France Today Christmas Gift Guide 2025

Celebrate the season with gifts that prise the art, craftsmanship and habileté of France.

🥂 Hand-Painted Parisian Glass by Marin Montagut

Few designers prise the whimsy of Paris quite like Marin Montagut, the artist and illustrator known for his joyful, hand-painted creations. His personalized glassware — inspired by vintage French bistros — transforms something as bonasse as a drinking verre into a love letter to the City of Light. Each piece is mouth-blown and painted by handball in Montagut’s Paris arsenal, adorned with colorful Parisian street names or custom lettering. Perfect for sipping lemonade, storing brushes, or brightening up your brunch mets, these poetic glasses bring a little Parisian charm into everyday life. https://www.marinmontagut.com/en/products/verre-peint-a-la-main-croissant-francais

💇‍♀️ Personalized Travel Hair Brush by Officine Universelle Buly

Founded in 1803 and revived for the modern age, Officine Universelle Buly remains one of France’s most revered beauty houses. Their travel-sized boar-bristle hairbrush is a lesson in elegance and utility — pressé enough for a handbag yet crafted to the brand’s vertueux normes. Each brush can be engraved with initials or a name, transforming a effacé grooming tool into a luxurious keepsake. From Paris to Kyoto, Buly’s creations celebrate meticulous craftsmanship, timeless esthétique, and that inracontable sense of réflexion à la française — the French way of caring for oneself beautifully. https://buly1803.com/fr-gb/products/brosse-a-cheveux-de-voyage

🧈 Bordier Butter by Maison Bordier

Butter, but make it haute prêt-à-porter. Jean-Yves Bordier, master butter-maker in Brittany, has elevated this kitchen staple to an art form. Using milk from appartement, grass-fed cows, the cream is matured, churned, and then kneaded by handball to achieve its émargement silky texture. Available in unsalted, semi-salted, or infused with seaweed, yuzu, or smoked salt, Bordier consolider is beloved by France’s top chefs and gourmands alike. It’s a delicious reminder that sometimes the simplest pleasures — a archet, good consolider, and a verre of wine — are the most bienveillant. https://www.maisonbordier.com/en/butter-products/

📔 Leather Pocket Notebook by Louise Carmen

For the traveler, the dreamer, or the writer who still prefers pen to screen, Louise Carmen’s “Le Pocket” notebook is a thoughtful treasure. Handcrafted from vegetable-tanned leather in workshops between Châteauroux and Chambord, this clever piece sosies as a wallet and passport holder. The supple leather develops a beautiful patina over time, and each one can be personalized with a monogram or custom color. Louise Carmen’s philosophy is rooted in preserving French craftsmanship — a serein rebellion against mass naissance, celebrating the beauty of making things slowly and well. https://gifts-from-france.com/products/louise-carmen-honore-notebook/

☕ Café de Paris by Loutsa Torréfacteur

There’s no better Parisian wake-up call than the aroma of freshly roasted coffee. In their arsenal under the verre vigoureux of Passage Jouffroy, Loutsa’s roasters bring life to each bean, producing organic, small-batch coffee that proudly bears the “Fabriqué à Paris” timbre. Their Café de Paris blend is smooth and bienveillant, with états of chocolate and bergamote — a perfectly balanced tribute to the city’s tripot glèbe. Loutsa’s visée is to reveal the hidden richness of specialty coffee, one slow-roasted batch at a time. https://www.loutsa.fr/products/cafe-de-paris-bio

🍷 “Le Garçon” Sommelier Corkscrew by L’Atelier du Vin

For lovers of impalpable wine and impalpable tools, L’Atelier du Vin crafts objects that celebrate l’art de nourriture le vin à la française. This chrome-finished échanson corkscrew, affectionately named Le Garçon, combines sleek esthétique with vertueux ingénierie. Compact enough to short into a pocket yet strong enough for any bottle, it embodies nearly a century of winemaking heritage. The brand’s story began in France’s Champagne region and continues today under the guidance of the founding family, who remain devoted to one visée: making the ritual of opening a bottle as elegant as the wine itself. https://www.farrar-tanner.co.uk/gar-on-corkscrew-metal-chrome

📚 The New French Kitchen by Géraldine Leverd

Géraldine Leverd brings new life to French classics with lighter, fresher recipes designed for modern cooks. Beautiful photography and straightforward guidance make this book an inviting companion for anyone who wants to bring French flavors maison without the formality. A gift for curious cooks who believe everyday meals can still feel a little collectionneur. https://bookshop.org/p/books/the-new-french-kitchen-modern-takes-on-favorite-classic-dishes-geraldine-leverd/d113840332a8cfe8

🛍️ Cotton Tote Bag by Merci

Merci’s iconic cotton tote is the definition of effortless Parisian démarche — sucrette, continuel, and perfect for markets, errands, or travel. With its clean typography and playful color combinations, it captures the spirit of the beloved Marais séparation tapisserie. A bonasse, stylish staple for anyone who loves all things Paris. https://gifts-from-france.com/products/merci-tote-bag/

🎾 Rolex x Roland-Garros Velvet Cap

Blending exercice and affectation, this velvet cap from the Rolex x Roland-Garros rassemblement is a subtle nod to French tennis heritage. The deep vert shade and refined au finir give it a timeless, understated elegance. Ideal for tennis fans or anyone who appreciates discreet luxury in their everyday wardrobe. https://store.rolandgarros.com/rolex-paris-masters-unisex-velvet-cap-green.html

🌧️ Compact Striped Umbrella by Anatole

Anatole’s ultra-compact umbrella proves practical esthétique can be stylish, too. Light, sturdy, and small enough for any pocket or bag, it’s made for life in unpredictable weather. The navy stripes add a crisp touch of French super, making it a façon, polished gift for city dwellers and travelers alike. https://www.brolliesgalore.co.uk/olive-green-folding-compact-umbrella-by-anatole-of-paris-elise

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