Shopping in Marseille - authentic goods, best outlets, malls and boutiques

La Canebière is considered the main shopping street in Marseille. It is a pedestrian. The street attracts tourists not only with a variety of interesting shops but also with architectural sights. Fashion boutiques and designer stores, antique and bookstores, and souvenir shops that are so popular with tourists, are located on the first floors of historic buildings today. Shops of various price categories are located on the main street. It will be interesting for both wealthy tourists and budget shoppers to visit them.

Other interesting streets originate from the main street. Rue St Ferréol and Rue Paradis are considered to be a single shopping area. They are located next to each other. It is believed that the most prestigious and expensive Marseille shops are located on these streets. This is where inveterate shoppers, who do not save money on new outfits and accessories, go shopping. You can find Diable Noir and Virgin branded stores on these streets. There is also a major shopping gallery Galeries Lafayette here. One of the largest city department stores is located nearby. It's called Monoprix. The Mediterranean fashion center is located in one of the most beautiful historical buildings today.

It will be interesting to walk near the Cours Julien square for those who prefer designer clothes and accessories. Dozens of popular restaurants and cafes are located directly around the square. You can find a lot of interesting designer stores on the streets that originate near it. Madame Zaza of Marseille and Les Fées Bizar(t)deserve special attention. Despite the fact that the stores sell truly exclusive items, they differ at quite reasonable prices. Copyright www.orangesmile.com

There are excellent shopping centers in Marseille. The modern Marseille Grand Littoral is located close to the old port area. There are about 200 boutiques of famous world brands here. Carrefour hypermarket is located on its first floor. You will need more than one day to get around all of its trade pavilions. A significant part of the stores located in the shopping center belong to the average price category. Visitors of the shopping center will be able to combine shopping trips with visits to popular restaurants and cafes.

It will be interesting to visit the markets in addition to the shops and shopping centers in Marseille. Quai des Belges fish market is one of the first to open in the early morning in the city. Local fishermen offer fresh fish and other seafood here. Some of them may seem exotic to foreign visitors. This market will be of interest to all tourists. Many city visitors come here specifically to buy seashell casings as a souvenir. Fishermen are happy to sell them for 1 Euro. There is a cafe on the territory of the market. Fish dishes are cooked excellent here. The market is open daily from early morning until about noon.

Capucins is the largest and the most beautiful food market in the city. You will not find such a variety of fresh vegetables, fruits, and herbs anywhere except this market. Popular farm products, homemade wine, and sweets are present on the shelves. It is in this market that you should look for rare national delicacies that are not sold in local supermarkets.

There are several flea markets in the city. It will be interesting to visit them in search of unusual souvenirs. Les Puces de Marseille market is located north of the harbor. It will be interesting to take a walk here in search of old books and home decorations, dishes and works of art, as well as various collectibles. Vintage clothing and shoes, old vinyl records and magazine files, children's toys, and even jewelry are sold here. Many antiquities are quite inexpensive. Therefore, tourists are happy to buy them as souvenirs. Interesting grocery stores are located near the flea market. You can buy wine from local historic wineries, wonderful farm cheeses and meat delicacies, and the famous Navette de Marseille cookies here.