What better way to bring travel joy this Christmas to someone who loves France with these French-inspired gift ideas. Please know that we do not have any stake in recommending these products – they are just ideas to get the juices flowing. Links to the sellers' sites are in the titles.

Joyeux Noël! 

 

Lavender scented candle

Lavender is known to calm the spirit, and what better way to relax and think about traveling to beautiful Provence then with a deliciously scented lavender candle?

 

Relax and dream of France with a lavender vanilla scented candle

Charcuterie board

Did anyone say “Apéritif”? Accompany your glass of French wine with a delicious and beautifully presented charcuterie board.

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Impress your guests with a beautiful charcuterie board - ©Smirly

and some Cheese to go on it

Oh la la . . . the stinkier, the better!

French cheese

Delicious spread of French cheeses - ©fromages.com

French cookbook

You will benefit from giving this fun and informative French cookbook by getting to eat the wonderful meals that will be made. I love this one because there is so much more included in the book than just recipes, and the illustrations are great.

 

 

Eiffel Tower 3D Puzzle

Enjoy your own view of the Eiffel Tower every day with this 3D puzzle.

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Eiffel Tower 3D Puzzle - ©Ravensburger

Violet sweets

Go back to simpler days, when every French grandma had her stash of violet candies hidden from her grandchildren.

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Violet candies, tea, chocolate gift box - ©La Maison de la Violette

Socks that speak better French than you

Now even your feet will be poo-pooing your accent!

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French language socks - ©intype socks

French hand soap

Make washing your hands a luxurious adventure with French liquid handsoap from Provence, with authentic savon de Marseille.

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Savon de Marseille hand soap that smells so good - ©Panier des Sens

Chocolate Truffles

Need we say more?

Mathez French Chocolate Truffles

Delicious French Chocolate Truffles - ©Chocolat Mathez

Champagne

Pick up your favorite bottle for the gift-giving festivities. For your next trip to France, we can plan for a stay in the Champagne region so you can taste and maybe find some new favorites! My favorite Champagne which is easily available internationally is Taittinger's Prestige Rosé. I also love Philippe Martin, but you must come to France to taste it. 

 

 

Jean-Christophe Coutand
Merry Christmas from the Loire Valley - ©Jean-Christophe Coutand-ADT Touraine

 

Emilie, Naomi, Guillaume, myself and our families wish you and yours a very happy and safe holiday season.

 

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Anshu & Family
One of the best planned and personalised travel experiences that my family and I have ever had. From information on how to go about navigating the toll machines on the highways; a range of brilliant restaurant recommendations in every town and village that we visited; interesting daily itineraries and extremely hospitable and generous hosts at all …
Jeanne & Michael from Australia
A Great Cultural Experience What we loved most about our wonderful trip was the special activities that FJFY hand picked and tailor made for our interests. We did an awesome cooking experience in Provence, a fun food and wine walking tour with in Nice and a very enjoyable and informative walk in Lagrasse with Carlos. We visited many local markets …
Tony
The organisation and friendliness of the places we stayed was outstanding. We travel a lot and this was a delightful experience that we can't wait to do again. I could not recommend more highly the professionalism in the booklets which are a long term reminder of a most memorable time. We travelled from NZ a long way for just two weeks but it was …
Roger
For my wife and me, Emilie planned three weeks of wonderful experiences. She was quick to respond to questions and crafted an itinerary which suited us. The selection of places to see, things to do, and where to eat were superb. Emilie added a charming personal touch. As it was our 30-year anniversary, she arranged for an accommodation to welcome …
Carol & Don
For our journey in the Loire Valley, we could not have hoped for more gracious, firendly and hospitable hosts. They made us feel like long time friends. It has been wonderful sharing this time with this French family and we hope we may meet again. The guidebook was totally professional and indispensable ! Aurevoir et merci beaucoup
Lucelle
I was amazed when I came across the website that ALL the reviews were excellent. From the moment I started dealing with Emilie I received amazing service in planning our wonderful trip to France. I will not repeat all the details that are in the previous posts but highlight some of the exceptional service that I received. The booking of the …