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Francophile Gift Guide

November 6, 2021 By Elizabeth 6 Comments

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Francophile gift guide 2021 a collage of books food and toys from France

Francophile gift guide 2021

Good morning friends, a happy Saturday to you. It is going to be cold and rainy here this morning which gives me the perfect excuse to sit in bed and read and drink chocolate. Are you a person that likes to read in bed and relax on the weekend or do you like to jump up and start the day?

What are your plans for the weekend? Sunday we are going to a chili cook-off and to dinner to celebrate my nephews 14th birthday. As for today, I am not sure, I am trying to convince my husband to hang two light fixtures.

Have you been shopping? I have been thoroughly enjoying everyones gift guides, and have seen many fun things to gift family and friends.

Louvre Paris

I love Paris, I fell in love with the cobbled streets, the beautiful gardens and cafes a long time ago and every single time I return I visit “my old favorites” and then I just wander and discover something new and beautiful.

Red wicker cafe chairs and table in Paris

Paris Cafe

I remember one 2 week trip I only took one photo(unheard of in the age of social media) and never stepped foot in a museum. I simply woke up every day and wandered all day from one arrondissement to another. I stopped in churches and was lucky enough to hear a few of the choirs practicing for Christmas concerts. I peaked in open doors and discovered secret courtyards. When I was chilled or tired I stoped at a tea room or cafe for a chocolat chaud or just to people watch. I sipped mulled wine at the Christmas markets and I nibbled eclairs and Punitions from Poilane bakery while enjoying a minute of silence in a favorite park.

I know that many of you are Francophiles as well so I thought I would share some gifts that I love and that you might as well.

 Holiday Gifts for  Francophiles 2021

Books

 

Life in a French Country House

Life in a French Country House: Entertaining for All Seasons

Poilane Bakery is my favorite bakery in Paris and the Punitions cookies are delicious too.

 

Book cover of My Paris Kitchen

My Paris Kitchen

My Paris Kitchen, one of my all time favorite cookbooks.

 

Book cover of Timeless Paris

Timeless Paris

 

Book cover of French Pastry Made Simple

French Pastry Made Simple: Foolproof Recipes for Éclairs, Tarts, Macarons and More Molly offers classes in Versailles.

 

Book cover of The Cook's Atelier: Recipes, Techniques, and Stories from Our French Cooking School

Book cover of The Cook’s Atelier Pinecones and Acorns

The Cook’s Atelier: Recipes, Techniques, and Stories from Our French Cooking School,this cookbook is another favorite at our house. they also offer cooking classes.

 

Book cover in black and fuchsia pink Paris: An Inspiring Tour of the City's Creative Heart

Paris Pinecones and Acorns

Paris: An Inspiring Tour of the City’s Creative Heart is one of may all-time favorite books about Paris.

book cover of claris the chicest mouse in Paris with a little moue in a pink dress carrying a pink purse

Claris Book Series

Don’t forget the little francophiles, they will love Claris the Chicest Mouse in Paris!

Puzzles and Toys

Wanderlust Toy Box in Pink with wood toys depicting iconic Paris landmarks

Isn’t this set of wood blocks cute. I might be tempted to keep it for myself.

1000 Piece Puzzle of Paris scene with Eiffel Tower

Charming Paris Scene Complete with the Metro, Cafes, Shops, and the Iconic Eiffel Tower

puzzle of Paris landmarks

Colorful Paris Puzzle

Tableware

plates and cups with scenes of Paris London and New York

Anthropologie always has some fun Parisian pieces and this year is no exception, I think plates and mugs are so pretty.

 

White porcelain chicken serving bowl

White porcelain serving bowl

Porcelain Casserole Dish

White serving tray with Metro sign and Paris opera house

White Metro Serving Tray

Serving Tray

 

Clothes

Woman Standing wearing a black shirt with the words Paris all over in Red and Yellow

Karl Langenfeld Paris

 

Giril with blog hair sitting on a white box wearing orange pants and a white t-shirt that has the words Bonjour on the front

Bonjour

Bonjour t-hirt

Art

White Frame with a dress made from a map of Paris

Map of Paris Dress

This is a splurge but I think it is kinda cool, Dawn Wolfe Folded Map Dress – Paris

Food

Williams Sonoma crate filled with cheese crackers salmon and other French food

Tour de France food crate Pinecones and Acorns

Tour de France Gift Box

French cheese on marble tray with knife

French Cheese Selection

French Cheese Collection, I love cheese!

ivory colored crock with green script herbs de Provence

Herbs of Provence Pinecones and Acorns

Herbes de Provence in Ceramic Crock

 

Jade colored box filled with round chocolate truffles

La Maison du Chocolat Dark Chocolate Truffles are decadent and delicious. If you are in Paris make sure to try the hot chocolate they serve, it is so good.

A silver pain with 5 croissants next to a baking rack with three croissants and a blue striped towel

Fresh croissants Pinecones and Acorns

French Croissants from Paris to your door.

black canister with yellow label of French breakfast tea

Mariage Frères Teas French Breakfast Tea

Mariage Frères Teas PARIS BREAKFAST TEA

White bon maman advent calendar

Bon Maman Advent Calendar

And don’t forget your Bon Maman Advent Calendar.

Thinks Small, Small Business Artisans That Is

Watercolor painting of a small bird sitting on a jar

Image from Paris Breakfasts

Carol a longtime blogger and artist lives and creates in Paris, she moved there many years ago to live her dream. You can see more of her work on her blog and Etsy shop and you can purchase this original watercolor and many others. You can find Carol at Paris Breakfasts.

Woman in a white dress with her back to the carmera sitting in a window with a view of Provence in the background

Image Jamie Beck

Another amazing artist, photographer is Jamie Beck she and her husband moved to Provence to create a new and different life from the one they were living in New York. They are the creators and photographers of some amazing ads for Ralph Lauren, Channel, Etc. Jamie is currently writing a book and during the Covid-19 shutdown she created a series of photographs called the Isolation Creations. These stunning pieces are available for sale in her shop along with phone cases, cards and and original art. Jamie Beck & Co.

Of course perfume, a beautiful candle, wine or Champagne are wonderful options as well. You could even put together a little gift basket. If you wanted to make a Parisian treat you could bake some Madelines and add a canister of tea, add a cup plop it into a basket,  wrap it in cellophane and voila a Francophile gift basket.

You could also order a subscription box from My French Country Home, Sharon’s boxes are beautiful, they are a little expensive but they are worth it. Sharon also has a magazine that your friends and family will love, you can subscribe here.

Mimi Bleu of Belle Inspiration also offers tour, a magazine and a subscription box.

There are more gift suggestions in the collage below. Simply click the photo and you will be magically transported to the shop. If you click any link in this post I will earn a small commission.

I hope you found some inspiration for your Francophile gift shopping. Have a wonderful weekend friends.

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Francophile gift guide 2021 a collage of books food and toys from France

Francophile gift guide 2021

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  1. Paula@SweetPea says

    November 6, 2021 at 9:25 am

    I visited Paris in 1992 and so much enjoyed it. You found great gifts for anyone who loves France.

    Reply
    • Elizabeth says

      November 6, 2021 at 10:19 am

      Thank you Paula!

      Reply
  2. Marieza says

    November 7, 2021 at 5:26 pm

    This is the most unique gift guide I have ever seen. Well done! All great ideas.

    Reply
    • Elizabeth says

      November 7, 2021 at 7:12 pm

      Thank you MArieza, I appreciate you saying that. Have a great week.

      Reply
  3. Melba says

    November 11, 2021 at 2:47 pm

    So many years ago I worked on the renovation and expansion of Le Quatre Temps in Paris. I never got to go and so wished I had been able to. It was a huge project, but amazing!

    Reply
    • Elizabeth says

      November 11, 2021 at 6:43 pm

      Melba, I would love to hear more about your work in Paris! And why were you unable to see it unveiled?

      Reply

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