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The World’s 100 Best Ice Cream Parlours

Glacier Alessandro

La Ciotat, France

  1. WORLD’S BEST ICE CREAM PARLOURS WORTH A JOURNEY · 2026 ✦ ✦ N° 90 2026
Glacier Alessandro

Artisan gelato shop near the port of La Ciotat, making ice cream, sorbet and granita on site from seasonal and local ingredients. Flavours change daily alongside Italian classics, and staff let customers taste before choosing.

Highlights

  • Pistachio, hazelnut and fior di latte
  • Granita with seasonal fruit
  • Rotating flavours like lemon-basil

Good to know

  • Queues can be long
  • Small terrace with few tables
  • Portions served by spatula, sizes vary

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