Marseille in the Box
This interesting idea is great for taking stuff home because everything is in a box, already packaged. Marseille in the Box do some great gifts and souvenirs – sardines in a tin, survival kits and jigsaw puzzles. It’s located in the old port and has a great website.
Opening hours: Tuesday to Friday, 10am to 1.30pm, 2.30pm to 7pm. Saturday, 10am to 7pm. Closed Sundays and Mondays.
La Maison Du Pastis
Pastis is one of the French national drinks and a great choice for return gifts. Head to the Old Port to “La Maison du Pastis” (The Home of Pastis) to discover what it is, how it’s made, to taste a little and to purchase some for those long nights when you return home.
Opening hours: Monday to Saturday, 10am to 7pm. Sunday, 10am to 5pm.

Take home a little bottle of Pastis, to remind yourself of the wonderful memories and that all-distinctive smell | © Evan Bench/Flickr