What would you like to receive from Paris?

[Anonymous]

I have no idea what to bring back to my friends.

Ideally nothing too bulky or heavy - almost fell for the ultimate Louvre collection book, which would have sent me over the weight limit by itself...

I have introductory books for their children about Paris.

"Le Petit Prince" paraphernalia (magnets, mugs, notebooks, sayings on postcards)?
Dishcloths or aprons with the cheese map of France, or other Frenchie decoration?
Food: what kind?

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:I have no idea what to bring back to my friends.

Ideally nothing too bulky or heavy - almost fell for the ultimate Louvre collection book, which would have sent me over the weight limit by itself...

I have introductory books for their children about Paris.

"Le Petit Prince" paraphernalia (magnets, mugs, notebooks, sayings on postcards)?
Dishcloths or aprons with the cheese map of France, or other Frenchie decoration?
Food: what kind?

Something from the House of Chocolate?

[Anonymous]

Go to the Bon marche. They have tons of small packages of lovely French candy that far exceed anything here. These are frequent gifts we give and always a big hit.

[Anonymous]

CHEESE!!!!!

[Anonymous]

Love my print from the Musee d'Orsay Millet/Van Gogh exhibit. I had it framed when someone brought it back for me years ago and still love it. Also love the prints from Wet Wille's Wine Bar. You might find an up and coming artist with some hand pulled lithographs that your family and friends will treasure.

[Anonymous]

Yes to cheese. Lots and lots of lovely cheese.

[Anonymous]

candy and chocolate .. heaven

[Anonymous]

cheese will get confiscated by customs. buy lavender and when you get home make sachets. Also, go to a big grocery store, go to the spice aisle and buy French seasalts and other french spices and herbs. That is what I've done each time I've gone and they are always hit.

[Anonymous]

I love my french copy of Bonsoir Lune.
Fauchon chocolate or tea
Van Cleef necklaces

[Anonymous]

Fleur de sel is always a big hit. The little packages can be pretty and special, and it's cheap in any grocery store. This is a commonly available brand: http://www.amazon.com/Le-Saunier-De-Camargue-Fleur/dp/B000EQSAIY

If you have tweens on the list, I always loved receiving everyday school supplies from other countries. Their paper is lined all weird! Their pens are always double-ended! They actually use pencil cases!

Finally, I enjoyed buying single pages from old books at the riverside book merchants. Most street markets have at least one book and document vendor, and most of them sell single illustrated pages. I got a set of botanical illustrations for my mom-- they didn't look like much at the time, but she had them matted and framed, and they look now like a much bigger deal than they really were!

[Anonymous]

I love chocolate from La Maison du Chocolat. You can buy it on the internet now though.

[Anonymous]

I found almost nothing to bring home from Paris, except food. I did buy Cherry Marnier, which is apparently not sold here, but it is definitely over your weight limit. If you are buying for kids you should get clothes.

[Anonymous]

Baccarat pendant or earrings
Chocolate
Repetto ballet flats
Pretty paper

I am going this summer!

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:cheese will get confiscated by customs. .

No, most cheese is fine.

https://help.cbp.gov/app/answers/detail/a_id/82/~/travelers-bringing-food-into-the-u.s.-for-personal-use

[Anonymous]

Mariage Freres Tea.
Sel de mer.
Gourmet mustards.

All can be found at La Grande Epicerie, the market attached to le Bon Marche.