5 Best Places to Shop in France

A large selection of leather, pottery, and beautiful jewelry crafted by local artisans is available at Art'Insula. For the gourmand, there's an assortment of honeys, vinegars, and liqueurs.

This is the only shop in France where the large umbrellas still used by Basque and Béarnaise shepherds are handmade to specially withstand sun, rain, and the force of the wind. If cared for properly, one of these umbrellas should last you a lifetime.

If you're shopping for a gift or souvenirs, you'll find tasteful Provençal tableware at Le Jardin, which also has a charming tearoom in its leafy courtyard garden.

Come to this authentic Provençal wickerwork store, in business for over a century, to shop for woven baskets and bags.

This is a one-stop shop for everything from chic housewares, Savon de Marseille, and candles scented with local essential oils to jewelry, clothing, and accessories. You can also buy the house wines and freshly pressed olive oils (no longer pressed on the premises but just outside of town) in any size or container.