10 Wonderful French Gift Ideas for French Lovers
France is a country with an amazing art scene and rich culture, thus the selection of gifts are vast.
Here are the 10 gift ideas for any French lovers.
- Macarons
Macarons is almost the second name of France. People fall in love with macarons immediately when they step into France. This small colourful pieces have a crunchy outside and a melting inside. It also provides many different flavours. With a box of colourful macarons, your Francophile friend will be more than delighted.
2. French beret.
What could be more French than a French beret? If you want to purchase a classic French beret that has been on the making for 175 years, check out Laulhere. Everything is made by hand. So it’s not only a gift. It’s a sign of culture.
3. Oyster knife
It is a well-known fact that French love their oysters. Every year about 80 thousand tonnes of oysters are consumed in France. Mostly during festival season.
If you are thinking about a gift for shell-loving friends, an oyster knife won’t go very wrong. A good brand would be Laguiole — it is well known for its quality and cutlery.
4. Cheese board with cheese
Every time I go to a supermarket in France, I was amazed by the wide selection of French cheese. The one that you know: blue cheese, brie and many that you didn’t know.
If your French loving friend is a cheese lover, a cheese board with some good cheese will make her in heaven for a few days.
5. Jewelry
Other than London and New York, France, especially Paris is a well-known fashion hub. Parisian design is delicate and full of details. For example, you can buy your friend a Paris map ring. Only their in-the-know friends will know what it means. For everyone else, it is just a great conversation starter.
6. Wine
Who can go to France without tasting the velvety wine? France is a wine country with a wide selection of wine.
If your French loving friend can not visit France just now, bring him/ her a taste of France, it will be a good memory for you both.
7.Crepe pan
French cuisine has an important position in today’s culinary world. It has its good reasons. One of my all-time favourite is crepe. It’s not as thick as a pancake and it can come in sweet or savory taste with as many toppings as you want.
If your foodie friend is exactly like me, buy her/ him a crepe pan will make her/ his day. Not only she will home cook some crepe for herself, you will probably get some too.
8. French lessons
If your friend is going to visit France, what would be better to buy her a package of French lessons?
Learning a language will make a journey so much more fruitful and interesting. It opens a secret door into the local culture. You are buying her a life — changing experience that is more than a gift.
9. Walking tour
Walking tours have been a whirlwind in Europe. With a local guide pointing you all the hidden gems, it’s easier to get into the local scene and taste a little of the culture if you have only a very short time.
Walking tours come in all different time duration and themes. For example, food, street arts, history. You can choose one that suits your friend’s interest and buy her/ him an unforgettable memory.
10. Le coq sportif
For any sports lovers, le coq sportif would not be a strange name. Established for over 130 years, it has earned its reputation in the clothing industry. The logo is a rooster so you won’t miss it.
France is full of surprises. The list can go on. Hopefully, these 10 ideas will get your a French-loving friend a surprise.
