French Gift Ideas for the Whole Family

 

Every year, a few weeks before Christmas, you start listing all the loved ones to offer a Christmas gift to. You go around your family, and the list goes on. Of course, as always, you are looking for thoughtful, distinct gifts: gifts that will surprise them at opening, and then delight them all year long. 

I love searching for original gift ideas for my family. I even write down my ideas throughout the year! So, this year, I thought that I could share some of the best French gift ideas for every member of the family. This selection will particularly interest you if you’re a Francophile or if you chose to have a French themed Christmas.

Ready to get inspiration and to bookmark your favorite French gift ideas? C’est parti! I invite you to discover my French gifts and ideas for all the members of your family: 

• French Gifts for Mom
• French Gifts for Dad
• French Gifts for a Teenage Girl
• French Gifts for your Sister
• French Gifts for In laws

 

French Gifts for Mom

Whether it's a special gift for an avid cook, or something more decorative to brighten up her living room, this list of unique and special French-themed Christmas gifts will surely delight your mom. I have put together a list of 5 top presents from different French regions. 

• Lavender sachets from Provence

• A bowl with the pretty French words 'Jolie Maman' (Beautiful Mom)

• A handmade vase from Mont Saint Michel 

• Paris tote bag

• Sweet Paris: seasonal recipes from an American Baker in France

Et voilà my top 5 French gifts for Mom. And if you need for inspiration, check my collection of French gifts for her. 

 

French Gifts for Dad

The challenging quest to find a gift for Dad is happening again. How to find a gift when he already has everything and claims he wants nothing? I'm sharing a selection of 3 French gifts for Dad that will certainly surprise him: made in France gifts are unique and always a good idea! 

• French wine glasses

• A luggage tag with the pretty French words 'Bon voyage' (Have a nice trip)

• French country cooking: meals and moments from a village in the vineyards

Need more ideas of French gifts for Dad? Discover my collection of French gifts for him. 

 

French Gifts for a Teenage Girl

Here comes a selection of French gifts for a teenage girl who admires Paris fashion style and all things Parisian. And she'll appreciate your thoughtful gift that much more because it will come from Paris!

• A Parisian beret

• Paris notebooks

• Emily in Paris calendar

 

French Gifts for your Sister

• A refined Parisian pouch

• A Paris rug

• French bowl 'Parisienne' (Parisian)

• A Parisian beret

French Gifts for In Laws

• A Provence candle in pure beeswax

• Bon appetit napkins 

• Bee glassware

• Versailles glass mugs

 

I hope this thoughtful selection brought you ideal ideas for your family. My final tips: for a full French themed Christmas, add a French gift tag to all your gifts. Check my 6 designs of French gift tags, you can pick your favorites to print (for free!).