Gift ideas France

This craftsman works with driftwood from the Pyrenees, which he combines with rolled stones. Materials marked by time and in this way moving and poetic. Materials that he recovers on foot, along rivers and streams. Each creation is unique: the largest (a 2.80 m high driftwood fir) is on display at the Aquensis thermal baths in Bagnères-de-Bigorre. From these woods and stones he composes decorative objects, such as firs or lamps. It is possible to make custom orders. National park spirit.

A showcase for a thriving craft and creative business in the historic district of Saint-Jean-de-Luz! An explosion of color in this store, featuring exceptional pottery in superb colors: red, orange and blue. From the smallest to the largest. In the same spirit, these potteries are complemented by decorative objects and tableware. Tip: head for the factory in Ossès for an enchanting visit to the showroom and adjacent workshop.

In this store you will find everything you need to tinker, gardening, mow, but also decorate your home and make this unique place so desired… You can then have many ideas by walking in the different rays as well as luminaires and trinkets. At Mr. Diy, we like to take the time to dwell on some details but also look at what might be useful in the garage or in the cabin of the garden! And here many services are offered to you: sharpening, loading of your vehicle, cutting of wood and glass, free estimate, home delivery and after-sales service…

The Au Saut du Livre bookshop has long been bringing its cultural touch to the heart of the pedestrian street. With the success we all know! There's no doubt that here, every reader will find his or her way, whatever their tastes and curiosities. The choice is vast. And don't forget to check the Facebook page regularly for upcoming events and signings. There are plenty of them! Above all, a major event has been announced for the summer of 2024: Au Saut du Livre is to leave rue Cortel and set up shop a little further down the road, on Quai Henri-Ragobert.

A must, the shop makes you discover the virtues and benefits of lithotherapy. In this Ali Baba's cave of crystals, you will find all the stones you are looking for, rough or cut, from amethyst to smoky quartz through crystal or labradorite. One remains amazed in front of the numerous showcases displaying the stones and jewels. Add candles, floral elixirs, tarot cards, essential oils and books to learn all about alternative medicine through crystals and minerals. Don't hesitate to ask Magali, an expert in the field, for advice. She will be able to direct you to the stones that suit you.

Artiga's craftsmanship has become an art of living. In this boutique, you'll discover Basque fabrics and accessories made entirely in Magescq (40). A bold choice that elevates the savoir-faire of this high-quality house, while affirming its creativity. For contemporary ambiences imbued with personality, the classic, colorful or striped universe of the Artiga art of living can be applied to your interior and exterior rooms. And a team of experienced sales associates can advise you on your choice of fabrics and canvases.

Boo Bijoux et Accessoires delights fashionistas from the Basque Country and beyond. First and foremost, it's a showcase for local and French manufacturers like the Une à Une brand, which offers semi-precious stone jewelry, rings, bracelets, necklaces, rosaries and earrings. Other jewelry brands also feature prominently in this boutique. You'll also find all the pieces and more online, with free delivery. Great ideas for gifts and indulgences all year round, also in Saint-Jean-de-Luz, Bayonne and Hossegor.

From the outside, one would expect a simple tobacconist's shop. However, the Savane has managed to forge a new identity. Obviously, it keeps its first cap and offers magazines and newspapers, but inside, several entrances are offered to the visitor. If you take the stairs up, you will find the tea room. Two floors down, the Savane becomes a fashion accessories store. Another change of scenery with the decoration-gift room. Selection for children, home accessories, cosmetics... It's hard to leave empty-handed!

Atypic is the concept store where you feel good: a great decoration, a warm welcome, elegant and refined products, in short, we love it! Just chatting with the team while sipping a small home-made juice on the beautiful sofas puts you in a good mood right away! The shop offers ready-to-wear, mostly men's and mixed, delicatessen and skincare products, as well as decoration, and an exhibition space. All the products are French brands, in a spirit at the crossroads of Paris and Montreal, a little dandy but relaxed! The bar unveils iced teas, lemonades and homemade juices and sometimes transforms into DJ/apéro parties. A classy place!

Chamonix-Mont-Blanc is a town known for its breathtaking mountain scenery, but it also offers interesting cultural activities. For interior design enthusiasts, Cristal Art & Déco is a must. Located in the Alpina Shopping Center, this establishment offers a wide selection of crystal items, such as chandeliers, lamps, tableware, jewelry and sculptures. Products are handcrafted with great attention to detail. Customers can also benefit from free delivery in mainland France.

Located in the Boutiques Saint-Georges gallery, the Quotidien Concept Store takes care of women by offering a wide range of ready-to-wear, jewelry, shoes, hats, accessories, decorative objects, candles... as well as books and objects related to the sacred feminine. An independent boutique, she prides herself on presenting original pieces in limited quantities. The space is pleasant, light and airy, where you can stroll, discover and dare... The boutique doubles up as an online sales site, where Futées can unearth end-of-series and new items!

This charming boutique nestled in the artistic district of the Cours Julien is a spacious concept store featuring a range of local designers, artists and people who are very talented with their little hands. At the initiative of the place, Yvonne, a charming owner from central Germany, brings her personal touch to this very interesting concept in the neighbourhood. For the record, Aunt Emma is the German expression for a shop where you can find everything. Going to Aunt Emma's is a guarantee that you'll leave with what you're looking for. And here, we appreciate superb floral jewellery, pendants, cosmetics and home decoration. Some displays are even dedicated to children. A real success and a beautiful proof that the Marseilles craft scene is full of energy.

Recognized for the quality and originality of its collections, which draw their inspiration from the colors of the sea and the values of Brittany, Armor-Lux combines tradition and modernity, elegance and marine softness, to dress women, men and children. Alongside the timeless items (sailor suits, striped tee-shirts, sailor sweaters, raincoats, coats and duffle coats), a sportswear collection and technical clothing are on sale at Bermudes, a second boutique sponsored by Jean Le Cam, which opened in 2022 opposite its big sister on rue Saint-Vincent.

The color of the sea and the value of Brittany since 1938, Armor-Lux is an ideal brand for revamping your wardrobe in local colors. The Armor-Lux Breton marinière or the traditional cabans, vareuses or navy sweaters are available in a wide range of colors and models. There's something for every taste, because the French brand knows how to renew itself. There's also an area dedicated to the home, with linen, decoration and cosmetics. And let's not forget the area dedicated to the Route du Rhum, with bags, games and clothing.

This boutique-gallery offers a wide range of finds that will not leave you unmoved. This collective of local creators and artisans has an eco-responsible approach that makes it a must-see. You'll find jewelry, paintings, decorative objects, furniture, linocuts, brooches and many other surprises, as everything changes regularly. Inventive and surprising, the place is full of good ideas and gift ideas! Exhibitions are organized regularly. Don't miss them!

What is more original than organising an airplane flight to quickly reach Colmar during Christmas? Thus, you will have the pleasure of walking on its famous Christmas market, always very successful, atypical, bright, sparkling, festive, lively… A market where you will have the opportunity to make many Christmas purchases among the gifts and decorations sold here. A Christmas weekend for the whole family is fun and fun for both the small and the big! Treat your weather record in winter.

Vases, pins and brooches, posters, mugs, glasses, body products, ties, postcards, original decks of cards: Moko is like an Ali Baba's cave for fans of design, trendy objects or funny and elegant accessories. Most of the items are made in France. We love the bohemian jewelry, a pair of socks with a funny inscription, an elegant panther bag and we love the various vases to hold our bouquets... Above all, we think of coming back to not miss any novelty.

Revitalizing, regenerating, fortifying, milk can be consumed without the need to be pasteurized or sterilized. With a short shelf life (3 to 4 days), it can be frozen. The beautiful donkeys of the Albon region, accompanied by their foals, have 20 hectares of natural meadows and 17 hectares of cereals at their disposal. Patrick Vallet has the organic farming approval since 2009. It is also presented in the form of soaps and cosmetics thanks to Lucile, his daughter, who has created her own brand, LUL'ANE. Enough to give you a baby's skin.

The garden-center des prés and friendly team offer a wide choice of green plants, cut flowers, shrubs, plants in massif and vegetable plants. Behind the shops of this family-run business, large greenhouses await you to discover their own production of plants. For your orchards, the garden-center offers dozens of varieties of fruit trees, more modern with most popular in the region: mirabelle plum trees and quetsch plum trees. Original flower arrangements are made for the annual festivals like for your personal celebrations. You can also leave your vases them to be flowers and objects that are expensive, for unique and unusual creations.

Everything for the Cave is a nice boutique that offers a wide selection of accessories selected for Wine and Champagne, wine wine and wine cellar. A good idea of Fortune gift is available to you, and will delight a wine lover. Here are property of objects: bouchons, labels, sabres, wine cabinets, barrels, presses, kit for wine nose… A very interesting shop, very friendly and very professional sellers.

36 quai des Arts is the store of artists and craftsmen stamped Métiers d'Art. You can find a selection of unique creations: lighting, sculpture, ceramics, leather goods, jewelry, etc. It is an associative space that creates events: one Saturday a month, the 36's breakfasts take place, during which you meet an artist in the spotlight; we also offer DIY workshops (1h30, 20 euros), such as lampshade making. It's an exciting place, located a stone's throw from the Sèvres and the Donjon museum.

At the Magasin de Mots, now located on rue de la Source, you will find the boutique-workshop open to the public two days a week, to let the creator take care of her little words... Because here, it is "the movement of maintaining the marvelous in the ordinary environment" through the word, honored by the creator and artists invited to the magical boutique-bazaar. Boxes of kisses, rainbow powder, seeds of tenderness, keys to happiness, pretty words or big words, drawings to tell, to dream, to remind simplicity and to aim at the essential.

Lavender, almond, olive, cherry flowers, cedar… Here are some of the colours and scents from Provençal traditions, which you can discover here in many beauty treatments and in some products for home. 

A perfume of Provence invades you as soon as you walk the door… welcome at L'Occitane. It is difficult not to appreciate the quality and originality of these perfumes and cosmetic products, which bring you back to the closest of nature, with simple, soft and delicate scents. And if women are well served in this store, not jealous, men too. Only small caveat: You have the unpleasant impression of being watched when you walk near the shelves… which does not detract from the friendliness of the reception.

The Occitane products, born under the Provençal sun, make the happiness of women and men in search of natural and authentic beauty products. In this small shop, cosmetics and indoor fragrances are available. Using mainly plants such as verbena, olive trees or lavender, Occitane follows the Principles of Herbal Medicine and Aromatherapy to create formulas rich in natural assets and essential oils (mostly 100% organic and always controlled). The vendors will provide you with personalized advice on the condition and maintenance of your skin and will guide you to the appropriate products.

This shop offers a wide range of earthenware pieces made in Varages. Plates, bowls, salad bowls, dishes and accessories: the shapes are inspired by the great Provencal classics of yesteryear, and come in a rich variety of colours. The prices are rather soft, enough to allow you to buy a "coup de coeur" or the sunshine complement that will brighten up your interior! Since 2017, the Varages earthenware factory has relaunched its "petals" collection, which had already been a great success a decade earlier.

Give in to temptation and enter this charming boutique called Deux Heures Seize, the perfect time to indulge in a session of window shopping! This concept store aims to be ethical and eco-responsible. The decorative objects, clothes and accessories on display are all labeled with materials that are good for the planet. These nuggets, from dozens of different designers (many of them from Normandy!), have been unearthed by two sisters, Eva and Romane, who now work together in the boutique, the two-hour journey between Paris and Caen no longer separating them!

Since July 2021, L'Atelier de la Souris has found its place not far from the beach, in Ouistreham.

But what exactly is this workshop? A universe made of fabric, color and useful objects, Made In Normandy. Valerie's motto: chic, practical, playful, unique!

The creative souls will find their happiness in the material. Those less manual will have a large choice of objects made or found by Valerie. And the most curious will be able to meet around the sewing bar to realize a creative workshop and learn while spending a good moment.

A lot of beautiful things to discover in this charming concept store always in tune with your desires! Jewellery by designers who will give your looks a touch of originality and fantasy, candles and fragrances with evocative names that will divinely perfume your home, pretty stationery and kawaii decorative objects that will make you crack and the icing on the cake, creations from Reims for the greatest happiness of pickles who want to proudly display their origin and their love for this sacred city. Whether it is to offer as a gift or just to please yourself, one thing is for sure, you won't leave empty-handed!

For over 100 years, this famous house has offered women very sumptuous creations. Installed since 1906 on place Vendôme, Van Cleef & Arpels has evolved over the years by innovating and pushing ever forward its amazing and incredible know-how. This prestigious brand has adopted the motifs related to fairy tales. Today, they still expand collections. The finest jewellery owes it numerous patents such as the "Serti mystérieux", developed in 1933 and allowing to create a paving stones without guessing the assembly. In short, you will have understood that here, we are in a place where dreams and glamorous are reinforced by the incomparable magic of stones. The prices are very high, luxury requires. However, it is always pleasant to go and see the windows or even to enter, you will be astonished!

Floral art opens the doors as soon as you put a little imagination and madness into it. This is the spirit of Christophe Pinaud, an unconventional florist. Urban Lodge creates original bouquets that do not hesitate to mix flowers with fruit or wood, as long as the result is harmonious and graphic. Great attention is paid to containers, which can alter the essence of a bouquet. There are also lamps in the shape of plants... very original! The shop also specializes in interior decoration. A wide choice of objects including these amazing wax Virgins, coloured and deliciously blending profane and sacred.

Nestled in the passage de Talleyrand, this charming concept-store has nothing to envy to the trendy Parisian boutiques. We love the bohemian atmosphere of this atypical address, its collection of fashion accessories and its beautiful selection of decorative objects. You'll find pretty rattan furniture, linen hanging baskets, boutis blankets, oil lamps and scented candles, everything you need to create a warm and cozy interior with the latest trends. To brighten up your wardrobe, you can find scarves and handbags, not to mention perfumes and cosmetics, oils and serums, to take care of yourself and always look your best!

JOYA Lifestore is Nice's first concept store, an innovative 280 m2 space. A successful combination of restaurant, boutique and professional space. Chef Stéphane Bichon invites you to sample his fresh, seasonal cuisine. Sommelier Romain Florini organizes tasting evenings and wine courses. Children have their own play area. The boutique is brimming with trendy decorative objects. On the 1st floor, JOYA Business offers modular rooms for all your business events: meetings, seminars, corporate cocktail parties, etc. The ideal place to combine business with pleasure.

Marine-B has succeeded in creating a colourful and creative universe that undeniably shakes up the Breton tradition and far beyond. Its sailors, fish, cats and curlers, but also its references to the surfing world are all very local anchors, revisited with pep and fantasy. His shop is a modern Ali Baba's cave, with a variation of his shimmering universe in the form of lamps, mugs, cushions, paintings and multiple and varied accessories, from tea towels to alarm clocks, kits and umbrellas!

The Bicicleta Concept Store is a participative boutique of creators from the Loire, France and other continents. In this shop, you will appreciate the charm of craftsmanship and handmade products. You will discover the work of passionate professionals and you will contemplate their mastery. Leather sandals, dresses, earrings, handbags, necklaces, rings, cuffs, capes, scarves, decorative objects... Original, innovative creations in fashion and design at various prices. An address to remember for pleasure and Christmas gifts.

Adjacent to the Maison Berger museum, the boutique of the same name offers a wide selection of lamps, candles, room and car diffusers and bouquets at factory prices. In addition to the current collections, the store also offers a selection of items from past years on special offer. Alongside the items, you can choose from dozens of fragrances created by Maison Berger not only for interiors, but also for cars. A great gift made in Normandy!

Located near Crêt-de-Roc, Origam'île is a pretty Japanese gift shop imported from the land of the Rising Sun. You will find many "washis" papers, jewellery made using the origami technique, stationery, small decorative items and some grocery products such as the famous Sakuma Drops jelly candies. The shop also sells pretty dresses and tunics from Kimono and Maki, clothes designed in old silk kimonos. Finally, the shop offers creative workshops for adults and children from 7 years old. From 1 to 3 hours, you will master the art of origami by creating an original creation: frame, jewellery, decoration...

Aurélie welcomes you in her shop-workshop just a step away from the church of Montpeyroux. Her specialty: enameled Volvic lava stone, previously cut by her. This stone has the particularity of being refractory, and thus of accumulating and progressively restoring heat. It is thus a first choice material for trivets. Aurélie also creates jewelry, house plaques and other decorative objects, all unique. Her universe, graphic and colorful, varies according to her inspirations. For a very local souvenir, try her collection with the effigy of the Puy-de-Dôme !

Chatouillez-moi is a kawaii store offering crafts, Japanese imports, jewelry, fabrics, papers and other accessories or supplies for creative hobbies. Unique pieces or in small series will be proposed to you, of which many with cats, the emblem of the store. To put a little fantasy in your outfits, it is the ideal place! You can also find all the objects in Strasbourg or on sale online on the site. There is something for all tastes and budgets, from the small gift item to the big decorative element.

Le Local is a workshop-boutique presenting the work of artists from Saint-Etienne. Sandra Coelho, Véronique Vernette and Sophie Court work in order, pottery, drawing and dried flowers with talent. They display their creations in this pretty shop: lights, vases, dishes, jewellery, bouquets, books, postcards... So many objects to admire in an atmosphere of artists' studios since the place is also their place of work. You will also have the opportunity to take pottery and drawing classes. Several formulas exist: courses, birthdays, personalized workshops, tailor-made courses... And this at any age, do not hesitate to ask for information.

The Harry Potter saga has generated a large number of fans of the young wizard and his sidekicks Hermione and Ron. Such a success was worth a store dedicated to this fantastic universe. We have the pleasure to find a great number of accessories from Hufflepuff, Slytherin, Gryffindor and Slytherin houses. Keyrings, kits, posters, figurines and other wands populate the shelves of this kingdom accessible to the muggles that we are. And for those who haven't read the books yet, they are of course available!

This pretty concept-store which, if one can quickly believe that it is particularly addressed to the children, reserves in fact pleasant surprises to the adults. For toddlers, there are clothes, wooden toys, cuddly toys and books for children. The older children will quickly fall in love with objects that will brighten up the interior decoration. Trays, mugs, vases, bags, pouches or even notebooks made of recycled paper, everyone can enjoy themselves at Mimiko. An address to join quickly to make an original gift.

Sandra Kast has gold between her fingers and creates superb, delicate ceramic creations. With a degree in art history, she has also been trained in ceramic modelling. Modeling, firing and glazing hold no secrets for her. In the boutique, you'll find personalized gifts, hearts, jewelry, photophores, frost-resistant indoor and outdoor decorations, fountains and paintings. Sandra can also make custom creations to suit your imagination. You can join her weekly classes.

Part of the group of the SILOE bookstores, this shop is a reference, my faith, for all, christians and curious, whatever their beliefs. Indeed, the library offers many works and references from the religious literature, on the life and spirituality in all its forms, with - among others - beautiful books close to children, including the Bible in the form of cartoon or stories of the evening, it is fun, it is pleasant. Religion and spirituality leave their altar and therefore become accessible to all, fervants practitioners or not. At the back of the shop, you will also find icons, chains, statues... in classic and contemporary styles, who will give form to impalpable...

Hema or the paradise of original antiques for small budgets. The concept is Dutch but has proved its worth for several years in France. In addition to decoration objects, there is also food, stationery, linen, cosmetic products… All these little objects of everyday everyday life. The collections are regularly renewed and still full of small nuggets, which are sure to crack!

Jean-Marie Laberthonnière exhibits his paintings in his home studio, evoking atmospheres of the Creuse region. First, he relies on precise sketches made on the spot, in the manner of the ^19th-century painters who frequented the region. Then, his paintings seek to translate the soul of the landscape, to make us feel the presence of the elements, the texture of things. He is always available to explain his inspirations and his work. A studio well worth a visit during your artistic sojourn!

Atypiko is an unusual shop located in the shopping mall of a national brand at the exit of Saint-Pée-sur-Nivelle. From the outside, one notices it quickly with its colors and the setting in scene of its window. It is necessary to say that Nadège, our manager-hostess-counsellor-k do-deco succeeded in making the place cosy and personalized. It's hard not to find an original gift idea, between the curtains, lights, household linen, small furniture, but also jewels, scarves and so many other suggestions to make or make yourself happy... Enter with your eyes closed.

Founded in 1867, the Kusmi Tea brand is internationally renowned. Located in Saint-Etienne in a red-toned shop, the brand offers tea lovers a wide selection of teas and accessories for preparing, tasting and storing them. Sold in bulk, in bags or in elegant metal tins, around sixty premium teas as well as rooibos and herbal teas are presented. The Lov Organic brand, designed with respect for nature, has its own dedicated area where various beautiful and good blends of organic teas and herbal teas are presented. And "never drunk": green mix, an organic infusion that mixes fruits and vegetables!