As an American living in France, I’m often asked by friends and family in other parts of the world for my favorite Paris-themed gift ideas. This year, I figured I’d make all of our lives easier by sharing my favorite gifts for someone going to Paris or just dreaming about it!

There are so many amazing chefs, bakers, artists and handmade makers in and around Paris – many of whom I’m lucky to know personally. Whether you or your loved ones are planning a trip to France or you just want to give a taste of Paris to your favorite Francophile, these Paris-themed gifts won’t disappoint!

Keep reading to explore the full guide, featuring some of the Parisian artisans I know I love – and let me know which ones you’re adding to your shopping list!

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22 Paris-Themed Gift Ideas

From planning tools and accessories to Paris activities, this is the ultimate list of gifts for anyone traveling to France or just dreaming about Parisian life. 

2025 Illustrated France Calendar 

Created by Sonja Bajic Studio, this beautifully illustrated calendar includes a hand-painted map of an iconic French shop every month. Let the calendar inspire an upcoming trip to Paris, or use it to daydream about the trip of a lifetime.

Food Map of France

What better way to remember a trip to France than a beautiful piece of wall art showcasing all of the country’s best food? This illustrated food map from Sonja Bajic Studio is a great gift for any Francophile. It would also be a great gift for someone who loves French food – even if they’ve never been!

Marie Antoinette Shopping Tour of Paris

What better way to experience all that Paris has to offer than a tour that combines shopping, beauty and Marie Antoinette! My friend Joleen Emory is a Paris makeup artist who also offers guided shopping tours inspired by the famous French queen.

Along the tour through central Paris, you’ll discover some of Marie Antoinette’s favorite flowers and plants to use in her skin and hair care routines. Visit some of Joleen’s favorite beauty shops and get free gifts and sweet treats to enjoy along the way.

An experience like this is one of the best gifts for someone going to Paris! Visit Joleen’s website to book a tour, explore her Paris makeup services or explore virtual classes for a taste of France at home!

Handmade Beeswax Candle

Handmade in Provence by Apis Cera, this beehive-shaped beeswax candle is a fantastic taste of France you can enjoy from anywhere in the world.

The candle boasts a burn time of 100 hours and has a sweet, natural scent thanks to the beeswax. As it burns, this candle releases negative ions that help neutralize pollutants, improving air quality in addition to smelling nice.

Whether you want to help a loved one remember a trip to France or are just looking for the best gifts for Francophiles, this candle is a great option.

The Parisian ABCs Book

I love this book as a gift for people going to Paris – especially if they have children! This beautiful book, written by Emily Gaudichon and illustrated by Sarah Vesperini, celebrates all uniquely wonderful things about France, from baguettes to the French Revolution.

Buy the book online with shipping to the U.S. Or, visit one of these Paris bookstores to buy it while traveling: The Red Wheelbarrow, Merci, Landline, Librairie Galignani, Musée Picasso, Musée Carnavalet, Musée de l’Orangerie or La Cuisine.

Paris Photoshoot with Miss Paris Photo

Help your loved ones remember a trip to Paris forever with a photoshoot in the city! Krystal Kenney of Miss Paris Photo is an American photographer living in France. Krystal can help you plan the ultimate Paris photoshoot for yourself or loved ones, recommending the best locations depending on the time of year.

Contact Krystal to learn more about her services and to purchase gift cards that can be used for photoshoots or camera lessons in Paris or virtually!

Mother-Daughter Trip to Paris

The ultimate Paris-themed gift might just be a trip itself! Whether you’re gifting an incredible vacation or planning one for yourself, the team at Open Invite is perfect for families traveling to Paris and throughout Europe.

Open Invite founder Lauren Bryan Knight plans a variety of group trips each year, including mother-daughter trips to Paris! Open Invite can also help you plan a custom trip of your very own.

Thinking in Watercolor Book: A Daily Practice to Unlock Your Creativity & Discover Your Inner Artist

Is your loved one inspired to get more creative? Gift them the book, “Thinking in Watercolor: A Daily Practice to Unlock Your Creativity & Discover Your Inner Artist” by illustrator Jessie Kanelos Weiner.

The book features 30 days of watercolor prompts, guiding readers through basic watercolor techniques to help them tell their own stories. One of the prompts involves a scavenger hunt through a museum – just imagine your loved one using this in the Louvre!

Illustrated Paris-Themed Gifts

Author and illustrator Jessie Kanelos Weiner is an American living in Paris. Her life in Paris is a major inspiration for her work, which she shares in her Etsy shop. Purchase everything from watercolor prints to postcards (perfect for mailing back from Paris!).

French-Inspired Needlepoint Canvas

This is one of my favorite Paris-themed gifts for anyone who loves France. Help them get excited for an upcoming trip or just celebrate French culture with a French-inspired needlepoint canvas they can create themselves. 

Maker Alli Eagan is known for her 3D designs that shape into wedges of Brie, Roquefort and other French delicacies!

France Trip Planning

Know someone dreaming of a trip to France? Give them a gift card to put toward a custom travel itinerary from En Route to Rêverie, a boutique travel atelier. En Route to Rêverie can help plan custom trips to France, along with insider tips and special perks for the best vacation ever.

Give a gift card for vacation planning to anyone who dreams of going to Paris!

My French Country Home Gift Boxes

A gift box packed with French delights might be the perfect Paris-inspired gift! My French Country Home founder Sharon Santoni uses her blog, magazine and online boutique to share her love of France, from gardening to home decor. The MFCH Box & Boutique offers handpicked French products to bring a touch of France to wherever you are in the world.

Choose from a variety of pre-made boxes (like a hot chocolate gift set), build your own gift box or give a quarterly subscription of Sharon’s curated French favorites.

Colorful Living Book

This book can help your loved one bring the color of Paris into their everyday environment. “Colorful Living” by Rachel Mae Smith, the DIY maven behind The Crafted Life, is a guide to using color to create a vibrant living space and a wardrobe you love.

Taste of Toulouse Tours

If you or your friends are traveling outside of Paris, to the beautiful city of Toulouse, I would highly recommend these food tours. One of the best ways to explore France is through its food. With Taste of Toulouse tours, your or your loved ones can explore the city of Toulouse and experience all the best treats it has to offer. 

Gift certificates are available for their tours, including their popular Chocolate & Pastry Tour (3 hours of absolute decadence!). Gift certificates are good for 2 years after purchase, so it’s a great gift to ensure that trip to France actually happens!

While you’re there, be sure to check out some of their “Team Chocolatine” merch too! It’s the perfect gear for a tour through France (or wearing anywhere in the world!).

Francophile Club Membership

Your loved ones don’t need to be going to France to experience French culture. One of my favorite Paris-themed gifts to give is a membership to The Starling Club, an online member’s only club for Francophiles! Explore French-themed books, movie watch parties, cookbook clubs and more!

This is a great gift for someone going to Paris who wants to start enjoying all-things France right away.

Jamie Beck Journal

France is known for its art and beauty, and these gorgeous journals make it easy to bring some of that beauty home. Jamie Beck’s beautiful French-inspired journals are some of my favorite gifts to give to friends and family, but they also make fantastic gifts for teachers, caregivers and anyone else on your holiday shopping list!

Jamie Beck Jardin de l’Orangerie Candle

This candle smells like early spring in Provence, when the air is full of the sweet garden scent of citrus, white flower bouquets, and ambrette. This candle is 100% made in France using non-toxic vegetable wax, lead-free cotton wick and essential oil blends. It’s parabon free and clean-burning, so you can enjoy the amazing scent without any worries!

The Earful Tower Children’s Books

The Earful Tower is a podcast, blog and social media channel exploring all things Paris and France, hosted by Oliver Gee. The podcast has more than 4 million downloads and Oliver has also authored several Paris-themed children’s books.

This is a great Paris-themed gift for kids, whether they’re traveling to France or you just want to get them started on their Francophile journey from an early age!

Travel Planning Gift Cards

Help your loved one plan the ultimate trip to Paris with Landen Kerr, a bespoke travel designer. Whether they want to visit for a week or a month, working with a local travel advisor can help them get the best rates, exclusive perks and VIP access to everything from hotels and restaurants to museums and monuments.

Purchase travel planning gift cards to get their planning started!

Paris Photographer Gift Cards

Help your loved one remember their trip to Paris forever with a mini photo session or full photo session during their trip. Katie Donelly is an English-speaking photographer living in Paris and offers gift certificates (and photo sessions) for any budget!

Learn more and book a session on her website.

JOIE: A Parisian’s Guide to Celebrating the Good Life

Get in a Paris state of mind from anywhere in the world with this gorgeous book by American expat Ajiri Aki, founder of the French lifestyle brand Madame de la Maison.

In this beautifully photographed book, Ajiri shares everything she’s learned about living in Paris – from hosting the perfect happy hour to thrifting at Paris flea markets. This book is a truly joyful Paris-themed gift for anyone who loves French culture.

Paris People Watching Club Sweatshirt

This just might be the perfect sweatshirt for a day of walking around Paris. It would also be a fantastic travel outfit! Sold by Messy Nessy’s Cabinet, a charming boutique located on Rue de Bièvre in the 5th arrondissement of Paris, you can also purchase this sweatshirt online.

This would be such a fun gift for someone going to Paris or anyone dreaming about a trip! Be sure to check out their Paris-themed hats, T-shirts and other items too!

Give the Best Paris-Themed Gift Ideas

I hope this guide has helped you find the perfect gift for anyone on your list who is planning a trip to Paris (or just daydreaming about one). And I hope it’s also inspired you to plan your own French holiday!

Need more gift ideas? Be sure to check out all my holiday gift guides, including my list of the best gifts for Francophiles.

• Best Gifts for Francophiles
• Best Gifts for Bakers
• Best Baking Gifts for Kids & Teens
• Molly’s Favorite French Gifts for Her
• Best Gifts for French Bread Lovers