Nice
After the Cours Selaya produce market, this is Nice's largest outdoor display of fresh fruit and veggies – and an authentically local experience. When it…
Must-see shopping in Côte d'Azur
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Nice
With its gilded counters and mirrors, this opulent shop – run by the same family for five generations – looks more like a 19th-century boutique than a…
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Antibes
A wonderful – and as its name hints, very Provençal – local market selling fruit, vegetables, meat, cheese and local products like tapenade (olive spread)…
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Cannes
With cowbells strung from the wooden ceiling, and a stunning array of cheeses, this is the only place to shop for dairy products in Cannes. A master…
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Nice
Since 1947, locals have been trusting the owners of this atmospheric cave (wine celler) to find the best wines from across the Alpes-Maritimes and Var. It…
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Nice
Nice's favourite vintage shop is a treasure trove of clothing, jewellery and accessories spanning much of the 20th century; what really sets it apart is…
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St-Tropez
Forget the fancy side of St-Tropez for a while, and re-enter a more traditional Provence at this twice-weekly market, offering everything from cheese…
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Les Maîtres Vignerons de la Presqu’île de St-Tropez
Côte d'Azur
Shop for Côtes de Provence AOC wine at this clearinghouse of regional vineyards, near the giant roundabouts to the west of St-Tropez.
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Nice
Fruit and vegetables, olives, cheeses, breads, herbs and spices – no market is a finer reflection of local Niçois life.
Cannes
For local culture, head to Cannes' busy food market, a couple of blocks back from the port. In the biz since 1934, it is one of the most important markets…
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Nice
Vintage clothing, jewellery, accessories and antique knick-knacks are just the beginning at this sweet boutique tucked among the bars and restaurants of…
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Moulin à Huile d’Olive Alziari
Nice
Superb (but very expensive) hand-pressed olive oil, fresh from the mill on the outskirts of Nice. It comes in several flavours of differing fruitiness…
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Nice
Italian influence in Nice has always been strong, and it remains so today in shops such as Olio Donato, where you'll find a wealth of products from…
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Côte d'Azur
Candied fruits, chocolate-coated citrus-fruit peel and the most extraordinary ice cream – rose petal, jasmine or violet, or poppy sorbet (one/two scoops …
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Nice
Take a trip back in time at this unique shop specialising in vintage perfume bottles with belle-époque-style spray pumps. English-speaking artist-owner…
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Nice
Filled with kitchen goods and homewares of all kinds, including pans for making traditional socca (chickpea pancakes), this old-fashioned neighbourhood…
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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…
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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…
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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…
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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…
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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…
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Cannes
Artisan chocolatier Jean-Patrice Paci crafts perfectly formed rounds of Camembert cheese, ravioli squares, red roses, tool boxes and flower pots out of…
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Nice
Owner Laurent Viterbo presides over a cornucopia of locally produced cheeses – including sheep-, goat- and cow-milk varieties – at this favourite Vieux…
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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…
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St-Tropez
Hand-crafting sandals (from €240) since 1933 for such clients as Picasso and Brigitte Bardot. There’s another branch nearby.
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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…
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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.
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Nice
Delectable macaroons and chocolates from pâtissier (pastry chef) Pascal Lac. There are three other branches around town.
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Nice
This shop in the stylish Carré d'Or district carries a wide selection of French wines, including the locally produced Bellet AOC.
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Nice
A must for antiques-lovers, this place gathers multiple dealers under a single roof in the heart of Nice's Port neighbourhood.
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Nice
Cours Saleya’s western half is filled with its famous flower market, selling bucketfuls of blooms.
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Nice
A flea market takes over the cours Saleya on Monday, selling furniture and trinkets of all kinds.
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Côte d'Azur
Beaulieu's open-air produce market takes place in the town centre every morning of the year.
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Cité Marchande Docks de la Riviera
Nice
One of Nice's most traditional covered markets is this local-focused indoor affair in a brick building near the heart of Libération. Meat, fish, cheese,…
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St-Tropez
Since 1999 this chic boutique has sold secondhand and vintage designer clothes and accessories.
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Nice
This enormous shopping mall spans a city block and hosts the usual fashion franchises.
