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Located in Marseille’s 1st arrondissement, the Noailles district is one of the city’s liveliest. Close to the Old Port and not far from La Canebière, this part of the city center is alive with the many stores (some of them very old) that give it its dynamism. Marseille Secrète takes you on a tour of things to see and do in Noailles.
Stores and markets in Noailles
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L’herboristerie du Père Blaize, a 200-year-old Marseilles institution
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With the hardware store Maison Empereur – the oldest in France – père Blaize’s herb shop and its 200 years are the faces of the city of Marseille. This herbal pharmacy fascinates both by its history and its ancestral know-how. Since 1815, 6 generations of Blaize have succeeded one another in this pharmacy specializing in medicinal plants. In 2018, Père Blaize’s herbalist shop expanded with the opening of an herbal tea boutique “Maison Blaize” just across the street, which has also built up a loyal clientele.
3/5, rue Méolan – Marseille 1e
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The Joli Rouge flea market
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If you’re crazy about flea markets and decoration, joli Rouge boutique has them in spades! Located at the top of Rue d’Aubagne – in the heart of the dynamic Noailles district – this den of vintage design objects and furniture has some marvels (some dating back to the 1930s). Formica, Sarreguemines crockery, Bavaria… Unearth priceless objects at bargain prices and refurnish your home with furniture with character!
📍72, Rue d’Aubagne – Marseille 1e
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La boutique Jiji La palme d’or
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A veritable Ali Baba’s treasure trove of decorative and lifestyle items Jiji la Palme d’Or is a treasure trove of wonders from the four corners of the globe. Mirrors, lighting fixtures, tableware. .. Lovers of beauty will find a good address here to satisfy their love of pretty things. It’s also the ideal place to stock up on gifts for yourself or others.
📍16, Rue d’Aubagne – Marseille 1e
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La Maison Empereur, France’s oldest hardware store
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In 1827, rue des Récolettes 4 was the site of the Emperor’s House. Still open almost 200 years later, it has earned the title of France’s oldest hardware store. An institution for Marseillais, you can find absolutely everything here! Hardware, gardening, gunsmithing, cutlery, wooden toys, as well as a drugstore and café upstairs (and much more besides)… In the Maison Empereur, there’s bound to be something for you.
📍4, Rue des Récolettes – Marseille 1e
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Capucins Market
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In this popular and cosmopolitan district, it’s impossible to miss the rue du Marché-des-Capucins. 6 days a week, the market delights you with colorful spices, produce from all over the world and colorful fruits and vegetables. Since 1956, the “belly of Marseille” has been feeding you with its thirty or so stalls on the grounds of the former Capuchin convent.
📍Ruedu Marché des Capucins – Marseille 1e
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The Saladin Épices du Monde boutique
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Its colors, its smells… Simply entering the World of Saladin spice store is a journey in itself. Located in the heart of Marseille, this address blends authenticity and a mix of cultures. Nestled alongside Maison Empereur and Père Blaise’s herbalist shop, the Saladin World Spices is a must for lovers of international cuisine.
📍10, Rue Longue des Capucins – Marseille 1e
Where to eat in Noailles
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A pizza from Chez Sauveur
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The Noailles district has many gourmet addresses. But if we have to recommend just one, it’s chez Sauveur pizza. Open since 1943, this restaurant has built a solid reputation among Marseille’s most discerning gourmets. In addition to its wood-fired pizzas, the restaurant specializes in turnovers (a type of Calzone).
📍10, Rue d’Aubagne – Marseille 1e
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Tunisian food at Yassin’s
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You could almost stroll through the narrow streets of the medina and smell the jasmine. In the restaurant Chez Yassin you’ll find all the essentials of Tunisian cuisine. Bricks, fricassés, mloukheya, kaftejis, lablabi. .. So many dishes that will take you on a journey without leaving Marseille.
📍8ARue d’Aubagne – Marseille 1e
Where to go out in Noailles?
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At Rooftop Les Réformés
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With its “lively, inventive cuisine”, The Reformed is a rooftop which offers good food and a great view. Respectful of local and seasonal products, the full menu is €32 and starter/main course or main course/dessert is €26. For dinner, the plates are all about sharing. Every Tuesday evening, the stage is given over to Marseille-based multi-instrumentalist Cyril Benhamou, who invites artists from different worlds to surprise you!
125, La Canebière – Marseille 1e
Art and culture in Noailles
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Eotia Art Gallery
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Visit art gallery EOTIA ‘s mission is to facilitate access to exceptional pieces and works of art. The artists on show are constantly evolving, and will introduce you to their very distinct artistic worlds. Paintings, Photographs, design, print… let yourself be surprised by the many exhibitions unveiled at this must-see art venue in the Noailles district!
📍46, Rue de la Paix Marcel Paul – Marseille 1e
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La Fabulerie, a “cultural and civic third place”
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A genuine digital factory and cultural third-party venue, La Fabulerie, has been setting the pace for Marseille’s cultural life since 2010. This magical place houses a coworking space, a café and a gourmet canteen, as well as numerous workshops, conferences, interactive games… Always with the aim of helping the little ones discover digital creation and Marseille’s heritage!
Located under the glass roof of the former reception hall of the Astoria Hotel, La Fabulerie is a veritable urban laboratory. Today, the company is a major player in the digital enhancement of heritage collections. La Fabulerie is also a space for professional training in digital skills. A good address to share.
📍10, Boulevard Garibaldi – Marseille 1e
Wellness in Noailles
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Hammam Rafik
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Noailles is full of good places to find treasures and good food. But in the heart of Marseille, you can also relax. Take a break in a Hammam that respects the purest Oriental tradition, and come out of it with a smile Hammam Rafik clean and relaxed. Scrubs, massages care… Don’t leave home without a delicious oriental pastries and a nice glass of tea!
📍1ARue de l’Académie – Marseille 1e