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

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  • @LesFrenchiesTravel
    @LesFrenchiesTravel  7 หลายเดือนก่อน +3

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    • @frankfertier34
      @frankfertier34 5 หลายเดือนก่อน

      "Lagweeoles" is not accurate: try "Layoles"

  • @phillipsmom6252
    @phillipsmom6252 10 หลายเดือนก่อน +333

    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. 🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣👍

    • @Slayer4eva
      @Slayer4eva 9 หลายเดือนก่อน +8

      Did the same😂😂😂

    • @tiffanyyoung661
      @tiffanyyoung661 9 หลายเดือนก่อน +3

      @Slayer4eva Swiftie!

    • @Slayer4eva
      @Slayer4eva 9 หลายเดือนก่อน +3

      @@tiffanyyoung661 yesss

    • @theorderofthebees7308
      @theorderofthebees7308 9 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

      😂😂

    • @thecatswhiskers524
      @thecatswhiskers524 9 หลายเดือนก่อน +5

      I did the same when I went to Belgium lol I did have the best of intentions

  • @luisperez1007
    @luisperez1007 5 หลายเดือนก่อน +30

    This by far the best Paris advisory channel in the internet

  • @zarquondam
    @zarquondam 10 หลายเดือนก่อน +164

    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.

    • @FirewindII
      @FirewindII 10 หลายเดือนก่อน +3

      Love what you end with here because that was where I was already ready to go.🤫

    • @fuchurZero
      @fuchurZero 5 หลายเดือนก่อน +5

      I always buy my souvenirs at the museum shops - mostly high quality items made in the country and at a reasonable price

    • @shinyshinythings
      @shinyshinythings 2 หลายเดือนก่อน

      Also the Opéra Garnier shop is delightful, especially for any little ballerinas in your life!

  • @stevebartley628
    @stevebartley628 2 หลายเดือนก่อน +14

    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

  • @Anil18834
    @Anil18834 7 หลายเดือนก่อน +5

    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.

  • @jeannamcgregor9967
    @jeannamcgregor9967 10 หลายเดือนก่อน +41

    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.

    • @SusanMadge-vl9gx
      @SusanMadge-vl9gx 7 หลายเดือนก่อน

      Mine do NOT shine! I hate polishing them.

    • @lolojopp
      @lolojopp 5 หลายเดือนก่อน +2

      What is the vintage store name please?

  • @loriguinan2206
    @loriguinan2206 10 หลายเดือนก่อน +30

    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.

  • @SDErrico2010
    @SDErrico2010 10 หลายเดือนก่อน +81

    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.

    • @GoodLuck-hy1qu
      @GoodLuck-hy1qu 7 หลายเดือนก่อน +9

      We also bought a watercolor painting at the Eiffel Tower. About a week ago. Actually, The gentleman gave me a discount when I bought two of them. I saved five dollars lol I’ve got one of the Eiffel Tower at night in the Eiffel Tower in the daytime. They were beautiful watercolors.

    • @tehseenzakir8139
      @tehseenzakir8139 6 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

      Hi, May I know how much the painting cost?

    • @SDErrico2010
      @SDErrico2010 6 หลายเดือนก่อน +3

      @@tehseenzakir8139I think it was 20 Euros.

  • @deeelisa1890
    @deeelisa1890 10 หลายเดือนก่อน +16

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

  • @rufuspipemos
    @rufuspipemos 10 หลายเดือนก่อน +9

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

  • @user-vt8rw8qw9k
    @user-vt8rw8qw9k 10 หลายเดือนก่อน +23

    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 😊

  • @stufromoz8164
    @stufromoz8164 2 หลายเดือนก่อน +3

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

  • @christinejenkins4698
    @christinejenkins4698 10 หลายเดือนก่อน +9

    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.

  • @louisacoote2337
    @louisacoote2337 10 หลายเดือนก่อน +51

    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.

    • @dino5251
      @dino5251 10 หลายเดือนก่อน +13

      Jeff de Bruges is a French company. You can't find any "Jeff de Bruges" in Belgium, even in... Bruges !
      And you are right : Hema is a Dutch company.

    • @christopherdieudonne
      @christopherdieudonne 10 หลายเดือนก่อน +4

      @@dino5251 haha. I had no idea that Jeff de Bruges is actually French and there are no Jeff de Bruges shops in Belgium, let alone the city of Bruges. How funny. For chocolates, I actually prefer Leonidas. All my friends tell me that it's the McDonalds of chocolate but I don't mind. I don't eat it very often but when I do, I enjoy it

    • @fokkedooijewaard8892
      @fokkedooijewaard8892 7 หลายเดือนก่อน

      HEMA, stands for Hollandse Eenheidsprijzen Maatschappij Amsterdam. (translate to Dutch Singularprices Company Amsterdam) So cheap Singular (10 cents , 50 cents ect per item) prices. Source: nl.wikipedia.org/wiki/HEMA

    • @shinyshinythings
      @shinyshinythings 2 หลายเดือนก่อน

      Jeff de Bruges may be rather pedestrian in terms of quality, but it’s head and shoulders above most US chocolate bars, and packaging is exquisite so it makes a wonderful gift.

  • @suegold7661
    @suegold7661 10 หลายเดือนก่อน +15

    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!!

    • @PeirsolFan2
      @PeirsolFan2 10 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

      Genin is too expensive for gifts if you have a lot of people to buy for. I even feel guilty buying a kilo of caramels for myself! 😂😂😂
      I also don’t think alot of his chocolate flavors are approachable for the ‘average’ palate.

    • @PeirsolFan2
      @PeirsolFan2 10 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

      @@LesFrenchiesTravel I am not questioning his technical brilliance. They deserve the reputation that they have. However, in terms of taste, I just don’t think they are going to be appealing to the ‘average’ American palate. Same for Patrick Roger.

  • @elenapolshakov3837
    @elenapolshakov3837 10 หลายเดือนก่อน +17

    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!

  • @user-mp9tu6cp7d
    @user-mp9tu6cp7d 10 หลายเดือนก่อน +8

    Monoprix for the win! If you have friends into art, the museum shops have some wonderful postcards. And I adore the brocantes and flea markets for one of a kind treasures.

  • @lcflngn
    @lcflngn 8 หลายเดือนก่อน +4

    Was only in Paris for 2.5 days, but fave thing I found (for me!) was a white scarf with cherries all over, hidden among a ton of tourist stuff. I loved it, still love it. Next time will def shop more.
    Yes, agree with comment, the museums are lovely places to find sweet gift items. I adore poking around a good gift shop anywhere tbh ;)
    Love your less expensive/everyday ideas tho! I suspect everyone is getting a nice Opinel knife for Christmas. Been thinking kitchen baskets, great addition for the camping folk esp. My husband had his last one taken by TSA, sad mistake. Fortunately not a fancy one!

  • @jeanie4703
    @jeanie4703 10 หลายเดือนก่อน +4

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

  • @shannonmccarty7930
    @shannonmccarty7930 10 หลายเดือนก่อน +13

    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 ❤ 🇫🇷🇬🇧🇨🇦

    • @FirewindII
      @FirewindII 10 หลายเดือนก่อน +2

      Remember the old saying... "How're you going to keep them..."

    • @cherylkoski7184
      @cherylkoski7184 7 หลายเดือนก่อน

      You're a Canadian flag???

  • @christinedea6389
    @christinedea6389 7 หลายเดือนก่อน +5

    Antoine and Colleen! I love watching your videos for your authenticity and unpretentiousness! Because of your appealing approach to introducing Paris to viewers, Paris is now on my TOP 5 Bucketlist! I can't wait to spend a month in Paris w/ your help! I have two questions for you: 1) I love your puzzle idea! Our granddaughter and I are puzzlers too, Colleen! The first choice is too monochromatic for us to pursue at 1K pieces. Will there be another puzzle coming out soon - perhaps (hint, hint) highighting your favorite bakeries or a map of your favorite Paris Neighborhoods???? 2) Is there a video in the works on your favorite toystores/bookstores of Paris. As a a grandma, I would love for you to share your "go-to" spots....although I know you made a few suggestions in your most recent videoss on souvenir shopping and local shopping streets..... Again, many thanks for all you do!

  • @Bonyata1
    @Bonyata1 10 หลายเดือนก่อน +16

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

  • @J0HN_D03
    @J0HN_D03 7 หลายเดือนก่อน +2

    *7:00** OMG!!! There's one at rue des rosiers. It smells SO GOOD!!!! You can smell the products from outside when the door is open!* 🥰👍🏼

  • @susanmacaluso5218
    @susanmacaluso5218 8 หลายเดือนก่อน +3

    You're so right, Colleen. I bought my favorite wool blazer from a thrift shop in Paris. What a great way to relive these memories by wearing it.

  • @mlralston
    @mlralston 3 วันที่ผ่านมา +1

    Would love a video dedicated to stationary shops in France.

  • @pamelarind-lediard5381
    @pamelarind-lediard5381 8 หลายเดือนก่อน +6

    THANK YOU Antoine and Colleen for all of your educational videos I was able to enjoy over and over in preparation for a mother - daughter trip to Paris I took this late June and into July 2023. You do great work and I found your tips 100% valuable to have a safe and comfortable time while in Paris. I was very intimidated with taking such a big trip for 12 days in Paris but watching your videos (especially the ones on Metro) made me feel confident. Then once I was touring Paris, it all came together and made sense because your videos made everything recognizable and easy. Plus the scams out there - I saw them and knew what to do when I was approached - Thanks Colleen! You two are the best - keep up the great work.

  • @rinnyleong9091
    @rinnyleong9091 วันที่ผ่านมา

    No doubt this channel know the best of Paris and they give the best useful and genuine honest tips! Thank you❤ love you both . Your video is so nice to watch even not for traveling

    • @LesFrenchiesTravel
      @LesFrenchiesTravel  วันที่ผ่านมา +1

      Thank you! We want anyone visiting Paris/ France to feel prepared and confident ♡

  • @priyakaur8073
    @priyakaur8073 8 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

    A much needed video, thank you ❤

  • @luciennedespota909
    @luciennedespota909 10 หลายเดือนก่อน +5

    Thank you for this! So my go-to gifts are seasoned sea salts, chocolates, biscuits in beautiful tins from the Bon Marche' food court, Mariage Freres or Angelina's teas and beautiful umbrellas with famous art work on them from the three passage ways in the 9th, (only 10 -12 euros typically).

  • @lauriebiswell4302
    @lauriebiswell4302 10 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

    Planning a mother daughter trip in mid July and just to thank you both so much for your videos. I highly recommend your book to anyone travelling to Paris. Looking so forward to visiting your beautiful city,! ❤

  • @elsaacevedo7053
    @elsaacevedo7053 10 หลายเดือนก่อน +5

    Great recommendations for souvenirs! I love Monoprix. My husband loves Coutellerie du Marais if you buy pocket knife just remember can’t take in for carry on luggage.

  • @RoeSync68
    @RoeSync68 10 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

    Thank you Frenchies! I'm in Paris right now and have followed a lot of your guidance. Thanks so much. It made it so much easier to travel.

  • @JuanCarlosBatallaCallau-bu6hi
    @JuanCarlosBatallaCallau-bu6hi 10 หลายเดือนก่อน +15

    Very helpful video to watch before leaving Paris with Coleen's and Antoine's usual charm and friendliness. Be careful if you buy any knives and try to carry them in your handbag or hand luggage as sharp objects are not allowed on board.

    • @shinyshinythings
      @shinyshinythings 2 หลายเดือนก่อน

      My husband lost one this way on a flight back from the US last week. TSA confiscated it at the airport. 😢 The cost and hassle of mailing it home to France would have been too high, so he left it behind.

  • @paperknit
    @paperknit 3 หลายเดือนก่อน

    I’m so glad I found your channel before my trip in April!!! Going to binge watch all your videos now. So helpful, concise and interesting. Thank you thank you!!! ❤

  • @annsmith7207
    @annsmith7207 10 หลายเดือนก่อน +5

    Fabulous as always ...have referred friends who are travelling to Paris to your channel and have told them to look no further! Always the very best suggestions and very, very practical! Will be watching you on the next one! Thanks as always!

  • @lgrigg5439
    @lgrigg5439 3 หลายเดือนก่อน

    What a lovely couple giving us so much advice when travelling. I have learnt so much listening to your experiences thankyou.

  • @snowandashimba4712
    @snowandashimba4712 7 หลายเดือนก่อน

    Thank you for these useful info!!!

  • @pixelsandtape7846
    @pixelsandtape7846 10 หลายเดือนก่อน +3

    Great insights! My personal souvenirs are typically accessories - scarves and pins, small but meaningful, and something I’m likely to wear.
    Colleagues at home are always happy to be remembered, so chocolates and cookies, even from the grocery, are appreciated!

  • @imsojazzed
    @imsojazzed 10 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

    Fabulous presentation… Saturdays with Les Frenchies are Mandatory! Merci Beaucoup…

  • @ClarkJ2265
    @ClarkJ2265 10 หลายเดือนก่อน +19

    I always tell people to make buying souvenirs a memory in itself. Don’t buy postcards in a cheap souvenir shop. Make it an experience like at the bouquinistes. I have a print of the Eiffel Tower from my first trip to Paris when I was 16 and it’s now framed and in my home office. And I love using my laguiole steak knifes which I bought 20 years ago at GalLaf.

    • @tone03tone
      @tone03tone 2 หลายเดือนก่อน

      Did you have any issues with steak knives in your checked luggage?

  • @garsu9017
    @garsu9017 8 หลายเดือนก่อน

    Your videos are excellent. Great job, thank you!

  • @valkyre420
    @valkyre420 5 หลายเดือนก่อน

    I love your Frenchie videos!! I'm learning so much; including proper enunciation. Merci beaucoup!!

  • @sophiegoarin2903
    @sophiegoarin2903 10 หลายเดือนก่อน +5

    la grande cuillère avec un crochet est une cuillère à confiture (accrochée sur le pot de confiture ouvert pendant le petit déjeuner)

  • @user-pf2xc9xc4u
    @user-pf2xc9xc4u 10 หลายเดือนก่อน +8

    Loved this video! One more idea: On my last trip I bought several vintage postcards of Parisian landmarks in an antiques store in one of the passageways in the 2nd. Very reasonable prices for these lovely mementos.

  • @regine_inc
    @regine_inc 7 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

    This video has been so helpful!! Merci beaucoup! ☺️

  • @sally3570
    @sally3570 10 หลายเดือนก่อน +4

    Such a great video! The content and insider tips😉 are so incredibly helpful! YOU TWO ARE THE BEST!🎉❤

  • @a.phillips6892
    @a.phillips6892 10 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

    Very great information as usual! I appreciate the wide variety of price ranges and gift ideas, and especially the info about the Vat tax and how to get this! Awesome channel!

  • @brigittev9917
    @brigittev9917 10 หลายเดือนก่อน +3

    Comme d'habitude, you made my evening. Just a little video once in a while makes me want to go back to visit and try all the restos et cafés. My last visit was before the Notre-Dame tragédie, it's time I think. I really enjoy your escapades, Merci de tout coeur, Brigitte 🇨🇦

  • @Sr19769p
    @Sr19769p 10 หลายเดือนก่อน +2

    Enjoyed the post, folks. My favourite French kitchen utensil is the little pot you put in the oven with éscargots and pistou. The snails sometimes explode tho', so be careful!
    👍

  • @kathryngearheard7148
    @kathryngearheard7148 10 หลายเดือนก่อน +3

    You two are the BEST Paris guides. You never disappoint and I’ve been to Paris at least 10 times. Never miss Monoprix except they no longer allow my dog in to shop. Incidentally those egg poachers that hang on the side of the pot work really well. I always bring some home for gifts though I occasionally see them in the US.

  • @RedHeadAgent
    @RedHeadAgent 10 หลายเดือนก่อน +2

    With every one of you videos, I want to return to France more and more. Thanks for all that you do. You two are the best!

  • @nurrydalimonthe1304
    @nurrydalimonthe1304 3 หลายเดือนก่อน

    Thank you! I'll be visiting Paris in couple of weeks and I'm so excited for your recomendations!!

  • @paulblack5679
    @paulblack5679 8 หลายเดือนก่อน

    Another great video! Merci!!

  • @mgparis
    @mgparis 10 หลายเดือนก่อน +28

    Another stellar video!
    You were standing in front of the Roger & Gallet display in Monoprix but didn't mention it - an excellent, traditional brand of absolutely gorgeous soaps, body lotions and fragrances, and cheaper than designer fragrances. They're suitable for both men and women.
    Another option would be a parapharmacie where you can find a lot of little gift sets. Personally, Thé des Vignes by Caudalie is one of my favourite fragrances!
    Many Americans also love European sunscreens.

    • @lindafrazier8092
      @lindafrazier8092 10 หลายเดือนก่อน +4

      A plus video one to save!! Thank you!❤

    • @periscope7731
      @periscope7731 10 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

      European, Japanese and Korean spf filter products are more advanced than those offered in the American market.

  • @nataliekmitchell
    @nataliekmitchell 10 หลายเดือนก่อน +3

    My favorite souvenir from our trip last fall is my kitchen towel from the Versailles palace garden gift shop. Thank for another great video!

    • @tone03tone
      @tone03tone 2 หลายเดือนก่อน

      Oooh! Good idea! I try to collect tea towels of places I've been as well

  • @smculinary7413
    @smculinary7413 10 หลายเดือนก่อน +4

    Once again, another top quality video! Thank you!

  • @cabayern9416
    @cabayern9416 10 หลายเดือนก่อน +2

    Thank you! Your videos are so helpful and bring much enjoyment and knowledge! Watch over and over!

  • @lexiphile
    @lexiphile 7 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

    New subscriber here... I just wanted to say I am loving your channel! The content, background music, engaging commentary, your accents when you pronounce French words...everything! Looking forward to catching up on past videos 😊

  • @ladonnasims1756
    @ladonnasims1756 10 หลายเดือนก่อน +3

    I can't say it enough...I'm so glad I follow you two lovebird. You guys are checking everything off my France itinerary. When I'm there I would like to buy you two breakfast.

    • @ladonnasims1756
      @ladonnasims1756 10 หลายเดือนก่อน

      @@LesFrenchiesTravel I definitely will!! You guys are the best!

  • @MeenakshiSharma-wp6kb
    @MeenakshiSharma-wp6kb 8 หลายเดือนก่อน

    Firstly a big thank you!❤
    We will be Paris in 20 days. This video and links are very helpful. Much appreciate it.

  • @michaelcampbell5295
    @michaelcampbell5295 10 หลายเดือนก่อน

    Visiting Paris for the first time now and saw the video last night. Realized I'm staying very close to du Bruit dans la Cuisine, stopped in earlier today, and going home with some lovely flax kitchen towels in my favorite color and a pair of oven mitts, love your recommendation! Flipping through your guide now to help decide where to try next for dinner tomorrow 😊.

  • @crestaogle
    @crestaogle 10 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

    Your videos are so wonderfully informative and interesting; I always wish they would go on longer! Thank you for the helpful information. I’m going to Paris October 2024. 😍

  • @genegnome
    @genegnome 10 หลายเดือนก่อน +5

    Once again, you nailed it!! We will be there in a week and these tips will be extremely helpful for the nieces and nephews (plus, I love a great knife for the kitchen!!). You have helped inspire us and our anticipation for going to Paris...THANKS!! Also, please double check those links as some have been doubled up (for example, the one for Coutellerie du Marais is the link for Cotton Doux!). But...I still found it and squeezed it into the very loose itinerary. A bientot!

  • @reneejkd
    @reneejkd 10 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

    Love your videos!! Shopping too! Thanks for the great tips!

  • @annmajek5203
    @annmajek5203 10 หลายเดือนก่อน +2

    Always look forward to your videos on Saturday morning 😊

  • @MissShaypril
    @MissShaypril 8 หลายเดือนก่อน

    I watched videos of the portrait artists in Montmartre on TH-cam, picked my favorite artist and got my portrait drawn by him as a souvenir for myself. I love it and I love having that memory whenever I look at it! Professional photos by local photographers are also great self souvenirs wherever you go in my opinion!

  • @dianaweimer872
    @dianaweimer872 10 หลายเดือนก่อน +3

    Add Weis Chocolate to your list. It is made fresh every day, the grocery store is another awesome place to buy souvenirs. I buy sea salt, hazelnut chocolate spreads and liquid soap that sells for $40 a bottle in the states and only cost about €6

  • @mikesturyan9
    @mikesturyan9 10 หลายเดือนก่อน

    Thank you for all the tips on your channel. We had a great time in Paris and then in Normandie this week.

  • @556suppressor
    @556suppressor 10 หลายเดือนก่อน +2

    I may never travel to France or Paris, so I really like your videos. Should have gone when I was younger.

  • @GregCurtin45
    @GregCurtin45 10 หลายเดือนก่อน

    Great video! Thank you for the advice and suggestions.

  • @kurtmosselini5285
    @kurtmosselini5285 10 หลายเดือนก่อน +7

    Thanks so much! We're headed to Paris from South Africa in a few days time and your videos have been so helpful. This one in particular is right on time since we've been wracking brains about what kind of souvenirs we could bring back for our families and friends. Merci beaucoup!
    P.S: My wife and I are low key hoping to run into you guys somewhere in the City of Lights. 🙂

  • @mariarosameyer6875
    @mariarosameyer6875 8 หลายเดือนก่อน

    Thank you for sharing

  • @oldladywithacamera
    @oldladywithacamera 10 หลายเดือนก่อน +3

    THANKS! Looking forward to finding out about tax refunds. Love Jacques Genin in addition to Pierre Herme and Jean Paul Hevin. And Sadaharu Aoki.

  • @mariaferreras4369
    @mariaferreras4369 9 หลายเดือนก่อน

    I’ve brought back beautiful tins of cookies. Everyone loves it. Also hand creams are so beautiful.

  • @sharonmobley8634
    @sharonmobley8634 7 หลายเดือนก่อน

    Oh, I Love the toy stores. I bought my granddaughter a miniature china tea set in a wonderful basket with a checkered table cloth. So adorable. And she loves it. My nemesis is the French cookies. A box a day is a little too much. Between those and the bread, I definitely needed some bigger clothes. And it's all right there! What a wonderful video. Thanks again!

  • @cltinturkey
    @cltinturkey 10 หลายเดือนก่อน

    Merveilleux! Important reminder to buy useful, delicious, or beautiful items to remember your holiday rather than tchotchkes that will be donated in a year or two. Pack super light and buy a sweater or top or whatever you forgot to bring. You'll remember and use that for years to come. Merci!

  • @ChristiesThisnThat
    @ChristiesThisnThat 10 หลายเดือนก่อน

    Great video! I have watched all of your videos and took lots of notes for our trip - thanks for all of the help! I hope we see y'all out and about during our trip!

    • @ChristiesThisnThat
      @ChristiesThisnThat 10 หลายเดือนก่อน

      We will arrive on June 26th and return to London June 29th

  • @lnorman7007
    @lnorman7007 10 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

    Very helpful! I can’t wait to go to Paris in October and was excited to see Angelina products in stores🥰

  • @ebanggm
    @ebanggm 8 หลายเดือนก่อน

    Thank you for sharing this place . I would love to see and shop to this place once I visit Paris . I love this video 🌸❤️🌸, it’s awesome …cheers 🥂

  • @heathermichael3987
    @heathermichael3987 หลายเดือนก่อน

    There is a perfume town in France , my mother brought me back soaps from there , and they were wonderful. Of course that was 20 years ago and my family is trying to make a trip to go back but don’t forget to add those perfumes ❤️

  • @SJNYC
    @SJNYC 4 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

    I love your channel ❤️!
    I am planning our first trip to Paris for the upcoming year, and your channel has been very informative.
    You two are awesome 👌

  • @gabrielleparis3532
    @gabrielleparis3532 10 หลายเดือนก่อน +2

    🇲🇫Merci Colleen and Antoine, I so look forward to my Saturday morning Cafe au Lait and a "little trip to Paris " watching your videos🌹

  • @jeannekimura7995
    @jeannekimura7995 10 หลายเดือนก่อน

    Hello! I just returned from the South of France spending my last 24 hours in Paris (first time in France). Thank you for recommending Boisnard & Stern for stationary - the sales assistant was friendly, graciously spoke English, and provided all the information I needed to choose just the right gift! I bought a beautiful fountain pen with accessories and a box of stationary embossed with the Eiffel Tower for a dear friend's birthday. I can hardly wait to see her face when she opens it!!!

  • @2010katak
    @2010katak 8 หลายเดือนก่อน

    Great video, very useable info, thanks

  • @jensummers2
    @jensummers2 10 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

    When I was there recently, I really liked We Are Paris (boutique). They have all local products (beauty, jewelry, home decor) and the prices were reasonable. I also went to Le Grande Epicerie and vacuum sealed some French butters to bring back as gifts 😊

  • @julieparker8176
    @julieparker8176 10 หลายเดือนก่อน

    We love your very practical videos and that you seem to like the Eiffel Tower/ rue Cler area a lot!

  • @kimclarke5018
    @kimclarke5018 10 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

    Actually love architectural watercolors for stationary. Beautiful cards, notebooks etc. love 💗

  • @stevelinahan8022
    @stevelinahan8022 9 หลายเดือนก่อน

    love Coton Doux. Still order shirts from them back here in the states. amazing. Paris has so many awesome little shops and boutiques. Great video.

  • @christopherdieudonne
    @christopherdieudonne 10 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

    13:02 Mais oui! That line of Monoprix gourmet cookies is full of *delicious* treats. Any one of them would make a great gift, for sure! The noisette ganache praliné one is my personal favorite.

  • @MarcellaRolesu
    @MarcellaRolesu 10 หลายเดือนก่อน

    Your videos are so useful! We are going to Paris in July so am watching all your wonderful tips, tricks and recommendations! Merci!!! 😊

  • @inasmith8296
    @inasmith8296 10 หลายเดือนก่อน +2

    Wonderful recommendations for my upcoming September trip!

  • @Kitsambler
    @Kitsambler 10 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

    I so enjoy your visits!

  • @Max-ih6dl
    @Max-ih6dl 5 หลายเดือนก่อน

    You are great. I follow you from Argentina. You provide the best information and tips for my first trip to Paris. I already bought your Paris guides. Thanks Frenchies!!!!

    • @LesFrenchiesTravel
      @LesFrenchiesTravel  5 หลายเดือนก่อน

      Excellent, thank you. Happy and safe travels ♡

  • @user-ee4bf1pf2o
    @user-ee4bf1pf2o 10 หลายเดือนก่อน

    Awesome video, very helpful. You two are awesome, thanks!

  • @terryrogers-kulick9499
    @terryrogers-kulick9499 7 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

    I am a wild mushroom forager and Opinel are the best knives. They even come with a brush on one end to wipe the dirt and debris from the mushrooms. Great video Guys!

  • @henriettab8380
    @henriettab8380 10 หลายเดือนก่อน +2

    I’m in Paris now and need to get some souvenirs, perfect timing for your wonderful video. Thought of you today Colleen, I was eating the best croque monsieur I’ve had so far, crunchy cheese when it’s been cooked perfectly - yum! Lots of French around me ordering croques also@ le café Zéphyr. Delicious! So glad we found it! (We had tried to go to the Boulettes, from one of your videos- but it was closed. I should have checked hours.)

  • @thisfungrandma5893
    @thisfungrandma5893 10 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

    Thank you for this great video!!!

  • @streetnomadism
    @streetnomadism 10 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

    Love your content, very useful for foreigners comin to Paris. Great local tips ! A new subscriber in Paris

  • @spiritranger9202
    @spiritranger9202 10 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

    This was really good ❤! You make me want to go back to Paris and hit up all of these wonderful shops 😊. The bookstores and stationary places you showed kind of remind me of barnes and noble in the US or similar bookstores. Conversely, I'd recommend anyone going to visit the US to go to a barnes and noble or local bookstore or even thrift at a Salvation army or goodwill versus a tourist shop because you'll find made in America (at thrift store) items from the past that you just can't find anymore for almost nothing. Anyways, great job again!