Francophile Gift Guide
Francophile Gift Guide
The Francophile Gift Guide is one of my favorite blog posts of the year. This gift guide is to help you find the perfect gift for a Francophile friend or family member who loves Paris. The guide features some of my favorite French brands and small businesses I have shopped for and shared throughout the year. I hope this helps you find the perfect gift for your favorite for the holiday season and any time of the year. I aim to bring a little bit of France into your lives through this gift guide for the Francophile.
Pour yourself a glass of wine and dig into these great gift ideas.
This officially kicks the holidays off, which are just around the corner.
*This is a post I keep current and update often with new items.
Francophile Gift Guide
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1. Black Corduroy Le Weekend Hat $70 They offer various words and colors of the same style.
2. Sézane Pio Scarf $90 I saw this and knew I had to have it. This is traditionally not the scarf I wear, and I love the longer layered look. I picked it up in Paris. The colors are selling out fast, but I hope they restock soon. Set an alert if your color preference is sold out.
3. Book Locket Clare V. $65 Add this to a long gold chain for the book lover and Francophile.
4. Beaded City Pouch $68 Anthropologie. This makes an adorable small evening bag as well.
5. Anthropologie Paris Hat $42 This comes in four great colors
6. Manucurist Starter Kit $75 This French nail polish brand is a favorite of mine. I have a few colors I keep on hand for mani/pedi appointments and bring my own polish. It lasts a long time and it is green.
Francophile Gift Ideas
7. Paris Votive $60 A gift that has been on past Francophile gift guides and always a hit with readers.
8. Paris Mug $16. This is always the most popular Francophile item on the list and sells out fast. This Rifle Paper Co. is another option if the first mug is sold out.
9. Caudalie Instant Detox Mask $42 I always have this on hand for those days when my skin needs a pick me up. For best results, use after a hot shower while the bathroom is still steamy.
10. Klorane Eye Patches $26 I love using these the night before a shoot and keep them in the fridge. They are packaged individually and you can use them as a stocking stuffer too.
11. I love Emile Henry for baking and own so many of their items. This deep tarte dish is perfect for quiche and so many other delicious French recipes. You can see more of my favorite Emile Henry baking pieces here.
12. Mariage Fréres Tea A classic French tea brand makes a great gift for the Francophile that loves tea. I drink mine every morning as part of my routine.
13. Je t’adore sweatershirt Anthropologie $132. It is such a cute errand-running sweatshirt for the weekends.
14. Emile Henry Ruffled Pie Dish I love the pop of red with this dish. Perfect for entertaining and pie season.
15. Ina Garten’s Be Ready When the Luck Happens Memoir. I listened to the book narrated by Ina and loved it. It was inspiring and made me want to pull out her cookbooks and cook.
16. Croissant Notecards for the Francophile that loves croissants as much as I do. These are adorable and can be personalized.
Gift Ideas for the Francophile
17. Marin Montagut cup $96. His shop on Rue Madame is adorable and so popular. They wrap things extremely well when you purchase from the shop, but if you can’t make it in person or find his pieces too fragile, you can purchase them stateside.
18. Degrenne Tea Pot This is one of the most used items in my kitchen from fall through spring. I make tea regularly in the morning and afternoon. Pair with my favorite Mariage Frères Tea Set Gift from POSH.
19. Tea Cup and Saucer $28. I am often asked where I source my tea cups, and they are from all over. Whenever I find something cute, I try to snatch it up. I love these and the price is right for tea time.
20. Travel Journal $38 This adorable journal is great for someone who loves traveling the world. I am still a paper person, carrying a journal wherever I go.
Francophile Gift Ideas
21. Maison du Chocolat $56. The way to my heart is chocolate, especially dark praliné. I love Maison du Chocolat, which has shops all around Paris, including the airport, if you are in a pinch on the way home. You can also order it in the US through various retailers.
22. Timeless Paris $40 A classic by Marin Montagut inside 20 quintessential Parisian landmarks. Great for a coffee table.
23. Cire Trudon Candle. It’s a splurge at $125 for a classic Parisian candle, but not only is it stunning and smells so good. Explore the whole collection and try the holiday scents. This is on my wish list. I passed by the store in Paris this past trip and didn’t get the chance to shop. The Cire Trudon holiday candle with cedar and cinnamon is high on my list.
24. Joie: A Parisian’s Guide to Celebrating The Good Life Ajiri is so much fun to follow on Instagram too. I have a few items from her shop I bought in 2020 and have been a fan ever since.
Francophile Kitchen Gift Ideas
Compagnie de Provence soap. This smells so good! It makes a great hostess gift. Perfect for a guest bathroom.
Staub Stackable Cookware set. I wanted this as a wedding gift. It’s a splurge item for the Francophile who loves to cook.
Madeleine Pan $33 Madeleines are my favorite French sweet treats. This beautiful gold tray is a must for a Francophile kitchen. Even if you don’t bake, it makes a statement on a shelf.
Bon Appetit dish towel. I have these and use them all the time. They wash and wear very well!
French Beauty Products: Francophile Gift Ideas
The Sézane perfume is one of the most requested items I get asked about. They recently just started shipping their French perfume to the US and it is the perfect Francophile gift for the Sézane lover. This is what my sister requested for the holidays. If you have ever received a delivery from Sézane, their packages are scented with this incredible scent: their perfume.
Sisley Lip Twist. $60 My signature color is Burgundy. These come in so many fun colors, leaving your lips with a pop of color and hydrated.
Gift Ideas for the Francophile
Le Creuset Signature Dutch Oven (prices vary on sizes) This is one of my favorite kitchen items. We use it so often. It looks beautiful on the stove when it isn’t in use.
Miel de Provence French honey from Provence. You will find every excuse to use this honey. Add it to a cheese board and excite your palate with your favorite French cheeses.
This French Enough sweatshirt is a favorite I wear often—size up to a medium.
Francophile Gift Guide Ideas
The Paris Guide, $30-$35, is now available in print and digital copies. It’s a great way to start planning a trip to Paris for a friend.
Gift Ideas for The Francophile
Longchamp $145 Le Pilage Bag. I have had so many of these over the years in both navy and black. I also have the travel size for overnight, and it folds down into a small bag, which makes it easy to pack. It is a classic French bag that you will spot all over France.
Saint James Classic Bretton Shirt $129: I have owned and loved this shirt for years. It is also one of the most popular items for blog readers to buy. It’s a classic staple French wardrobe piece. It runs true to size.
Numero Uno Polène bag. This bag brand has been on my radar for years, and I finally made my first purchase in October of last year for this bag in black. I brought the Paris ladies along, and I think just about everyone bought a bag in both October and Paris. I own this bag and this one as well, which I love and brought to Paris. * gifted
Gift Guide for the Parisian
Aesop Hand Balm $32 While this is an Australian brand and not a French one, I first discovered it in Paris. I love the packaging aesthetic, and the lotion is so good, so it is a win-win. I have this on my desk and use it often.
Shop The Print Shop: My photography shop sells prints from Paris and Italy. The prices start at $25, and budget-friendly options include notecards and wrapping paper. Prints start at $35 and go up depending on the size. The Paris Calendar makes a great 2-in-1 gift item as well. You can cut out the images and frame the prints after you are done.
The Paris Market Bag in Black is a $78 classic that makes a great home styling piece when not in use.
Seraphine Scarf $90 I purchased this last year, and it was one of my most asked-about items in Paris this January. It will sell out quickly, so don’t miss out. An oversized scarf is as Parisian as it gets for winter.
Gift Ideas for the Francophile
Gaspard Sezane Sweater. It runs a little big. I still take my usual size S. It can be worn two ways, and it is one of the best-selling sweaters from Sezane, a very iconic French brand. I love that this sweater is size-inclusive and comes in various colors.
Cuyana Classic Easy Tote $268 One of the most used items in my closet. I carry this all the time and have owned mine for seven years. It holds up well over time.
Milo Classic Bag from Sézane: $475 It’s a splurge item but a bag you will keep for years. I have owned mine for six months and use it all the time.
More Gift Ideas for The Francophile
Foodie Francophile Gifts
French Cookbooks make a great gift idea. Sweet Paris is a beautiful cookbook filled with pastries and cake recipes. I love the Cook’s Atelier. They have a new book coming out soon! Of course, Julia Child Mastering the Art of French Cooking for the French cuisine lover. We collected a stack of cookbooks for wedding gifts and it was one of my favorite gifts.
For the person who loves to bake, gift a subscription to Bake from Scratch. Their newest issue includes Christmas in Paris, an experience at the Ritz Paris, and 12 days of holiday cookies.
La Cuisine Paris gift card for a cooking class or food tour. I love La Cuisine and rave about them for a good reason. I have taken their macaron and croissant cooking classes along with a food tour. Everything has been so much fun, and I can’t wait to return for more. I use many of their recipes at home in my kitchen, including their madeleines.
Try a taste of the French lifestyle with these French foods.
More Francophile Holiday Gift Ideas
When it comes to the best French gifts, I prefer to give something to someone because I know they will find joy in it, or it wouldn’t be something they planned to buy themselves. I don’t always love buying gifts around a certain holiday or celebration.
Purchase a gift card for a photo session from Katie Donnelly support small female-owned businesses in Paris. Katie and her team is who shoots me in Paris all the time and did the photos in this post!
Favorite Francophile Books
The Paris Library. This one is one of my favorite books. It takes place in Paris during WWII. I cried at the end. The story will stay with you. I also loved The Book of Lost Names. I recently finished Jacqueline in Paris and ordered The Sweetness of Forgetting, which is by the same author of The Lost Book of Names and The Winemaker’s Wife
Makers Paris Hard Cover Book $30 This is a great book highlighting some of the makers of Paris.
I also love The New Parisienne, which shows how women shape Paris.
More Francophile Gift Ideas
For other candle ideas, Kerzon is a French brand you can buy at its boutique in Paris, just outside Place des Vosges. It sells a variety of candles named after different places in Paris.
For the French Kitchen
Peugeot Salt and Pepper Shakers are a classic French dining table staple. I want a set as a wedding gift.
Fleur de Sel adds a little salt to every dish. Use it as a finishing salt for cooking and baking. You may also need this adorable salt holder.
French Market basket This one is under $30 and is one of the best-selling items on the blog available through Etsy.
Merci Beaucoup Tote from my friends at POSH Chicago: Use it for the market or grocery store.
French Beauty Gift Ideas
Gift guides are back for the holidays! I love browsing gift guides because it helps me narrow down gifts from an overwhelming online selection. The Francophile guide is filled with gift ideas for your French-loving friend. Did I miss a favorite gift idea or brand you didn’t see included? Feel free to comment below and share with the EDP community.
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Bonjour, I’m Rebecca!
I’m a photographer, blogger, croissant-lover, and world traveler. I hope that Everyday Parisian inspires you by bringing a bit of France into your daily life and helps you plan the best trip to Paris with personalized recommendations for places to stay, explore, and eat.
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I do enjoy your recommendations and thank you for helping me spend money LOL! In October I went to Polene and purchased the Numero Sept mini in textured Burgundy for my birthday along with a little wallet to match…..so pretty. I was able to get a set of 6 plates with the green trim from Madam de la Maison. They arrived completely intact and my sister loves them also, will be perfect for the holidays. It was nice to meet you (outside of Cafe de Flore) I was hesitant to say hello but you were most gracious on a very drizzly day in Paris. Thank you so much for brightening my days with your posts.
Hi, Rebecca; I was browsing tote bags recently, and thought of you when I saw this! it is a stunning color and lovely design — and its Parisian provenance makes it perfect. (You could always remove the K-A’-R-L charms, leaving the other two, to tone down the branding.) Macy’s seems to be the only place that carries it. Do take a peek; I think you’ll love it! Meilleurs voeux~. https://www.macys.com/shop/product/karl-lagerfeld-paris-gifting-charmed-faux-leather-tote?ID=14787906&pla_country=US&CAGPSPN=pla&trackingid=477×1053940446&m_sc=sem&m_sb=Google&m_tp=PLA&m_ac=Google_Handbags_PLA&m_ag=GGL_PLA_Handbags_KarlLagerfeldParis&m_cn=GGL_PLA_Handbags&m_pi=go_cmp-14955521443_adg-130148968244_ad-553189911346_aud-325772345415:pla-1490592167967_dev-c_ext-_prd-194775160448USA&gclid=CjwKCAiAvK2bBhB8EiwAZUbP1B0Cj7Wqhk_UGeXnR7uAqBrosbl08-2Gxu0WlQM62ok2D8h6qYNp_xoCHCIQAvD_BwE
You got me into Sezane’s Gaspard or Leon jumpers, but none of the photos shows the length of the jumpers. Does it come down just to the waistline or even lower? Please let me know!
The Gaspard is longer, I do a little tuck in the front. The Leon is longer as well. I have a long torso so this is KEY. Some of their sweaters do crop higher but I haven’t seen any this season. I tried a bunch on recently and loved them all! The Mia and the Alma are also longer. I hope this helps!