Maison Empereur

Maison Empereur — Marseille hardware store since 1827

Kitchen utensils

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This month's selection

Leather goods and accessories

A new bag, a pretty silk scarf… discover our selection of accessories to treat yourself.

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House of Historic Manufactures

House of Historic Manufactures

Since 1827, we have worked with makers who pass their craft from one generation to the next. Most have supplied us for decades.

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The spirit of Maison Empereur

Our worlds of the moment, where seasons meet know-how

Our historic store

In Marseille since 1827

Our historic store

Nearly 200 years of history in a building of Marseille's first arrondissement. More than 50,000 items on the shelves, and a team of expert shopkeepers to tell you their stories.

Here you wander, rummage through the hardware, smell the soaps and eaux de Cologne, choose a knife, or try on an apron...

4 rue des Récolettes, 13001 Marseille Open Monday to Saturday, 10 am to 7 pm.
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What our customers say

4,7 out of 5 · 2.6k reviews

A Marseille Aladdin's cave. You come in for a soap and leave with a knife, an apron and three candles. The staff really know their products.

Sophie L.Google review, March 2026

The only place where I still find real black soap by the can, horsehair brushes and work jackets like they used to make. A precious place.

Jean-Marc T.Google review, January 2026

I stop by every time I'm in Marseille, and order online the rest of the year. The tote bag that came with the newsletter is now my favourite shopping bag.

Camille R.Google review, February 2026