Our first stop in Marseille! This beautiful bakery had all sorts of goodies and we tried so many…read more Everything was delicious. I loved the flaky croissants. My son said his sandwich was perfect. This bakery was busy with both both tourists and locals. Service was friendly and I appreciated their patience while I decided what to get. We sat outside and enjoyed our pastries. Highly recommend!!

Fresh pastries, quick service and a patient customer service in English. What more can you ask for!read more

Fresh pastries and the perfect chocolat chaud (sho) (Hot Chocolate)…read more La Boutique du Glacier in Marseille is such a cute and charming spot. We stopped in for a quick treat, and I'm so glad we did. I ordered a chocolate croissant and two chocolat chauds... both were fresh, delicious, and NOT overly sweet, which is a massive win for me. The croissant was perfectly flaky with just the right amount of chocolate inside. And that hot chocolate? Smooth, cozy, and so good without being heavy or sugary. You order at the counter and they bring everything to your table... super easy and relaxed. The inside is adorable with photos of the city and a warm local feel. Perfect place to chill, people watch, and enjoy a little sweet moment in Marseille. Definitely recommend if you want something tasty without the sugar overload!

Highly recommended by our tour guide La Boutique du Glacier. Serving a great selection of French…read morepastries, breads, and sandwiches. We stopped by to have a sandwich and a croissant . The freshly baked bread with a Pesto sauce, fresh ham, fresh tomatoes and lettuce, and hand sliced cheese was delicious. The croissant was perfect. Buttery layers of goodness. Crispy on the outside and soft and chewy on the inside. Our servers were attentive and accommodating. They have inside and outside dining. Take out definitely available. We picked up some gifts to bring home. Palet Au Beurre, cookies, and fruit lollipops. Definitely a place we'll go back to when we return.

Ownership change and NAME change to MARROU. Not only has it retained delicious sweet pastries, but…read morenow offers a wonderful selection of perfectly aged cheeses (Mont d'Or my winter favorite) but now there is a choice of prepared deli items. Many Opera attendees come here for a quick bite to eat (order at the counter) before settling in their seats. Located on the plaza across from the Opera house and very convenient, I Highly recommend MARROU. I often stop in for a cafe and pastry late afternoons. Lovely interior and very comfortable. Staff is friendly and helpful. When my husband band travels I often pick up dinner for myself. Marinated shrimp, grilled veggies and stuffed egg plant among my favorites. Enjoy!

Depending on timing, places like this can be a hit or a miss, but I fear this was a miss! Stopped…read morein for coffee and a sandwich, and we were drawn into the place by the artsy lighting and the foodie atmosphere. (And, it was that mid-afternoon time when it's difficult to find something to eat most places in France.) I'm reluctant to give the place two stars, as the staff was very kind and attentive, but the sandwich had been sitting in the case for a while, and I've gotta say, it was quite a lot LESS than delicious. We so seldom have food in France that doesn't pass the tasty test, but I'm afraid that's where we landed here. Maybe we chose the wrong sandwich! Maybe we should have had chocolate instead. But next time we're hungry in Marseille, we'll likely seek out another option.

We had such a lovely walking tour of the charming city of Aix en Provence, in southern France. Aix…read moreen Provence is renowned for their 30 beautiful fountains; formerly 100. We walked through beautiful streets lined with many market tables with all types of merchandise. Then we walked to a lovely pedestrian street lined with quaint shops. One of those was Leonard Parli. Here they sell the traditional calissons. They are a tiny confection in a unique little container. The calissons are delightful, made from almonds, fruit, and sugar. The confection as well as their packaging are in a marquise shape. From there, we walked on to even more interesting market stands selling lavendar, provencal herbs, vegetables, fruits, and gift items. What a delightful and lovely city on the Mediterranean coast of France!

We don't like traditional calissons (from anyone) so... we didn't like these either. But their…read morenon-traditional ones- not so bad!

Friendly gentleman who helped me pick up 5-6 small sweets (1€ a piece) and some of the best honey…read moretea ever. Would absolutely go back to get more sweets and eat it in this cute but powerful shop.

We loved the gelato and the display was very appealing, especially on a hot August night. The…read morelocation was a few doors down from the listed address so keep looking ... it's worth it!

This place could definitely be a serious competitor to Bi-rite Creamery, Humphrey Slocombe, etc. (I…read morehaven't been to Mr. & Mrs. Miscellaneous yet) in San Francisco. Delicious ice cream/gelatos and refreshing sorbets. Their queue is clearly roped off for the crowds during the warmer weather. If I lived here I would be in serious trouble, visiting Giovanni Gelateria often.

There it was, down an alley at the old port. There were some awesome looking crepe pictures on a…read morescreen outside the restaurant, so I stopped in. there was no menu out, but the thing that drew me in was a pistachio-nutella crepe. The man was able to help me in English after seeing me try to order in French, lol. He had me wait outside at one of his cozy folding tables. The crepe was absolutely amazing- presentation AND taste!! I highly recommend on all accounts.

We grabbed a variety of delicious pastries here for breakfast this morning and they were so…read morephenomenal we returned to get more for our bus ride to Toulouse. We have been sampling pastries daily for 2 weeks in France and these were the best of the best by far! They were very friendly to make it even more special. Bon appetite!