Wednesday, December 10, 2008

Souvenirs France

French perfume, french chocolate,french cheese...France is famous for all these and more. Official language of France is french

Chocolates

France is not as famous as Belgium or Switzerland for their chocolates. But the french academy of chocolate and candy making is making constant efforts to make a name in the field. One can find a wide variety of chocolates Bonbon, Valrhona, Bonnat, Pralus and much more.

Lavender sachets and soaps

Provence is the centre of lavender soaps,potpourri sachets,bath gels,lavender water,lavender essential oil,handsoaps,lavender bath salts and neck massage and eye pillows.

Eiffel tower souvenirs

One among the seven wonders of the world, it is a symbol of french engineering and science achievements. Miniatures, t-shirts, table ware,key rings and post cards with Eiffel tower printed on it can be good souvenirs.

Doll of toulouse

Doll of Toulouse is a special little doll which is a symbol of the city of Toulouse

Croix Occitane

Its a special cross,evolved locally from jerusalem cross. It is an old symbol of Toulouse. Several souvenirs with Croix Occitane are available such as key chains,wall hangings and t-shirts

French perfumes

Provence is the birth place of french perfumes, the land of herbs and lavender. Major brands are Caron, Chanel, and Lancome

Post cards and calenders

The Louvre, the art museum depicted in the famous Da Vinci Code, the arc de tromphe which honors those who fought for France and Eiffel tower are well pictured in post cards and calenders which can form an excellent souvenirs.

Cheese

Over thousand variety of cheese are there to select from. Some of them are Abondance, Beaufort, Cancoillotte, Chaource, Livarot and Langres

Crepe

Crepe is a special dish available in France. It is made of flour, eggs, milk, butter. Crepe is available in craperies all over France. For friends who love cooking a crepe set or recipe book on crepe will be an excellent souvenir.

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