Looking for something a little different for your holiday gifts? This selection celebrates Provençal craftsmanship, beautiful places to shop, and inspired designers. Experiences to enjoy, precious items to wear, flavors to share: these are gifts with meaning, style… and a touch of soul.
An exceptional gift box at the Sofitel Marseille Vieux-Port
To offer a luxurious escape in the heart of the Old Port, Sofitel gift boxes are an invitation to travel. Memorable stays, gastronomic experiences in panoramic restaurants, or wellness breaks at the Sofitel Spa—each package promises a moment of pure bliss, blending contemporary elegance with the Mediterranean art of living.
Sofitel Marseille Vieux-Port – Gift boxes for stays & gastronomy
36 Bd Charles Livon, 13007 Marseille
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An enchanting treatment at the Spa Folie Verte du Pigonnet
In Aix-en-Provence, the Folie Verte Spa reinvents well-being with a botanical and artistic approach. Enjoy a complete spa experience, signature rituals by Maison Godet or Oden, and the Folie Verte Signature Massage, a true sensory journey infused with Provençal scents. A perfect gift for one, two, or combined with a night at the Pigonnet garden hotel.
Hotel Le Pigonnet 5*
5 avenue du Pigonnet – 13090 Aix-en-Provence
Hotel Le Pigonnet 5 stars Aix-en-Provence
A stylish and socially conscious bag from the ERVÉE brand
Founded by a mother-daughter duo, the Ervée brand offers locally made and creative leather goods. The Baletti bag with its brass chain, the Fada bag in supple leather, and the "Pépites" jewelry made from vintage buttons embody a free and bold style. Their Marseille showroom, open a few days a week, is the perfect place to find an iconic gift.
ERVÉE – Le Rendez-vous Showroom
46 rue de la Paix Marcel Paul, 13001 Marseille
Ervée.fr: a healthy, responsible and joyful lifestyle!
A poetic gem by Emmanuelle d'Ortoli
In her workshop-boutique in Marseille's 7th arrondissement, jeweler Emmanuelle d'Ortoli creates luminous, delicate, and timeless pieces. Colorful rings, gem-set moons, delicate pendants… Each piece tells the story of a precise and refined artisanal gesture. You can even have an old piece of jewelry transformed there: an intimate, unique, and deeply emotional gift.
Emmanuelle d'Ortoli – Workshop-Boutique
31 rue Decazes, 13007 Marseille
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A winter gin from the Aix-en-Provence Distillery
The Aix Distillery signs Edmée Winter CollectionA seasonal gin with fresh, citrusy notes, distilled in small batches in a copper still. A local creation, delicate and full of character, perfect for winter evenings. The distillery also offers a discovery set featuring its three artisanal recipes.
Edmée Gins, Aix-en-Provence Distillery
The distillery in Aix-en-Provence
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A perfect manicure for, during or after the holidays!
Located directly within the renowned salon of colorist Julie Merian, just steps from the Prefecture, Jennifer practices her art with complete discretion. With 20 years of experience, she works her magic on your nails. With utmost professionalism, the cleanest possible products, and a touch of originality in her designs, she promises stunning hands.
The Little Manicure at Julie Merian's
47a Boulevard Paul Peytral, 13006 Marseille
Appointments can be made by phone at 06.24.09.21.54 or online. planity
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A Gertrude knit, an independent brand from Marseille
For winter 2025, Gertrude unveils a knitwear collection where warmth, modernity, and character intertwine. Inspired by the season's key trends, the line revisits knitwear essentials—sweaters, cardigans, and zip-up sweatshirts—with controlled silhouettes, generous textures, and a bold color palette, the brand's signature. Designed to accompany everyday life with style, this collection combines technical knits, contemporary cuts, and meticulous details for a confident look, without compromising on comfort or functionality.
Gertrude
42 Rue Paradis, 13001 Marseille
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Zekia Accessories, craftsmanship with style. Zékia was born from an idea as simple as it is profoundly moving: to create accessories that connect. They connect a master to their dog, everyday life to an emotion, a style to a story. Behind the brand lies a handcrafted vision where each creation becomes the symbol of a unique, strong, and sincere bond. Made entirely handmade in Marseille by Alizée, Zékia accessories are designed in paracordA material that is robust, durable, and aesthetically pleasing. Collars, leashes, and matching pieces are designed to be worn together by the animal and its human, like an invisible thread that unites them. Here, no detail is insignificant: it has meaning, character, and a true personality. No two creations are exactly alike.And it is precisely this uniqueness that makes Zékia so strong. Finally, to complete this carefully woven story, the name Zékia is simply a contraction of the creator's first name, Alizée, and the name of her four-legged companion, Naïka.
ZÉKIA — One thread, two souls, one style.
Available for purchase on the website:
Paracord leashes & accessories for dogs & humans | ZÉKIA
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