At a time when more and more children are getting used to spending time on screens (admittedly, it calms them down), we decided to go round Marseille to find you the best toy stores! After all, a wooden toy or an illustrated book is just as exciting as a screen! And even for us grown-ups, it’s good to get back to childhood with playful, aesthetic toys, to get away from our to-do lists and endless meetings!
1. La Crypte du Jeu (Marseille 6e)
Because children aren’t the only ones who have the right to play, La Crypte du Jeu is a toy store that encourages the whole family to play! Considered the place to be for lovers of board and strategy games, you’ll enjoy visiting this store with your family (and we’ll even give you some valuable advice)! Whatever your type of game or age, there’s something for every taste and every generation!
📍7 Cours Lieutaud, 13006 Marseille
2. Ouimum’s (Marseille 8e)
Ouimum’s is, as its name suggests, a place dedicated to children as well as pregnant women and new mothers! On the children’s side, you’ll find clothes, accessories, cute stuffed animals, decorations, a play area and activities! For moms, you can take advantage of group and individual classes dedicated to the well-being of young mothers, a restaurant, a mini-club and a tea room! A hybrid place where you can share your experience as a young mother and entertain your children!
📍50 B Edouard Herriot, 13008 Marseille
3. Bliss concept store (Marseille 6e)
Looking for a gift for your nephew? Would you like to enroll your children in a creative workshop while you enjoy your cup of tea? It’s all possible at Bliss. Much more than just a children’s store, this family-friendly concept store harmoniously combines a living space with a designer boutique.
📍 Bliss, 36 rue Edmond Rostand, 13006 Marseille
4. 1,2,3 Solène (Marseille 1er)
If you’re looking for timeless games (yes, the ones you used to play with when you were little), books, soft toys, games, decoration or furniture, you’ll find a wide selection of products for children aged 0 to 10 at 1,2,3 Solène. And if you’d like to spend some quality time with your kids, you can also take advantage of the various workshops on offer and a tea corner!
📍 20 Bd Longchamp, 13001 Marseille
5. Le Poisson Lune (Marseille 5e)
As well as having an incredibly cute name, Le Poisson Lune is a 130 m² space dedicated to children and their parents (we haven’t forgotten you!). It’s first and foremost a bookshop, but not the only one! There are different areas for children (a reading hut and a cocooning corner), for parents (café, little lounge) and for both (painting workshops, reading corners, shows)! So if you’d like to spend some quality time with your kids, this is the place to be!
📍 117 Bd Baille, 13005 Marseille
6. Arthur mon héros (Marseille 6e)
This 110 m² store has just about everything your kids could want! Pedal cars, rocking horses, cuddly toys, board games, wooden circuits, building sets, play mats, puzzles and many other classic or original toys of impeccable quality! There are even a few accessories for adults! The store managers have just one objective: to make the eyes of young and old shine!
📍 110 Cr Julien, 13006 Marseille
7. Un ours à la mer (Marseille 1er)
Every child needs to create his or her own universe, which is why Un Ours à la Mer has made it its mission to carefully select toys, decorations, clothes, shoes and even books for the evening library of its concept store. Un Ours à la Mer is dedicated to developing children’s creativity through its unique universe.
📍 69 Rue Francis Davso, 13001 Marseille
Want more?
If you prefer classic department stores, there’s plenty to choose from in Marseille! Chains such as King Jouet, Monsieur Jouet, La Grande Récré, Maxi Toys, Picwic Toys, Micromania and Le Petit Souk are also present in our beautiful southern city!
And don’t forget that Marseille is full of activities to do with your children!