10 Gifts & Souvenirs to BUY in Paris (& Where to FIND Them)

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I bought $200.00 worth of chocolate in Paris to bring back home for souvenirs for family and friends, and then I ate it all myself before I got home. 🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣👍

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Another gift idea: most museums sell attractive art books featuring selections from their holdings, including books not necessarily available via their online shop. Last time I was in Paris I picked up a couple of these at the d'Orsay, one for a friend and one pour moi-même.

Our hotel was next to a grocery store which had 5 different grocery bags. We bought all 5 - 0.99 euro each. They go well with the bags we got in Germany and San Francisco. A reminder each time we go grocery shopping

On our most recent trip to Paris last fall we brought back a few items that were not your typical “souvenir”. I bought myself a gorgeous French made leather wallet at the stationary store that you showed in the video. My wife picked up a beautiful Italian leather purse at Blue Lemon and we also purchased a small watercolor painting of the Eiffel Tower done by one of the street artists who was set up outside Shakespeare and Co.

I can't believe you showed a shot of my favorite vintage clothing store in the Marais! I like to buy old things when travelling and hit the charity shops like Emmaus and brocantes for inexpensive antiques. I hauled 2 lovely old "pot de cuivre" copper cooking pots back in my luggage and they make me smile every time I see them shining on my kitchen wall.

My favorite souvenir is perfume. There are many studies linking memory to smell. So, it's one of the first things I do while traveling. Upon arrival, I buy a perfume and wear it throughout the trip. When I wear it back home, I'm reminded of the adventure.

If in Paris, the Guerlain Flagship store in Champs Elysées has been open for business since 1914. It has wonderful architectural features. You can sniff till your little heart's content, find your fragrance, maybe even get a personalized bottle, then descend the stairs in the same store and get a little cake and tea, spritz on your new fragrance and stroll down the Champs Elysées.

Other recommendations are niche perfumery stores like Diptyque, Annick Goutal, D'Orsay and many more.

Another favorite place for souvenirs: Thrift shops. I see you were in one in this video. Great place to pick up something with history ❤

I loved the Monoprix recommendation. That's literally my first stop on arrival. I eat light dinners. So, it's easy to just pick up a few things and have a glass of wine, charcuterie and fruit at night as I lift my feet from all that walking I've done during the day.

Monoprix is also my last stop, along with a last minute macaron shop.

Hema is actually Dutch, so not typically French, but definitely affordable and fun. Jeff de Bruges is good for yummy chocolate, though, based on the name, it is probably Belgian rather than French.

First I want to say thank you for all of these videos! We just spent 4 days in Paris and fell in love with it. All of your information helped us on our visit. Honestly, everyone was so friendly…yes, friendly and helpful. The one reminder about when shopping if planning to get VAT refund, you must have your passport on hand at the time of purchase (not a copy). We bought macaroons at Carret cafe/patisserie not far from the Eiffel Tower. They were amazing. Food, drinks, our hotel (Hotel Garden Elysee) the beautiful buildings and sites were such an amazing experience. Can’t wait to visit again as there is so much to see. The most comical to us was the traffic. Every man for themselves. CRAZY! BUT…….we also found most drivers to be courteous to pedestrians crossing the streets. I also realized how rude Americans can be and I am an American.

Thank you ❤Antoine and Colleen for mentioning Monoprix! That store is a one stop shop -the groceries are fresh, the souvenirs are cute, and we stocked up cookies and chocolates 🍫 The staff at that store are so helpful and their prices are economical 😊

I'm convinced Mrs Frenchie is a shopaholic and these type of vids are an excuse to go shopping.

My wife and I just came back from 60 days in France, of which 21 was in Paris. Your videos helped us a lot!

Kudos to you guys for including the metro station that correlates with the store! So helpful

I love Monoprix. I always pay them a visit while in Paris. I bought a lovely cashmere sweater at one last October. And it was on sale. They also have nice soaps and lotions. I always pick up a couple of Monoprix grocery bags as gifts.

I can't wait for every weekend when les frechies post a new video. thanks for the amazing video, and love from London

Just found your channel! I am a 🇨🇦 who has been living in London for 18 yrs and am embarrassed to say that I have not been to Paris yet 🙈 You two have now lit a fire in me to get across La Manche! You are both so grounded and honest. Really appreciate what you are trying to do with your channel. Merci beaucoup ❤ 🇫🇷🇬🇧🇨🇦

Jacques Genin!! I always stop and load up. I also love that I can reuse their metal boxes for small items like paperclips or pens on my desk—so chocolate and a lasting souvenir! But be careful at airport security. I had packed all of those metal boxes together and boy, did my luggage get searched. Next time I’ll keep them more accessible!!

So I see the title of the video and arrogantly think - well, that I know all! What can I learn here? But of course you guys killed it yet again! Makes me want to travel to Paris just to shop in these places! By the way, thanks to you we did go to Jacque Genin - it truly is out of this world treats! Also Brentano’s 🥰 We stumbled upon this tiny treasure years ago while got caught in the rain and loved it so much! This time we did go back and bought some the most adorable cards, snow globe and other little things! Ugh… The memories.. Thank you so much Colleen and Antoine!

I love the way you both twinkle your fingers when you’re excited, I do that, especially about food. 😊