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Paris Architecture box by LEGO
For once, not a Made in France idea 🙂 ! The famous LEGO bricks game ! Founded in 1932 in Denmark by Kirk Kristiansen, the group still belongs to the same family. The bricks are manufactured in one of their 5 plants around the world (Denmark, Hungary, Czech Republic, Mexico & China). One of their range is dedicated to the architecture. There are various Parisian creations such as the Eiffel Tower, the Arc de Triomphe, the Louvre. The Paris Sky Line version is also worth the look. Quite complex, these boxes are for children over 10/12 years old. You can buy these boxes on the LEGO e-shop, in the…
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Parisian soap by CIMENT
Founded in 2018 by Jérémy & Solène, CIMENT company is a “Made in Paris” soaps factory. Handmade, cold saponified, with organic ingredients, essential oils & allergens free ! These graphic designed soaps are just perfect ! Spurred by its success, the CIMENT company also manufactured dry shampoo and an organic cosmetics range. You can buy these products on the CIMENT e-shop (in french only …:-( ), in the boutique in Paris or in retailers shops.
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Children book “Emma à Paris”
The new adventure of Emma the bird who decided to visit its cousin in Paris ! A beautiful book from Belin Jeunesse Publishing House, mixing real Parisian pictures and illustrations . And a wonderful walk in the french capital city that will delight the youth readers … and their parents ! Redacted and illustrated by Mrs Claire Frossard, photos by Mr Christophe Urbain. You can buy them in youth bookstores or in traditional bookstores such as Fnac or Cultura from example. NB: 2 others Emma adventures are available : Emma à New-York and Emma à Rome ! Enjoy !!!
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Liquors by DISTILLERIE DE PARIS
What about testing some Made in Paris liquors ? Banned since 1914 in the capital city, the Distillerie de Paris was the first legal distillery to make its come back in 2015. Wiskey, vodka, gin, rhum and others young liquors are created in limited editions by the 2 Julhès brothers, Sébastien & Nicolas. By the way, do you know their latest fad ? The creation of Parisian inspiration perfumed fragrances, distilled in their still ! You can buy these devine liquors on the e-shop (french only…), in the dedicated Distillerie de Paris boutique. But also in the Julhès family groceries or in the wine department of selected groceries …
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Paris Honey by MIEL FACTORY
Mr Rémi Porthault is a globe trotter found of honey (= “miel” in french). That is why he created in 2016, the MIEL FACTORY company which displays a wide variety of high quality honeys. What will be your choice ? A 100% french terroir honey such as the Paris one (collected in the city of light) ? Or rare ones from all over the world such as the leechi honey from Madagascar or the avocado one from Mexico ? A nice range of honey sweet treats (gingerbread, sweet,jam) and seasonings (mustard, vinegar) is also available….. Just make your choice on the e-shop or in the Parisian boutique !
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Candles by MAISON TRUDON
In 1643, Mr Claude TRUDON moved in Paris (rue Saint Honoré) and operated a grocery and candles business. He successfully supplied local homes and parishes with its candles. With luxury know-how and high quality products, its reputation flourished. The Maison Trudon became the Versailles royal court supplier. In 1737, Maison Trudon even bought the one and only Royal Wax Manufacture (created in 1702 in the south of Paris). Its moto has not changed since : “DEO REGIQUE LABORANT”, which means “they (the bees) work for God and the King” Somehow Maison Trudon succeeded in going through the up and down of the history ! And continued serving the Imperial court…
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Paris Iq Bilingual Game by HELVETIQ
For once, let’s put forward an original idea from Switzerland ! The idea of Mr Hadi Barkat who initially created in 2008 a fun and learning quiz game about this country….HELVETIQ company was borned. Success helping, this game is now available on a Paris theme, in a bilingual version ! Among many others versions (wine, beer, music, etc) Let’s test our knowledge of the parisian way of life …. 🙂 Available on the Helvetiq e-shop and in retailers shops.
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Paris Poster to color by Emilie Ettori
20 beautiful posters of Paris “seen from the sky”, that you can color and frame! These high quality posters are illustrated by the talented Emilie Ettori, famous for its detailed cities pen drawings. A luxury set edited by Marabout Publishing House. Available in traditional bookstores such as Fnac or Cultura from example.
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Children books collection”La Tour Eiffel”
This books collection gave life to the Tour Eiffel ! Perfect for children from 6 years old, these new readers wil be enchanted by these various adventures. The books are published by Nathan house, the stories are created by the author of children literature Mrs Mimy Doinet and the illustrations are made by Mrs Mélanie Roubineau. You can buy them in youth bookstores or in traditional bookstores such as Fnac or Cultura from example. These books are only available in french, for now….
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Wood toys, games & puzzles by JANOD
Created in 1970 in the Jura mountains area (east of France) by Louis Janod, the brand was initially dedicated to local wood toys and games. It is well-known for toddlers toys and pretend plays, but JANOD also diversified its ranges: cardboard puzzles, games, outdoor accessories, arts & craft boxes. The JANOD products met success in France and abroad. But the consequence is that only 35 % of the products are 100% manufactured in France ( remaining part comes from East Europe and Asia). One of their best sellers products is the magnetic wood puzzle (France, Europe or World map). For another french touch, some of their puzzles have a Parisian…
