30 Unique French Gifts That Are Très Bon
Chocolate, home decor, wine-themed items and luxury picks that every Francophile will want to get their hands on.
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It's safe to say that many of us have France, and all of its allure, on the brain this year.
But even without the Summer Olympics, the country is iconic. With the world-famous landmarks, unmistakable cuisine, cool fashion and being home to the City of Love, France is often on top of everyone's travel bucket list. And that's why there are so many Francophiles (people who love French culture out there). If you're shopping for one, and not exactly able to splurge on a first-class ticket to the country, look to these best French gifts.
If they love baking or are expert chefs, start browsing through our food-centered gifts, like a gift box of French staple pantry items and cookie making kit. Someone who loves games, however, may be more keen on the Louvre edition of Monopoly straight from the museum. When in doubt, look to the picks that come from French brands.
Prêt, partez!
Give them the taste of France with this luxury food basket including items like fruitwood-smoked salmon, triple-cream Brie, pork paté, French blinis and caviar.
maison margiela 'REPLICA' Memory Box Perfume Set
Paris-based fashion house Maison Margiela not only serves up fashionable clothing, but they also produce some pretty epic fragrances too. This sampler set will have your giftee reaching for their favorite in no time.
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Ladurée x Meri Meri Paris Macaron Surprise Balls (x 5)
Macron inspired surprise balls will make their day. They are each filled with small gifts like stickers with foil, a joke and an enamel butterfly charm.
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Transport them to southern France with a luxurious bath experience. This set comes with 10 soaps that smell like Apricot, Bergamot, Fig, Jasmine, Lavender, Linden, Sweet Almond, Vervain, Vetiver and Wild Rose scents, and are touted by the brand to be made with moisturizing ingredients. "Lathers up beautifully and scents are sublime," a reviewer said.
This recreation of a French antique mirror will bring elegance to wherever they place it in their home. They can use it to display their fragrance collection or to hold jewelry and makeup.
Help them brush up on their French with five pairs of fashionable socks that sport sayings in the language. Plus, reviewers say that they're very comfortable.
Learning French just got more fun thanks to this kit. It includes over 500 words and fragments that they can play with to create sentences and phrases. "This 'game' is a fun, different, efficient way to increase one's vocabulary as well as speaking and reading skills in the French language," an Amazon reviewer said.
La Chatelaine Hand Cream Gift Set
Perfect to throw in their bag, keep in the car or around the house, this hand cream set will keep their skin soft and supple. "Silky, luxurious hand cream that easily melts into my dry skin leaving my hands feeling rejuvenated and so soft!! The scent is soft, delightful. You only need a small amount each use...so worth the money," an Amazon reviewer said.
Maybe they'll use it as a diary. Maybe they'll use it as a travel. But one thing you can count on is that they'll love the Eiffel Tower design ,and the fact that it can easily be refilled with paper of their choice. It also contains six card slots and a zipper pocket for any trinkets they pick up during their travels.
Another way to help them practice their French is with these fun playing cards. According to the brand, the deck features the most common phrases in French, and includes the phonetic pronunciation.
If they already have a Pandora bracelet or are big on jewelry, this Eiffel tower charm will be just the thing to add a touch of France to their wardrobe. It's made of sterling sliver, and can serve as a great reminder of their time spent in Paris.
Mastering the Art of French Cooking, Volume I: 50th Anniversary Edition: A Cookbook
Julia Child was an American chef, but there's no denying her skills when it came to French cuisine. With this 50th anniversary volume of her iconic cookbook, your recipient can try their hand at over 5oo delicious French recipes.
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For a uniquely French twist on classic Earl Grey tea, treat them to Mariage Frères' set. It includes 30 tea bags with flavors of black tea, bergamot and royal blue flowers. "I’ve been on a quest to try all different brands and price ranges of earl grey teas lately and this one falls into my top three. It’s got a creaminess to it that makes it stand out and also has such a wonderful aroma," one reviewer said.
Those crepes they tried in Paris are all they can talk about, so gift them this nonstick crepe pan so they can make their own whenever the craving hits. It's also dishwasher safe. In fact, our experts in the Good Housekeeping Institute said it was the easiest pan to clean in their tests.
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Let them learn the basics of French cuisine through this cooking class. They'll prepare a four-course meal of French Onion Soup
Duck Confit Rillette, Pork Tenderloin and Crème Brûlée with the help of a chef that will travel to their location.
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What's better than wine and a good puzzle? Combining the two. This puzzle details the wine regions of France, which will totally hype them up for their next trip.
Keeping all of their jewelry on this Eiffel Tower catchall will become the highlight of their day. It's large enough to hold earrings and bracelets, and will look adorable on any night stand or dresser.
Allow them to indulge in creamy and decadent dark and milk chocolate with La Maison du Chocolat's assortment. It contains 24 pieces of ganache and praline bonbons, and reviewers rave that each bite is delicious.
Every Francophile knows that there's nothing quite like a fresh French baguette. This aesthetically pleasing baguette bag is just as functional as it is stylish. "Beautiful and classy baguette bread bag. Reminds me of what I saw being used in France when I visited a few years ago," a reviewer said.
As they drink their morning coffee or tea, they'll get a chuckle from this cheeky phrase on this mug.
Cameron (she/her) is a staff writer for Good Housekeeping, where she covers everything from holidays to food. She is a graduate of Syracuse University, where she received a B.A. in magazine journalism. In her spare-time she can be found scrolling TikTok for the latest cleaning hacks and restaurant openings, binge-watching seasons of Project Runway or online shopping.
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