At 7 rue Saint-François de Paule, Maison Auer has upheld the art of candied fruit and artisan chocolate since 1820 in an intact Florentine baroque setting. Five generations, zero compromise.
7 Rue Saint-François de Paule, 06300 Nice Tue–Sat 9:30am–1:30pm and 2pm–6pm (closed Sun–Mon) €€€
At 14 rue Saint-François de Paule, the 1936 Alziari boutique is an intact 50 m² sanctuary for Nice AOP Cailletier olive oil. Genoese method, loose olives, gift boxes.
14 Rue Saint-François de Paule, 06300 Nice Mon–Sat 9am–7pm · Sun 10am–7pm (closed public holidays) €€
At 18 rue de la Préfecture, this old-fashioned drugstore in a medieval Nice building offers over 600 French-made articles — Marseille soap, blown glass from Biot, Grasse perfumes.
18 Rue de la Préfecture, 06300 Nice Daily 10:30am–7:30pm €€
In Nicetoile (level -1), La Boulisterie is a 230 m² concept store dedicated to the Southern spirit: indoor pétanque court, 'French revival' fashion collections, Azurean grocery and local snacks.
30 Avenue Jean Médecin (Nicetoile Niveau -1), 06000 Nice Daily 10am–7:30pm €€
Since 1956, Biot's glassmakers have blown a unique French craft glass — trapped air bubbles, intense hues, Mediterranean forms. Tableware, vases and lighting in Nice and at Biot 20 min away.
Chemin des Combes, 06410 Biot (20 min de Nice) Mon–Sat 9:30am–6:30pm · Sun 10:30am–1pm and 2:30pm–6:30pm €€
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