It’s that time of year again! From baking essentials and kitchen gadgets to dazzling gift boxes from French favorites like Ladurée, Maxim’s, and Diptique, The Chic American Holiday Gift Guide is back—with the perfect cadeau for every Francophile on your list.
FOR THE BUDDING BOULANGER
Emile Henry Baguette Maker ($144.95)
Sur La Table
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“Perfect for baking artisanal breads, this ceramic loaf baker ensures that bread retains the ideal amount of humidity while baking. Made from Burgundy clay, each baker provides even, gentle heating and features vent holes that allow excess moisture to escape. Produced one at a time, each piece of Emile Henry cookware is formed and hand-finished by skilled artisans.”
FOR THE CARNIVORE
Laguiole Olivewood Steak Knives ($179.95)
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”This handsome wood presentation box makes an elegant addition to any home, and a thoughtful gift for the steak lover. Knives feature gleaming stainless-steel blades with riveted olivewood handles and shining stainless-steel caps—with a lifetime warranty!”
FOR THE LATTE ARTISTE
Breville Barista Pro ($849.95)
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“Make café-quality beverages right at home with the Breville Barista Pro. Its new intuitive LCD interface guides you through every step so you can easily make all your favorite coffee and espresso drinks at home in no time. It only takes three seconds to heat up, and quickly transitions to steam milk so you can create flavorful micro-foam milk for impressive latte art.”
FOR THE OENOPHILE
Coravin Wine Preservation System ($230, was $329)
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Pour your favorite French wines (without pulling the cork) and come back to the bottle again and again for months or even years. “Inspired by the holiday season's rich color palette and warm, metallic touches, the special edition Gemstone Collection brings a new level of elegance to the Timeless Series. Included carry case makes system easy to transport.”
FOR LE PETIT CHIEN
BONNE ET FILO DOG MACARONS
French Wink ($69.99 for 3 boxes of six)
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Made with 100% natural, human-grade, non-GMO ingredients, these treats are perfect for any pup. Choose from vanilla, rose, and strawberry flavors.
FOR THE HOSTESS
Laguiole French Cheeseboard ($79)
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“Elevate your next soirée with the beautiful form and function of this cosmopolitan cheese board set. The handsomely curved board is crafted from olivewood grown in the Mediterranean region and features a unique grain that provides lasting durability and warm presentation. The trio of distinctive Laguiole knives features curved, three-rivet handles adorned with the classic Napoleonic bee emblem, brightly finished with handles fashioned in eye-catching turquoise.”
FOR THE PÂTISSIER
Macaron Making Kit ($34)
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“Prepare deliciously dainty French treats sure to impress with our Macaron Kit. Inside this set is everything necessary to create Macarons, including a silicone mat that ensures perfect sizing and spacing and a bowl scraper for transferring batter. Pastry bags make it easy to pipe batter and fill macarons once baked. There are four tips for a range of patterns and decorations, an offset spatula for smoothing filling and a recipe booklet featuring our favorite flavor combinations.”
FOR LES ENFANTS
Eiffel Tower Building Kit ($24)
French Wink
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Made of FSC-certified wood from sustainably managed forests, this Eiffel Tower building kit is a fun way for future engineers to learn the basics of construction with one of the world’s most iconic landmarks!
FOR LA JEUNE FILLE
Les Parisiennes Tea Set ($56)
Maisonette
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“Precious and delicate, a powder pink painted tea set with silver edging, presented in a charming illustrated box for serving tea to mummy and to all the little mouse friends. Designed in France and made with the finest French fabrics & materials, Moulin Roty represents 40 years of dreams and playfulness.”
FOR THE BAKER
KitchenAid Artisan Mixer ($349.96 was $449.95)
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“With baker-friendly features like a tilting head for easy access, 10 speeds for stirring, whipping, and everything in between, and a range of mixing heads to tackle everything from slow mixing or kneading to ultra-fast whipping, this stand mixer will be part of your kitchen for years to come.”
FOR THE CHOCOHOLIQUE
Maxims de Paris Chocolate Gift Box ($34)
French Wink
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Maxim’s is one of the most beloved Parisian institutions. Prepare to be transported to the Belle Epoque with this selection of 22 assorted chocolates—and keep the beautifully illustrated box as a souvenir for proof, Midnight in Paris style!
FOR THE CUISINIER
Le Creuset Holiday Dutch Oven ($319.96 was $399)
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“Braise, bake, deep-fry and more with this festive Dutch oven from Le Creuset. The beautiful, embossed design on the lid makes it ideal for seasonal cooking while the tight-fitting lid provides a secure, no-slide fit that locks in flavors and aromas.”
FOR THE TEA DRINKER
Palais des Thés Holiday Tea ($29)
French Wink
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A secret delicious blend of green and black tea, red berries, and slivers of chocolate to evoke the holiday spirit.
FOR THE MACARON MAVEN
Ladurée ‘Nuit’ Gift Box ($149, 42 flavors)
Ladurée Paris
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“Celebrate the holiday season with the emblematic Napoleon box with its festive design, filled with your choice of Ladurée macarons.”
FOR THE FRAGRANCE COLLECTOR
Sapin Pine Tree Room Spray ($48)
Diptique
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“The Sapin / Pine tree scent is now available as a home fragrance in a portable, travel-sized format to take with you anywhere. Fresh, woody notes of mountain pines warmed with the honeyed tones of mimosa fill the night with the sparkling of stars.”
FOR THE CHIC BÉBÉ
The Cub Set, Mittens & Hat ($40)
7AM Enfant
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“French designer and mother of three, Rebecca Campora founded 7AM® ENFANT. The company offers a variety of versatile, urban and stylish outerwear baby accessories that combine clever designs, quality materials, and fashion-forward fabrics.”
FOR THE EIFFEL ENTHUSIAST
Eiffel Tower Snowglobe ($15)
French Wink
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Transport yourself to Christmastime in Paris with this perfect winter souvenir.
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