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Monday 1 Dec 2025    Paris Guides

Holiday Gift Guide 2025: A Dash of French Magic

The holidays are rolling in! Paris is dripping in Holiday sparkle, and it’s our favorite time of year! Nothing makes us happier than gathering together with the perfect French-inspired gifts for the people we love and maybe a little something for ourselves, too! So pour yourself a cup of tea or a glass of vin chaud, and let us guide you through some of our very favorite French holiday gifts for 2025.

For the Food Lovers and Francophile Chefs

If you are here in Paris, there is nothing like supporting our favorite local stores. From copper pots, to specialty tools, to ingredients for that perfectly French kitchen. You'll want to visit :

  • E. Dehillerin – The iconic Paris cookware emporium, perfect for copper pans, specialty tools.
  • G. Detou – A must-visit for bakers and food lovers; they really do have every spice or Christmas treat you could want! Take a peek at their Christmas selection.
  • Izreal – Just around the corner from La Cuisine Paris, another family-owned and operated gem. Visit their tiny boutique for special spices galore! 

For the person wanting a little French Holiday Entertaining magic...these might come in handy!

Perfect gifts for those who love France, Food, and are ready to do a bit of French-inspired holiday entertaining! 

  • David Lebovitz – “Ready for Dessert, Revised: My Best Recipes
    A beautifully updated collection of favorite desserts — classics and modern treats alike — all delivered with David’s trademark charm, stories, and expert pastry know-how.


  • Lindsey Tramuta – "The Eater Guide to Paris"
    Lindsey does it again with another edition to her collection of Paris books! This one is truly for the food lover...you won't want to miss it!
  • Brian Hart Hoffman & Brooke Bell - Holiday Coupetails
    Every Celebration needs a cocktail. This is the perfect book to accompany all of your Holiday entertaining!

For Our Friends Abroad: Bring France Home

Not making it to Paris this year? These brands bring France right to your doorstep.

  • Hello French NY – A playful and cultural approach to learning French from Cécilia Jolivet - and don't forget to check out the City guides for Paris!.
  • POSH Chicago – A dreamy boutique in Chicago, stocked with beautifully curated French antiques and treasures.
  • Chateau Sonoma - a beautiful French-themed boutique in Sonoma curated with love.

For the Parisian Style & Home Lover

Bring a bit of Paris home with these treasures for the France lover on your list.

  • Valerie Valentine 
    Accessories of feathers, silk, crystals all, withParisian charm, perfect for special moments.
  • Trudon Candles
    Paris’s historic candlemaker since 1643! Classic, French candles with deep, rich scents that transform a room into a cozy, glowing sanctuary. 
  • Le Bijou Parisien
    Apparel and accessories inspired by the metro signs and quartiers of Paris — playful, clever, and utterly Parisian. 
  • La Slow Galerie
    A gallery of prints and illustrations by local French artists — joyful, delicate, and full of heart. 
  • Everyday Parisian Book Bundle
    Rebecca Plotnick’s curated book bundle (not her calendar) — a thoughtful gift for someone who loves Paris, photography, and daydreaming through city streets. 
  • Le Grand Épicerie / Le Bon Marché — Fromage Advent Calendar
    A beautifully indulgent advent calendar full of French cheeses — perfect for cheese lovers who want to taste their way through December.
  • Le Bazar Français
    A wonderfully curated boutique of French gourmet and lifestyle goods — a go-to for one-of-a-kind gifts with real French flair.

For the Experience Seeker

Sometimes, the best gifts aren’t things, but things to do!

A Cozy Closing Thought

Whether you’re giving something tangible, or a special experience, remember to shop small! Every time you spend money at your local small businesses, you are supporting the landscape of your communities!

Joyeuses fêtes!
— The Team at La Cuisine Paris

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Last Minute Course Places

10 Jul 2026

  • French Baking Classes / Le Croissant & Breakfast Pastries
  • The 'Roi' of the Parisian breakfast table, Le Croissant ! Enjoy three hours of mastering this decadent, flaky, buttery French icon.

  • La Cuisine Paris, 80 Quai de l'Hôtel de Ville, 75004 Paris     Time: 10:00 - 13:00
  • Price: €119.00     Availability: 1 place left

10 Jul 2026

  • French Baking Classes / Le Croissant & Breakfast Pastries
  • The 'Roi' of the Parisian breakfast table, Le Croissant ! Enjoy three hours of mastering this decadent, flaky, buttery French icon.

  • La Cuisine Paris, 80 Quai de l'Hôtel de Ville, 75004 Paris     Time: 9:30 - 12:30
  • Price: €119.00     Availability: 1 place left

10 Jul 2026

  • French Market Tour and Cooking Class / Marché Monge
  • Spend the morning like the locals, with a typical Parisian experience. A full immersion in to French culture with a French Market Tour followed by a hands-on French Cooking Class right in the heart of Paris !

  • Price: €189.00     Availability: 4 places left

11 Jul 2026

  • French Market Tour and Cooking Class / Marché Maubert
  • Spend the morning like the locals, with a typical Parisian experience. A full immersion in to French culture with a French Market Tour followed by a hands-on French Cooking Class right in the heart of Paris !

  • Meet at 18 Place Maubert in front of the fountain, next to Metro Station Maubert Mutualité     Time: 9:00 - 13:00
  • Price: €189.00     Availability: 2 places left

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