🍴 The best gourmet gifts to bring back from Paris (edition 2025)
First, if you’re traveling to Paris, consider leaving a little room in your suitcase for gourmet gifts 🎁🇫🇷. Next, know that everything is simpler if you go to 📍La Grande Épicerie de Paris, a veritable temple of exceptional products. What’ s more, it’s the ideal place to find high-end edible souvenirs all in one place. Nevertheless, make your choices according to the length of your trip and luggage constraints. What’ s more, below are my tried-and-tested favorites. Finally, to extend the experience once you’re in the city, check out our guide to the Paris metro to get around easily.
🧳 My personal experience (and why this place)
However, there’s no substitute for first-hand experience: on my last visit, I arrived on a Saturday morning when the store opened. I started in the butter department, then moved on to condiments and tea. In less than 30 minutes, I had my gift kit: Beurre Bordier (classic and seaweed), Fleur de Sel de Noirmoutier, Périgord truffle oil, a bottle of Angelina hot chocolate and a Dammann Frères gift box. Impeccable packaging, professional advice and fast checkout: perfect before a train home.
🥇 5+1 must-haves at La Grande Épicerie
🧈 Beurre Bordier – the creamy star of breakfasts
It’s not “just butter”: it’s a gastronomic icon found on great tables and in 5★ hotels. Silky texture, persistent taste, delicious declinations: semi-salted (a must), with seaweed (marine accord), or even smoked/spiced versions for the curious.
Practical tip: take an isothermal pouch if you’re going from one airport to the next.
🧂 Fleur de Sel de Noirmoutier – the chefs’ white gold
Hand-harvested on the island of Noirmoutier, this fleur de sel adds a delicate crunch and elegant saltiness. Sprinkle after cooking to enhance prime rib, roasted vegetables or even homemade salted butter caramel.
🦆 Foie gras – the great French classic
In a glass jar for elegance, or canned for ease of carrying, foie gras remains an ultra-Parisian gift. Serve it on toast with fig jam; add a glass of Sauternes and you’ve got an instant festive moment.
🍄 Périgord truffle oil – luxury in a few drops
Just a touch on pasta, risotto, or scrambled eggs and everything becomes remarkable. Périgord black truffles bring depth, elegance and that “bistro chic” feel we love at home.
🍫 Angelina hot chocolate – the velvety icon
Thick, intense, absolutely comforting. The bottled version is perfect for giving (or keeping for yourself). Serve piping hot, add a touch of whipped cream: “Parisian tea room” effect guaranteed.
🍵 Bonus: Dammann Frères – tea the French way
Historic house and sublime tins. My favorite: Thé Vert Bali (lychee, jasmine, citrus notes); a delicate fragrance that evokes a Sunday stroll in Saint-Germain.
🏨 Where to sleep near La Grande Épicerie (Rive Gauche)
What‘s more, if you want to stay close by for a gourmet jaunt, an excellent choice is the luxurious and neighboring :
Hôtel Lutetia Paris – The Leading Hotels of the World.
Just a stone’s throw from Le Bon Marché / La Grande Épicerie, it combines five-star service, spa facilities and an ideal location for exploring the Left Bank.
📦 Recap express (what to take and why)
- Bordier: unique texture, varied flavors → exceptional breakfast.
- Fleur de Sel: perfect finish → spices up meat, vegetables, desserts.
- Foie gras: “wow” gift → toast + figs = success.
- Truffle oil: instant luxury → pasta, risotto, eggs.
- Angelina hot chocolate: Parisian indulgence → ready to offer.
- Dammann Frères: elegant and affordable → boxes to collect.
❓ FAQ – Cadeaux gourmands de Paris
🛒 What are the best gourmet gifts to bring back from Paris?
The must-haves: Beurre Bordier, Fleur de Sel de Noirmoutier, foie gras, Périgord truffle oil, Angelina hot chocolate and Dammann Frères teas. You’ll find them all at La Grande Épicerie de Paris.
🧭 Where can you buy these specialties easily in Paris?
At La Grande Épicerie de Paris (Rive Gauche), which concentrates a high-end selection under one roof. You can also explore the shelves at Galeries Lafayette Gourmet or Fauchon.
🧊 Can I transport butter or foie gras by plane?
Yes, preferably in checked baggage; pack butter in a cool place (isothermal pouch) and prefer sealed tins/pots for foie gras to avoid any security concerns.
💡 What gourmet souvenir appeals to everyone?
Angelina hot chocolate (bottle version) puts almost everyone in agreement: ready to serve, iconic and very “Parisian”. Dammann’s Bali Green Tea is also a safe bet.
🧾 What’s the budget for a gourmet gift kit?
Count on around €60-80 for an assortment (butter, fleur de sel, truffle oil, hot chocolate, tea). With quality foie gras, on the other hand, expect to pay around €90-120.
🌟 Conclusion – A little Paris in your luggage
So, to combine gourmandise and elegance, bet on these sure-fire values: exceptional butter, fine salt, truffle, iconic chocolate and home-made tea. Finally, with a visit to La Grande Épicerie de Paris and a night at the Hôtel Lutetia Paris, you’ll transform your stay into a true gourmet interlude. And when you return, you’ll be offering a little bit of Paris to those you love.