The best ice cream shops Provence-Alpes-Côte D'Azur

Located in the Vaults of Cathédrale de la Major and beside the MUCEM, Gélateria Major is the new gourmet break of la Joliette. You can choose betweeen 29 flavours of ice creams of which some are made with organic milk, to enjoy in cups, pots or cornets, but also pancakes, waffles, coffee, chocolate and refreshements (smoothies). You can also take your ice creams away and taste them while walking or at your home thanks to the isothermal trays. Homemade ice-creams are manufactured by an Italian ice cream maker with 30 years of experience. Recipes which exude Italy, taste the Stracciatella ice cream! Do not miss either the Rocher ice cream, the Coconut-Mint or Mojito... A warm welcome and magnificent view!

A gourmet address whose pretty frontage opens on the Place Saint-François. You can smell the sweet fragrance that makes you want to bite into the pastries on display. The pleasure of the eyes is also aroused, by the creativity and the presentation of the sweets. The ice creams are made with exceptional products (Iranian pistachio, Tahitian vanilla, dark chocolate 85%) and the sorbets with fresh local fruits with classic and more audacious flavors (lavender, basil, fig). The cakes, not very sweet, do not use any coloring or artificial flavors.

This brasserie-pizzeria is also an ice cream parlour, where you can enjoy refreshing homemade ice cream on the shaded terrace. On the menu, a wide selection of pizzas and mixed salads. Since summer 2019, let yourself be tempted by a vast choice of different bruschettas. You will be warmly welcomed by the owners, Mr. and Mrs. Hrasko, who offer a continuous catering service, with pancakes and waffles for the greedy snack of young and old! A good quality-price ratio.

This glacier is set up in front of the church. It has about fifty flavors with a special mention for the Caramel salted butterscotch or the Rock. He also knows how to bait children with his Nutella ice cream... And he also knows how to win the loyalty of the locals with a beautiful menu of hot Italian chocolates, pancakes and waffles for cold days and his beautiful Christmas logs at Christmas time. And don't be too disappointed if there's no more room on the terrace - it's small - and opt for the crunchy cones!

Bruno Sciacca, assisted by his son Jimmy, offers a wide range of classic, original or seasonal flavors: Nutella, specculoos, macaroons, mojito, chocolate sorbet, tiramisu, limoncello, cookies, mascarpone-raspberry… In total, you can discover up to 60 different flavors elaborated in the pure Italian tradition. Sorbets are home made and the ice creams are created in the laboratory next to the shop with real fruits and natural aromas. You can enjoy your ice creams on the beautiful terrace or strolling around. Taste, you'll feel the difference!

La Glacière is the brainchild of food blogger Anne-Sophie. Sparkling and enthusiastic, this pretty brunette is a native of the region, as they say, and has moved into what was once her grandfather's garage, on Place de l'Étang, in the heart of the village. The terrace is perfect for enjoying an ice cream and basking in the sun. Anne-Sophie offers ice creams, sundaes, milkshakes, granités, crêpes and chantilly. And it's all homemade, of course!

Who can imagine a vacation in the sun, in the south, at the beach, without the little ice cream break that goes with it? For that in Les Sablettes, go to this ice cream shop, open since 2005, a little bit behind the seaside, on the shopping street of the district. All sorts of flavors for your ice creams and sorbets, from the fruitiest to the most gourmet, they are made on the spot in a laboratory. To complete the offer, milkshakes, fresh fruit smoothies and pancakes, also inseparable from holiday snacks.

Sarah and Nicolas have decided to present their culinary creations in this charming boutique. She works at the Saint Joseph orchard where she grows fruits that she then prepares into jams, syrups and fruit jellies. He created Les Délices du Gélas and makes ice creams and sorbets (to be enjoyed after a hike!), but also nougats, marrons glacés and chocolates. As you can see, this store is full of home-made sweets and other gourmet creations, made by the couple's expert hands in their workshop.

Fenocchio is one of the biggest glaciers in Nice, its spread is astonishing, its impressive choice. Perfumes and colours are combined for the great pleasure of the eyes and belly. The big taste with pleasure the ice to the original parfumx - orange blossoms, rose, cinnamon, piñacolada, pepper, tomato, etc. - while the little ones will stay of before the eternal chocolate ice.

Do not stay in front of this establishment, at the same time elegant tea lounge, ideal for a meeting in the afternoon.

This is the gourmet address that the little Goudes district has been missing. It's the place to go for refreshments after a day of rock-climbing on your way back from the Baie des Singes or Callelongue. A true Italian-style ice cream parlour, with ice creams and sorbets made 100% in Marseille by Jérôme Cellier, in his workshop at l'escale Borély. In addition to a choice of nearly 20 flavors, you'll find homemade cookies, shuttles (Marseille oblige), crêpes, waffles, milkshakes... Last but not least, there's the Sicilian brioche topped with scoops of ice cream and whipped cream. A moment of pure delight.

At the foot of the Etoile de Moustiers, succumb to a refreshing break at the Etoile Givrée. Eskimo ice cream and cones are homemade or the option of a jar if you prefer. Marion Allègre, the creator, brilliantly uses local products for classic and unusual flavors. Chocolate sorbet, blood orange or lavender honey are flavors that would make the best Italian ice cream parlors pale in comparison. Succumb to the excellent chocolate bars, with amber chocolate and tonka bean or vanilla and caramelized almonds from Valensole!

Embark on a frosty journey into the retro world of Gilles Vilfeu, the master ice-cream maker with the "Grease" style of the 50s and 60s Made in the USA! In this colorful retro setting, you'll enjoy a selection of over a hundred flavors of homemade ice creams and sorbets, from the classic to the most original, as well as a light range. And that's not all! In addition to the frozen delights, treat yourself to shortbread, donuts and meringues worthy of a trip to New York. Take a seat on the 45-seat terrace, ready for a hilarious gourmet escapade!

Homemade ice cream made by a master craftsman with fresh products. Served generously and with a smile please! We love the panettone, orange flower and lavender flavors. Also try the Camargue mare's milk ice cream! If you have time, opt for a cup, especially the Narcisse with its chestnut ice cream, ganache and chestnut cream. You can also enjoy sweet and savory crepes throughout the day. Ice creams, pancakes, waffles and drinks to taste on the spot or to take away. Yummy!

What a brilliant idea to take ice cream where you least expect it. La Mignonne is a mobile ice cream parlour, mounted on a scooter. An eco-responsible project created from scratch by Julia Falzon, a young woman full of ideas and, above all, capable of creating ice creams with astonishing sweet and savoury flavours. Inspired by her many travels, the flavors she creates are surprising, but worth the temptation. The ice creams are made in Marseille with seasonal fruit. La Mignonne is also available to treat your private events.

The Bretons have come to Marseille to make ice cream! Moustache is an artisan ice-cream maker based in Saint-Malo, France, who recently set up shop in downtown Marseille. It offers some forty hand-crafted flavors, including some surprising ones such as "Mauresque", which many Marseillais will appreciate. In addition to the ice creams, you can sit down here to enjoy crêpes and waffles, iced or hot drinks. Moustache ice cream can be taken home in 500 ml tubs.

The famous ice cream maker from Miramas-le-Vieux recently moved to La Roque-d'Anthéron: still offering artisanal ice creams with some 56 flavors, including "full-fruit" sorbets with a minimum of 45% of fruit processed in the workshop. The 100 compositions, with evocative names such as "Passion des îles", "Green Kiss" or "Délice de macaron", are all offered with toppings, decorations or homemade whipped cream. A gourmet stop that also offers pancakes, hot or iced teas and "La Petite Aixoise", a craft beer from Saint-Cannat. Let's run there!

Endoume's new ice cream parlour has just arrived, to the delight of young and old alike! First of all, we like the look of the store, with its sleek, modern and inspiring interior. A fine choice of flavors, including buffalo milk ice creams and "full-fruit" sorbets. Milk strawberry, vanilla pecan, caramellia, mint choco or pistachio, sorbets such as green apple, blood orange, mango, white peach or passion fruit. Handcrafted ice creams, sundaes and amazing 6 or 12 scoop boxes to take home. Quality and aesthetics, the kind of address that's been missing in this seaside neighborhood.

At the very bottom of the rue d'Aubagne, in the part of the Noailles district that is the most dynamic in terms of shops, a brand new ice cream shop has opened, bringing a sweet touch that was missing in the surrounding streets. Born from the adventure of three associates, Mahboule plays with the meeting between good ice cream and the Mediterranean. Like the flavors offered, pistacchiosa, caramel salt of Camargue, hazelnut of Piedmont or stracciatella ... The ice creams are from the Tuscan house Casalini. A treat! In addition to ice cream, delicious waffles and pancakes in winter. Nice place, clear and elegant with a grocery corner. It remains to be seen if the clientele of the neighborhood will respond but the project is beautiful.

Two sales and freshness points await you on the main street of Porquerolles. Nearly 70 perfumes of ice cream and fresh fruit sorbets will delight connoisseurs who enjoy ice-corn or banana straciatella and pecan.

This lovely boutique, reminiscent of old and sparkling cottage, opened in 2004 to sell candy. Sylvie, the candy of candy, also offers other gourmet products and a ice card in summer, a fast catering card in winter. In summer, it sells homemade ice creams (Alpine ice) with delicious flavours - gingerbread, purple, liquorice, water-de-rose, lychee, cinnamon (of race!), caramel butter salty, pêche - and textured mint/lemon, coca-cola, strawberry/banana… And also fresh seasonal fruit juices, to make full vitamins. In winter, Sylvie gets to the stove to prepare waffles and pancakes, but also add fresh sauces to accompany a selection of pasta. A pleasant boutique in one of Aix-en-Provence's most bandwidth streets. Novelty 2012: lavender ice.

The best ice creams of Forcalquier and its surroundings! For fourteen years, the Saint Michel ice cream shop, located in the heart of the old town, has been offering 100% home-made ice creams. You will choose between the forty flavors, ice creams and sorbets, proposed. From the classic to the exotic, they are all gustatory marvels. Try the grapefruit or the fig sorbet, with the delicious impression of eating the fruit. The Provence range with its genepi, lavender or violet flavors is divine! Emée's welcome is just great. We come from far away!

Looking for a good ice cream parlour to cool down on the terrace after a tour of the old town? La Maison Marc's ice cream sundaes are a delightful combination of gourmet goodness and originality: we fell in love with the one combining fresh fruit, chocolate fondant and scoops of chocolate and red fruit ice cream. The menu also includes a range of excellent fresh fruit juices to accompany your pancakes or sweet waffles, as well as all the classic drinks. On weekends, at lunchtime, you can also enjoy a delicious brunch!

At the crossroads of coffee shop and ice cream parlour, "My Boule" is the ideal spot for this summer. In a modern decor of shades of yellow and white, you'll enjoy a selection of artisanal ice creams, carefully crafted from meticulously selected products. From classic vanilla, strawberry and chocolate to vegan and sugar-free versions, there's something for everyone. But the originality lies in the gourmet toppings: crumble, homemade coulis... Enjoy with a tiramisu latte or a pink latte on the pretty terrace.

The Glacier des arènes welcomes you at all hours of the day to enjoy delicious ice creams, made by a master ice cream maker, on the premises or to take away. These tasty creations are made with Alpine milk, to our great delight. You'll find classic flavors like coffee, chocolate and vanilla, as well as more surprising ones like unicorn, cotton candy and amarena! As for sorbets, Corsican clementine, melon, passion fruit, etc., there's something for every sweet tooth. Pancakes, waffles and doughnuts are just as delicious!

In 2018, the Escaillon brothers decided to create a partnership with Antonio and Luca to offer Casalini ice creations on the port of Cassis. You'll be able to indulge in ice creams and sorbets from a family tradition going back over 60 years! All products are natural and local. You'll find what you're looking for among the many flavors available in pots or cones. Special mention goes to the caramel ice cream with Ardèche butter and Camargue salt, a delight. Let yourself be tempted by a Casalini ice cream on the port!

We've unearthed the temple of gourmet delights in Vieux-Nice! The decor is bright and colorful, and the name refers to the famous Balata garden in Martinique... And the concept is unique in Nice: you can mix and match everything from Italian ice cream to waffles and cotton candy, adding the toppings of your choice. And whatever you choose, it's all the same price. Are you in healthy mode? Opt for freshly blended fruit juices, smoothies or milkshakes with plant-based milk. A colorful, fun and delicious experience to savor! You're sure to fall in love!

Gourmets will tell you it's the best ice cream in town. Perhaps it's because the ice cream maker's strong character is delicately distilled into its creations. Because yes, all the ice creams are made on the spot and have never seen the colour of colouring agents or preservatives: Sault lavender, spirulina yoghurt, olive oil and thyme, liquorice with violet, cinnamon, pear ginger, raspberry thyme, hibiscus, bergamot green tea... And as everything is "reasoned", the milk comes from the Alpilles. All sorbets are vegan and gluten-free.

This is exclusive in Var and Toulon! Yoce Frozen Yogurt is laid on the port of Toulon side street. A beautiful brand new! Here the yahourts are made home and offer a multitude of delicious fragrances and accompaniments, coatings, fresh fruit and fresh fruits: lemons, bananas, raspberries, pineapple, melon, nectarine, cramberries, coconut… And even two fragrances for diabetics, nature or chocolate. During a ride on the so-vibrant Port of Toulon, it is a good plan for a dessert after a meal, a snack, or a dose of protein especially when we know that these frozen yogurt contain 0% fat.

Le Quillé has been delighting gourmets since 1982! The recipe for this longevity? Fresh fruit selected every morning at the Min des Arnavaux in Marseille, milk and cream from the Hautes Alpes, all prepared daily... Top quality artisanal ice cream! 52 flavors, more than 80 cups of ice cream: the most difficult thing will be to choose, but for that, we trust you. An icy happiness to be tasted on the terrace with a breathtaking view... We will return there quickly to test new flavors and new tastes. Not to be missed!

A few steps away from the seaside promenade, this small store always crowded with people is a little jewel of greediness highly appreciated by the amateurs of real artisanal ice creams. The owner is a passionate person, trained in Italy in the pure tradition. All the ice creams and sorbets are prepared with fresh quality fruits, respecting the seasons and without adding artificial coloring or preservatives. The result? Delicious flavors! Add to that the kindness of the owner and his sense of welcome... A real delight!