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Bracelet by LE VENT A LA FRANCAISE
When 2 young students , Mr Louis CHAUMEIL & Mr Charles TISSIER, decided to create a Made in France fashion accessories brand. Therefore in 2016, “Le Vent à la Française” (meaning the french-type wind) was born ! Their first and still iconic unisex jewel is the compass bracelet : a bronze medal stamped with a wind rose ! This hand made jewel is available in different covers: silver, plated gold…and even in wood. A long lasting bracelet, with an ultra water resistant rope, with lifetime warranty. Ransom of success, you can also now buy other high quality fashion products such as shirts, caps, beanies and socks . And…
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Pétanque boules by OBUT
Does the French word “Pétanque” reminds you of something ? You know, the typical french game played with steel balls (“boules”) and 1 wooden jack (“cochonnet” in french)… Well, whether you are an afficionado or a total beginner, it is time to buy an OBUT pétanque balls set ! Manufacturer since 1955, the OBUT brand is the French leader in pétanque balls. In their unique production site located in the Auvergne region, they master the various fabrication steps. For adults (in stainless steel) or for kids (in steel or wood), the choice is yours: for competition, regular practice or leisure ? natural steel or with black/gold finish ? smooth…
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ELYSEE souvenirs
What about participating in the renovation of the “Elysée” ? Reminder: “L’Elysée” is the french Presidential Palace located in Paris… This historical monument is already 300 years old and needs a lifting !!! The President Macron Administration had a good idea; the creation of an official “Elysée” brand store with 100% Made in France gifts. Products had been designed and manufactured in collaboration with well known french brands. And all the shop’s profits will be used toward the restoration projects. No doubt you will find a labeled souvenir according to your taste among the home decoration, fashion, accessories, stationary ranges…… My favorites souvenirs ? the very chic silver cufflinks or…
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Paris Cola by LA LIMONADERIE DE PARIS
The adventure of Paris Cola started in 2013 with Mr Rodolphe Grosset (1) and Mr Yves Guilloux. Renamed La Limonaderie de Paris in 2019, the new manufacture is located in the west parisian region. The aim of the company ? Simply offering a typical Parisian cola & limonade …….with various formula (bio, zero, tonic or ginger beer) It is one of the 2 existing Parisian brand of cola. You just need to taste it ! You can buy these sparkling beverages in retailers restaurants or gourmet food corners (such as the BHV or Galeries Lafayette Dpt stores, La Grande Epicerie de Paris….) …
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“Sophie La Girafe” by VULLI
The most famous french giraffe ! It was created in 1961 by Mr Rampeau, during the Saint Sophie day (May, 25 th…). It soon became a staple of the french babies toys ! “Sophie” helps the baby to use all his 5 senses and is very helpful during the theeth growth. It is made with natural latex (from Malaysia) and natural pigment ink . 100 % manufactured in France, 14 handmade actions are required to make this toy. The “Sophie la Girafe” concept have been also diversified in many baby ranges of products. Where can you buy it ? well……every where indeed : supermarkets, toys boutiques, main departments stores…. and…
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Faience tableware by MANUFACTURE DE GIEN
A new tableware idea for your shopping in Paris: the Gien Faience Manufacture ! The Manufacture de Gien was created in 1821 in the same named city (Val de Loire region ) by an English manufacturer, Mr Thomas Edme Hulm ( known as Hall). Benefiting from his family experience in faience manufacturing, he intended to develop in France the business of the English fine faience. The company specialized in tableware and was quickly successful with international awards. It even had participated from 1906 to 1980 in the Parisian métro decoration with all the faience tiles. You can still see them in many tube stations. The tableware collections are beautiful. And…
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LA COMEDIE FRANCAISE accessories
The well-known House of La Comédie Française is no less than the fondamental institution of the French theater ! It was created in 1680 with the merger of 2 actors companies (one being the Moliere’s troupe). The House’s motto “Simul & Singulis” (be together and be oneself) is represented by a busy hive symbol. For theater afficionados, La Comédie Française sells nice gifts in its boutique. You will have the choice between home decorations (engraved wine cups with theatrical quotes, Moliere’s colored busts, candles created according the theater fragrances), stationary accessories (notebooks, funny Moliere eraser), books and many others things… You can by these products on the eshop or…
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Stationary by TOGA
Founded in 2003, the brand TOGA is well known on the scrapbooking & stationary market. A wide range of products are available including funny scrapbooking boxes with frenchy style that could become a nice souvenir ! You can buy these boxes on the TOGA e-shop (french lenguage only, europe deliveries) or retailers boutiques. NB: only the design is made in France.
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Skincare cosmetics & perfumes by CAUDALIE
Mathilde and Bertrand THOMAS are winegrowers in the Bordeaux region. In 1993, they found out that the pressed grapes that were thrown away during the harvest were indeed a real treasure ! Because the grape seeds contain the most powerful antioxidants in the world… Since then, under the brand CAUDALIE, they have not stopped working on the cosmetic advantages of the grapes. They have created with success a wide ranges of skincare products But also delicious perfumes…. In 1999, they even created their first vinotherapy spa in their domain, reviving the grapes wine treatments. Remember that the concept was dating from ancient Greece and Rome ! You…
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Nail polish by NAILMATIC
Or how 2 men (Boris Gratini & Lilian Monnier) decided in 2012 to bring revolution in the nail polish market ! The Nailmatic concept was simple : selling nail polishes in a vending machine at an affordable price… Years later, the success story of the brand also relies on the very good quality of their colored products. The nail polishes do not contain petrochemical solvants but are plant-based, vegan, and cruelty free ! The “aqua nail”women collection is a water based (54%) nail polish which does not go with water but regular remover. Nailmatic also created nice kids ranges for children who like to copy the grown-ups ! …
