Comments on: The Best Paris Souvenirs

By: Goretti

Goretti — Tue, 02 Dec 2025 02:59:10 +0000

This was a great guide and helped me organize my thoughts about what to get for family and friends! Thank you for posting this!

By: Sharon

Sharon — Thu, 04 Sep 2025 03:00:21 +0000

Thank you!

By: Barb

Barb — Sun, 10 Aug 2025 02:56:49 +0000

Enjoyed your site. Visiting France in a few weeks. Where would you recommend buying Paris tees for the grandkids and adult daughters in Paris? Also any favorite restaurants near Notre dame and Louvre? Thx

By: Alice DeHaan

Alice DeHaan — Fri, 10 May 2024 04:52:03 +0000

Have purchased many souvenirs from sources you named above. My latest find (as yours too) is Marin Montagaut, which is right off Luxembourg Gardens in the 6th. LOVE his things! Spent lots there on our last Paris trip! His goods are also available at Bon Marche in the 7th upstairs in housewares. And always beautifully gift wrapped.

By: Susan Carter

Susan Carter — Thu, 09 May 2024 20:10:07 +0000

My favorite souvenir, after chocolate, is butter. I have it shrink wrapped, like cheese, freeze it and it always does well in my suitcase.

By: Martha

Martha — Thu, 09 May 2024 17:02:44 +0000

I’m not a big souvenir shopper for myself or others. On my last trip to Paris I bought some wonderful old engravings from vendors on the Seine plus a lovely painting and more small items from the Flea Market and smaller markets that happen in most neighborhoods. We shopped more after we left Paris with a new abundance of flea markets and brocante sales!

By: Suzanne Separa

Suzanne Separa — Thu, 09 May 2024 16:38:36 +0000

I have a “Travel Xmas Tree” that has ornaments from every place my husband and I travel on vacation. Almost every “touristy” place has them. A couple of years ago we went to the western state National Parks….Zion, Grand Canyon, Bryce Canyon, others. I purchased ornaments from all of them. Last fall we got to take my “bucket list” trip to London and Paris. Luckily every single place had these fabulous felt and fabric, very ornately decorated ornaments. And they are all flat, so easy to pack. I got Notre Dame, the Mona Lisa, Napoleon, the Louvre, more from Paris, and then several from London. This means every Xmas when I put up my tree I can “regift” myself with renewed memories of our travels. And they don’t break!

By: Jan Lloyd

Jan Lloyd — Thu, 09 May 2024 15:33:19 +0000

After 10 visits to Paris, it’s nice to see some new ideas and reminders of old ones. I have a beautiful silk scarf from the gift shop in Giverny–museums always have lovely gift shops; we’ve brought home cheese, perfectly packed, as a gift for a neighbor (she loved it); I’ve bought kids’ books in French for grandson, to introduce him to French music & stories; a Christmas gift from Paris is always special. We are going in December this year–my first winter trip to Paris! This is a great list, thank you for sharing!

By: Sherry B

Sherry B — Thu, 09 May 2024 13:04:35 +0000

My best souvenir from Paris was my first Hermes scarf. I had also purchased another silk scarf in a country shop outside the city, which I love as well. The tea towels were so pretty and affordable I bought a dozen! Next trip I hope to visit La Cuisine and Dehellerin. I loved The French Ingredient book club selection and can’t wait to return to Paris.

By: Leslie

Leslie — Thu, 09 May 2024 10:59:23 +0000

Whenever I travel abroad, I buy canvas grocery store totes. I use them all the time here and they always bring a smile to my face when doing my grocery shopping!

By: Gloria

Gloria — Thu, 09 May 2024 10:57:39 +0000

Update! Post COVID era travel, we went to Le Grand Epicerie in the 7th. It was absolutely amazing. It’s not just spices, they sell all kinds of fabulous gourmet goodies. Also on the list this time, mynhubby the fashioning bought a lightweight summer suit (tailored in one day!), thin sweaters, and a scarf. And I the beauty junkie got more red lipstick, skincare products, and a beautiful France-only Diptyque candle.

By: Linda Belliveau

Linda Belliveau — Thu, 09 May 2024 02:12:52 +0000

My absolute go to when visiting Paris, Latin Quarter, is the amazing La Folie Savon for deliciously fragrant soaps. Beautifully wrapped selections for Christmas gifts, birthdays, all occasions. Send to friends and family as a unique way to experience Paris. http://www.lafoliesavon.com.