The heavenly shoes at Chez Kat'Y espouse fashion, creativity and originality. There are collections for men, women and children (46 rue de la Palud, tel: 04 9144 3877).

Head to Les Pipelettes for handmade gifts for children including beautiful dolls, clothing and accessories, all made by local designers and unique to Marseille (3 rue de Saens, tel: 04 9154 7236).

Looking for something different? Try two vintage boutiques, Chemin Faisant (69 Cours Julien) and Lilou Vintage (1 Rue Pastoret). Open Tuesday to Saturday, 11-7pm.

La boutique éphémère - Parisian designer who loves to rearrange, find your vintage souvenir of Marseille here (20 Rue du Panier, tel: 06 0983 8651).

Biscuit & Biscuit - Create your own piece of Marseille Art, choose a ceramic "biscuit", add a design and colour and then, while waiting for your biscuit to cook, enjoy tea and a muffin (9 Rue de Lodi, tel: 04 8426 7496).