaurants. Then, we outline key items to buy as souvenirs of Marseille, followed by a rundown of the city's main shopping areas and what you can expect to find in each one.  

Reading Suggestions
Garlic, Mint and Sweet Basil by Jean-Claude Izzo
The Marseille Caper by Peter Mayle

 

Links for this post

More Information 
Foodie Guide to Marseille    
Shopping in the Le Panier district   
Eating out in the Le Panier district 
Information on Cours Julien   
Santons of Provence   

Shops and places to visit
Bar de la Marine 
Musee du Savon de Marseille de la Licorne   
La Cure Gourmande  
Olympique de Marseille Souvenir Shop 
Torrefaction Noailles  
Maison de la Boule 
Maison Yellow  
Santons Village in Aubagne  

3 Santons shops in Marseille 
Escoffier  
Arterra  
Marcel Carbonel  

 

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