It’s officially one month until Christmas so we’re reached out to retailers around Australia who stock French products and asked them to share their recommendations for French Christmas gifts. We’ve got gifts for different budgets with under $50, under $100 and over $100 ranges for most retailers.
Miriam shares her ideas for French Christmas gits for all budgets.
Under $50
Eco friendly shopper bags, made from jute with a fun protea design $12.
This is a perfect small present or stocking stuffer.
$50-$100
Festive market basket – a fun twist on the classic basket with a gold sequin heart. $75
A sparkly basket makes shopping fun.
Over $100
Be so French with a St James stripy top in white with a navy blue stripe. $115.
Timeless quality and style with a St James top.
Anabela from Bellite shares her Christmas gift recommendations with us.
under $50
under $100
over $100
Anabela says:
these products will definitely attract all kind of women or people who will want to give to the women in their lives. We have really feminine ladylike articles as well as more trendy and funky products like the Jimmy Jacket.
Emma and Gwen design and create all of the jewellery you find at Bleu Émeraude Creation at their workshop in Melbourne.
You can also find them at some local artisan markets:
- “Boune Local” in Elwood 21/11 and 19/12; and
- Artisan Christmas Market in Port Melbourne 04/12
under $50 :
Handmade with glass Miyuki beads made in Japan, adjustable for all wrists with a sliding knot. Different colours available.
Price: $42
between $50 and $100
Natural turquoises, opalites, wooden and shell beads with gold plated space beaders and 24K gold plated star charm (20x21mm).
Price : $79
over $100
Gold filled chain with a 24K Gold Plated clover and zirconia charm.
We are proud to present to you a gold filled Chain, which means that : It doesn’t tarnish, it is time-resistant, it does not cause allergies and it is more valuable than gold-plated so you can enjoy your jewel longer.
Price : $105
over $100
MAISON SABBEN Univers Petite Earrings in 24-karat gold -$345
A beautiful day-to-night earring style that works back beautiful with a petite robe noire or une chemise blanche
ELISE TSIKIS Cheb 24-karat gold bee necklace -$316
Elise Tsikis’ Greek heritage plays a big part in her designs. This beautiful Cheb necklace is one such example. Various Greek philosophers believed that humans could be reincarnated as bees. A gorgeous good luck charm for everyday wear
MAISON SABBEN Amour Pearl Earrings – $295
A lovely, timeless and easy-to-wear understated set of earrings that work back with any look and dress code.
Sandra from France at Home shares her recommendations for French Christmas gifts.
La Pepite $34.90
Marrons Glaces $39.90
Farandoles $62.90
Ducs de Gascogne Advent Calendar $149
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Leanne from French Beauty Co. shares her recommendations for French Christmas gifts.
under $50
Bioderma Sensibio H2O Christmas Ornament – $9.99
The perfect Christmas must-have for every skincare enthusiast and makeup guru! Hang this sweet little treat on the tree or hide it in a Christmas stocking for your friends or family.
Mavala Christmas Baubles “Shimmer Me Golden” – $17
Tis’ the season to be jolly with these shimmery toxic free, cruelty free, worry-free nail polishes. Decorate the tree and your nails for the upcoming festivities!
Embryolisse Christmas Pack – $42
Pamper your loved ones with the cult classic Lait-Crème Concentre paired with a delightful candle of the same iconic scent!
under $100
Mavala 12 Days of Christmas Advent Calendar – $59.95
Discover 12 drawers in this festive calendar with a wide selection of beauty finds containing everything you need for the perfect nail treatment in the lead up to Christmas day.
Nuxe Merveillance Expert Anti-Ageing Set – $74.99
Enjoy the gift of youth with this luxurious anti-ageing set created by our favourite natural-origin cosmetics brand! Containing the luscious Super Serum and Merveillance Expert Lift and Firm Cream.
over $100
Caudalie Premier Cru the Serum – $213.99
Present the GLOW with none other than Caudalie’s luxurious revitalising gel-like serum to reverse the effects of time and reveal younger, more radiant skin!
French Beauty Co Gift Card – $50, $100, $150 or $200
Gift your loved ones the gift of choice! They’ll be spoiled for choice with “la crème de la crème” of French beauty products available sitewide at French Beauty Co.
Kathie from French Cargo shares her recommendations.
Under $50
Noel Limited Edition Christmas Candle
Our Limited Edition Noel candle with a mulled wine scent will make your home smell like Christmas. Made from 100% soy wax and with scent of orange zest cinnamon, spice, vanilla and tonca bean. it is available in two sizes 185gm ($35.00) and 285gm ($45.00) this candle makes the perfect Xmas present under $50.
Gift under $100
French stemless etched wine/water glasses
Celebrate Christmas with these beautiful glasses. They come boxed in a set of 4, they make a beautiful gift that will be enjoyed for many years. $69 for a set of 4 champagne glasses.
Gifts over $100
Spoil someone this Christmas with our beautiful hamper filled with beautiful products from the French Cargo Luxury range of products. Features 500ml Paris Liquid Soap, 500ml hand and body cream. 285gm Paris candle, 70ml Paris hand cream 70ml Paris hand sanitiser, and a Megan Hess book – all beautifully presented in a hamper box and ribbon. Priced at $179.99
Karen from French Consul recommends the following French Christmas gifts.
under $50
The Provencal Tea Towel made from 100% linen grown in France is a lovely gift to add with a bottle of champagne for the festive season!
between $50 and $100
Our Mini cushions are made in Australia from 100% linen grown in France and feature a sweet red velvet bow for Christmas decorating.
over $100
Our Fete Table Runners are available in five grain sack stripe colours and help you to create a perfectly relaxed feel for summer entertaining.
Julie from Gourmet de Paris shares her recommendations for French Christmas gifts.
under $50
Whole Goose Foie Gras 125g Jean Larnaudie
The Goose Foie Gras is more delicate and subtle than the duck Foie Gras.
This recipe with Jurancon offers some interesting delicious, sweet notes.
It is the perfect gift for Christmas and for all the Foie Gras Lovers!
Most people know about the Duck Foie Gras, introduce them to something new, something different!
Griottines® are wild sour cherries macerated in liquor and Kirsch. At each stage of their manufacture, the most advanced know-how and techniques follow one another to give you the best of nature. These liqueur cherries from France will impress your taste buds.
Perfect on a top of a cake or in a glass of Champagne.
Presented in an elegant glass jar.
It is the perfect gift for special occasion.
Coffret Dark & Milk Plantation Chocolate Squares 28pcs – M. CLUIZEL
Assortment of 28 dark and milk Single Plantation Chocolate squares: Mokaya Organic, Los Anconès Organic, El Jardín, Vila Gracinda, Mangaro, Riachuelo, La Laguna. This gift box comes with a booklet about the plantations and will surely delight any chocolate connoisseur.
This chocolate box will make you travel all around the world. Each chocolate origins have its own characteristics and notes.
What is better than offering a wonderful world tour through chocolate?
between $50 and $100
Box Set Godard w/10 Tins 70g Godard – Limited edition
All combined in one box, the best selection of all our Foie Gras Godard.
This gift is the best way to discover the different French Foie Gras Specialties from Perigord.
- 1 x Etui bleu à poignée, logo or, Coffret 10 bts 70 g, dim 28.4 x 11.1 x 5.9 cm
- 1 x Block of Duck Foie Gras from the South-West
- 1 x Duck Délice – Terrine of Duck Liver – 25% Duck Foie Gras
- 1 x Duck Gourmandise – Terrine of Duck Liver – 20% Duck Foie Gras
- 1 x Goose Terrine
- 1 x Duck Terrine
- 1 x Goose Rillettes
- 1 x Duck Rillettes
- 1 x Country Terrine with 3% Truffle Juice
- 1 x Duck terrine with green pepper and pistachio
- 1 x Boar Pâté flavoured with Armagnac
over $100
Christmas Hamper – Limited edition
Gourmet de Paris has selected for you a dozen of gourmet and festive French products to offer and share with your loved ones.
Discover their special selection of their French gourmet specialties for Christmas: Foie Gras, French dishes, Seafoods, Charcuterie, Chocolates, Griottines…
Miriam from La Villa French Boutique shares her ideas for trendy French Christmas gifts.
under $50
French Tea Towels from $20 to $38
Refresh your kitchen essentials with our beautiful French Tea Towels, handprinted in France. Perfectly complement a box of chocolates and a bottle of wine, or use our tea towels to wrap for your Christmas presents this time.
Scented candles Made in Provence $39.90
Create a peaceful and cozy setting for approximately 40 hours with our artisan-coloured scented candles. Made with vegetal wax & wick cotton from Provence.
Linen Spray $30
Linen spray is a great way to freshen up your environment. You might not have time to deep clean, but you can easily spray fabrics for a cleaner, fresher room fast. 🍃They’re designed to be sprayed over fabrics, carpets, clothes and furniture to keep them smelling great between deep cleans or washing, without staining. 🧺
Between $50 and $100
Wide selection of French Baskets
Vibrant, colourful, durable and ecological.
These French Baskets are the perfect summer accessories.
Handmade in Madagascar with biodegradable materials (raffia), these baskets will make both you and our planet happy!
Over $100
Borsalino Hats $124
You will definitely need a French Summer Hat this summer⛱
- Designed in St Tropez
- Made in Italy
- Unisex
- Different Colours available
- Fold for Travel
Artwork Monsieur Z Illustrations $589
For Christmas this year what’s better than a stunning illustration printed in limited edition.
A gift that your loved ones or yourself will contemplate every single day.
La Villa French Boutique is the official store in Australia to get stunning illustrations by Monsieur Z. Select from his beautiful pieces featuring iconic destinations all around France. Preorder now from his limited edition – signed and numbered collection, with just 65 copies in the entire world.
Julien recommends 3 different hampers for French Christmas gifts.
Hamper Homeware: $85
- Maison balzac candle
- Organic Hand cream
- washing cotton glove
- Marseille soap from le fer à cheval
Maison de la truffe Hamper : $98
- Truffle tomato sauce
- pesto au basilic with summer truffle
- black truffle oil
- coquillette from Le ruyet pasta
Angelina Hamper : $145
- Mont Blanc tea mix
- Lime blossom and peppermint infusion
- dark chocolate and salted caramel truffle
- Chestnut cream spread
- dark chocolate and orange florentines
Lara Burnell from Maison Balzac recommends the Pomponette champagne coupes set in clear/white for $119 as French Christmas gifts.
A playful set of crystal clear glasses decorated with milky white bubbles. We strongly recommend inviting the Pomponette duo to all celebrations, they make the most satisfying clink!
A perfect Christmas/Holidays essential to have for champagne!
Under $50
These beautiful soaps enriched with organic Shea butter and olive oil are made in Provence and presented in very cute very French reusable tins.
Between $50 and $100
Amongst our beautiful collection of French woven 100% linen items from Charvet Editions is this large Tote Bag made with pure natural heavy linen.
Above $100
The absolute epitome for a French picnic or apéro. These slicers made in Thiers region are designed for Saucisson however can slice any charcuterie or vegetable perfectly thinly for your presentation board.
Since we haven’t been able to travel for the past 2 years, let’s enjoy some exclusive French fashion accessories to celebrate the end of year festivities.
Handpicked in France by me and sold exclusively at Volange Paris, here is a selection of chic gift ideas for all budgets.
Under $50
Between $50 and $100
Over $100
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Hopefully this article has given you some ideas of French Christmas gifts or maybe like me, you’ve spotted a few things you might like to give yourself!
Do you have any favourite French Christmas gifts?