Where to Shop in Nice, France

Here’s where to find the best of this coastal city’s craftsmanship, from a treasure-trove boutique to an ornate chocolatier dating back to 1820

18 October, 2022

Words by
Grace Lee and Claire Nelson

Read the full story in Volume 38: Flavour.

There's a clear dedication to traditional artisanship in Nice - whether that's in the making of crystallised fruits and candied chestnuts at confiserie Maison Auer, or the production of cheese at a local fromagerie, the guiding principle seems to be the same: make things as they should be made. Instead of tatty souvenir shops and knock-off clothes boutiques, in Nice you'll find that it's the shops of leatherworkers, chocolatiers and antiques dealers that take centre stage.

Discover more stories from the Flavour issue here.

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Atelier Nicolet

Manon Nicolet trained as a leatherworker before opening her shop two-and-a-half years ago, bringing new energy and talent to an old-fashioned, traditionally male business. As well as doing repairs, Nicolet makes her own leather goods, such as sandals, bags and sunglasses cases in a range of rich colours.

Address

20-22 Rue Benoît Bunico, 06300

+33 9 81 73 48 19

Maison Auer, Nice France

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Maison Auer

If the ornate shop facade doesn’t give away this confectioner’s history – it dates back to 1820 – the original Florentine-style interior certainly will. Displays are laden with glistening fruits de glacé, boxes of truffles and all manner of chocolate made with cacao varieties from around the world.

Address

7 Rue Saint-François de Paule, 06300

+33 4 93 85 77 98 Go to website

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Trésors Publics

Antoine Bourassin and Nicolas Barbero scour the length and breadth of France for authentic artisanal products, and their stylish treasure box of a boutique straddles both the nostalgic and contemporary. Find everything from Breton striped shirts and oyster knives to wooden toys and cooking pans… To leave without a perfect little something to take home seems implausible.

Address

11 Rue du Pont Vieux, 06300

+33 4 97 08 19 67 Go to website