Take these French foods home as gifts.

Bringing home these edible treats is an easy and inexpensive way to share France with your loved ones when you return. And the bonus is that you don’t have to spend a lot of time shopping for your friends and family - you can buy most of these items all in one store.

Many of these products can be found in your neighborhood grocery store while you are here. I’ve shared my favorite locations below.

Great French food gifts that travel well are:

Macarons (I prefer Pierre Hermé - La Durée macarons are made in Switzerland!)
Madeleines
Jam / Preserves
French mustard
Chocolates (my favorite are Patrick Roger)
Salt from the Guerande region
Piment d'Espelette
Vacuum packed cheese
Tea
Wine

Grocery stores that I suggest shopping at for these items are:
Monoprix
Grande Epicerie
Galleries Lafayette food court and grocery
Maison Plisson
Farmer’s markets (marchés)

P.S. Please confirm your airline regulations before traveling with food internationally in checked luggage.

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