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Christmas Local Shopping - 10 online options
- The French Letter
- Nov 9, 2020
- 4 min read
1. Les cartes de Lulu
Lulu, a young entrepreneur based in Bas-Rhin, has created an original concept of greeting cards that, once read and appreciated, can be planted. The cards are made of biodegradable paper and filled with small untreated seeds.
You can order tailor made Christmas cards (minimum 25 cards). Price per card is 3.96 euros HT, including an envelope with an existing illustration from Lulu’s collection. As a gift idea, there are two different 2021 calendars available, with a different illustration for each month, and of course a different seed variety to plant. The calendar is €19,95 and the delivery price starts from €3,50.
For a cosy winter, why not offer a pack of socks this Christmas?! We have two great choices from Alsace. Storks and Labonal.
2. Storks:
Based in Alsace, this company produces in France and uses organic cotton and recycled fabrics to produce socks, T-shirts, polo-shirts and sweat-shirts.
What about a Munster cheese box with two pairs for €23.
Shipping in France is free for purchases of €70 or more.
3. Labonal
This company offers a wide selection of socks for all occasions and in many different fabrics. Created in 1924, it has a unique “savoir faire” which makes their socks durable while fashionable.
We particularly liked their sports’ section with midrise socks, perfect for hiking. Price is around 15 euros upwards. Shipping is free as of 40 euros and you can get a 10% discount if you register for their newsletter.
4. Maison Alsacienne de Biscuiterie
Alsace is known for its biscuits called bredele. Offering cookies for Christmas is a classic yet always appreciated gift. La Maison has some very attractive tin gift boxes.
The boxes start at 18,50 euros. They deliver throughout Europe, including UK and CH.
5. Pierre Hermé
Pierre Hermé is one of the most renowned pâtissiers in France and is nicknamed the “dessert Picasso”. Originally from Colmar, he is still very close to his native region. We are adding him to our list because the macarons are actually made in Wittenheim, Alsace, not far from Mulhouse.
If you want to make an impression with your gift, you will surely achieve your goal with a box of macarons from Pierre Hermé! Prices start at 12,40 euros for 4 macarons in a tin box. Delivery is available for Europe (including UK) but not for CH. The cost to deliver in France is a flat fee of €9,90 and is free if you spend over €65.
Another popular gift is a candle. We have two sites to recommend should you want to offer a scented candle.
6. Cyor
Cyor, a young company based in Village Neuf and created by two siblings, offers a selection of candles, room sprays and accessories. The candles are handmade using vegan wax.
For this Christmas, they have two festive candles. Prices start at 19,90 euros. Delivery is free up till Nov 10 and you can have a 10% discount with the promotional code “BIENVENUE”
7. Fabrique Philomène
Made in Alsace by two young entrepreneurs, Fabrique Philomène has a small selection
of fragrances available in different packaging. It is possible to add a personalised message and each candle is decorated with dried flowers arranged by hand.
A personalised candle with dried flowers which burns for about 60 hours (250g) is 30 euros with an additional 7,95 euros for home delivery in France.
They also sell on Etsy (under the same name) and ship outside of France from this platform.
8. L’esperluete
L’esperluete is an Alsatian company offering a range of “slow cosmetic” products and accessories. A great gift from Alsace while taking care of our planet!
For the festive season, it has a developed a limited edition soap (1,000 copies), soap N°25 with a perfume inspired by the founder’s grandmother’s biscuits. A Cosmos Natural certified recipe blending the warm and sweet notes of cinnamon and tonka bean with the fruity notes of citrus fruits. Price: 8,90 euros. Shipping is 6,50 euros for France and free from 70 euros worth of goods. Possibilities to ship to Europe including UK and CH.
9. Beauvillé
The Manufacture d'Impression sur Etoffe (M.I.E) in Ribeauvillé, has over 200 years of history and works with premium brands (such as Pierre Frey and Ralph Lauren). Beauvillé, its household linen brand, was awarded “Entreprise du Patrimoine Vivant (EPV)” (Living Heritage Company) in 2009 for the excellence of its printed cloths.
Online, you can find their selection of table and kitchen linen. As for gifts, they have calendar kitchen towels (19,95 euros) as well as masks (15,80 euros). It is possible to ship worldwide. Shipping starts from 9,90 euros for France.
10. Ginsations
Ginsations offers a unique selection of exclusive hand crafted French gins, that can be purchased individually, or as a subscription. Don’t miss out on their unique pandemic survival kits! For this Christmas, Stefani, the owner, is putting together a very festive box (49 euros excluding shipping) with a secret gin, two tonics and original goodies. To make sure your gift arrives on time for Christmas, you’ll need to order before November 27th . (The picture features last year’s Christmas box, as each box is a surprise!).
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