This store on Canebiere was a highlight of our recent trip to Marseilles. They have one or two…read moreother locations in The Noailles area, but the pictures I just posted are from the one on Canebiere. We found the best rose petal candy we've ever had--so good we had to go back for more to bring home with us. The nuts and spice mixes are divine, and we wish we had bought more of those. This store has variety, incredible quality, and friendly and helpful staff. Our limited French was not a problem at all, as staff weighed and priced items for us. With all the cultural riches and culinary delights that Marseilles has to offer, this store is a universe unto itself that must be visited and explored to be appreciated. Thank you, Saladin, for being such an outstanding representative of Mediterranean cuisine and especially Arabic culture!

If you travel to Marseilles, you just have to see this place; it is not too far from the Port Vieux…read moreand easily walkable and you will never find anything like this in the US. If you live in Marseilles, you will make this a weekly stop at the market. You will not be able to leave empty handed either way. Spices, nuts, fruits, dried fruits, oils, soaps, and other specialties mainly from Europe and North Africa, and some from India. Very large selection. Fair prices. Very friendly proprietor. Anyone who loves food, scents and the small, beautiful things in life will adore this shop.

From the owner: Olives et tapenaderead more

From the owner: Café associatif et respectueux Avant l'Equitable Café était installé dans 35 m2 derrière Notre-Dame…read moredu Mont et depuis septembre 2009 il s'épanouit dans 120 m2 sur le Cours Ju. L'Équitable café est un espace d'échanges et d'informations géré par En-Visages, une association citoyenne qui à pour objet d'informer, de sensibiliser et de proposer des alternatives de consommation responsables et solidaires. On y trouve une épicerie de commerce équitable ainsi qu'un bar associatif qui privilégie les boissons bio et naturelles. Mias c'est un lieu vivant qui propose un espace enfant, une AMAP, des rencontres-débats, des spectacles ainsi que des concerts.

From the owner: Produits bio & locaux de qualité.read more