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If you\u2019re shopping on a budget, you\u2019ll find low prices at big chains like Lidl<\/strong> and Aldi. <\/strong>60% of those in Marseille make these supermarkets their first port of call. They\u2019re good places to buy basic non-food items, as well as fruit, vegetables, meat, and dairy products. But if you\u2019re on the lookout for alternatives and want to explore all the options, you\u2019ll soon realise that there are great local grocery shops offering fresh, local, and sometimes exotic produce, still at reasonable prices.  <\/p>\n\n\n\n

If you\u2019ve just arrived in Marseille, it might take a bit of time for you to get to know the good food shopping spots. But once you\u2019ve found your local grocery shop, you\u2019re on the right track. Saladin<\/strong> is the perfect place to buy affordable Middle Eastern and North African products. The store offers a wide range of products, including spices such as ras el-hanout, olives, and oriental pastries. The prices are competitive, and everything is of high quality. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

In the 1st district, another good place to know about is Little Asia<\/strong>, a little gem of a shop for fans of Asian cuisine. You\u2019ll find sticky rice, soy sauces, noodles, and also fresh vegetables to prepare Asian dishes. It\u2019s a must-visit if you want to reproduce the flavours of Asia at home, from vegetable stir-fries, to ramen, to chinese fondu. The prices are much more affordable than in your average big supermarket. There\u2019s also Tam-ky<\/strong> which offers mostly the same things, close to the Noailles market. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

People coming from other countries sometimes have trouble finding their favourite products in traditional supermarkets. Luckily, Marseille is full of specialised shops to satisfy their desires. On the Place Jean Jaur\u00e8s (La Plaine), you\u2019ll find 1000 ans de saveur, <\/strong>a great place for quality Lebanese products. With cheese, Lebanese bread, spices, and henna, it\u2019s a real slice of Lebanon in the heart of the city. In rue Saint-Michel, just near the Place Jean Jaur\u00e8s, there\u2019s also Les 2 Libanais<\/strong>, a Lebanese delicatessen with olives, cheese, spices, and burek. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

For African products, head to Afro Market<\/strong>, rue Jean Roque. This shop is overflowing with specialities from West and Central Africa, and is unmissable for fans of African cuisine. You can find products that are hard to get elsewhere, like chili sauces, fresh vegetables such as plantain and dried beans, and spices and condiments. It\u2019s a great place to get all you need to prepare a nice jollof rice, a mafe or a chicken yassa.  <\/p>\n\n\n\n

If you prefer to buy quality local products that have been ethically grown, you\u2019ll find some independent grocery shops, like L<\/strong>\u2019Epicerie Chez Ad\u00e8le, <\/strong>which only offer fresh, local products. Or you can try small organic supermarkets like la Vie Claire or Biocoop, which have several branches in the city. These shops are perfect if you like eating healthily whilst supporting local growers. It\u2019s important to bear in mind, however, that the price range is higher. You\u2019ll find seasonal fruit and vegetables, dairy products, meat, artisanal bread and many other organic products. In the Cours Julien area there are a number of small grocery stores and farmers\u2019 markets where you can find fresh produce. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

In fact, Marseille is a city of local markets where you can discover a wonderful variety of products while supporting local agriculture. You can check out the \u201cMarkets\u201d article of our guide to learn more.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

In Marseille, shopping isn\u2019t just about heading to the checkout in a big supermarket. It\u2019s a real adventure, a mix of discoveries, encounters, and good deals. Whether you\u2019re looking for Middle Eastern, Asian, African or local products, you\u2019re sure to find somewhere to suit you. Marseille\u2019s culinary diversity contributes to the richness of the city, with all the little food stores that\u2019ll delight your taste buds and give you the chance to fill your basket with quality products.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Header photo : L\u00e9a PRADEL<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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