Now more than ever, I think Valentine’s Day should be less about grand gestures and more about doing heartfelt things to honor the people you love, whether that’s a friend, a family member, a partner, or yourself. I created this list of Valentine’s Day gift ideas for Francophiles last year and updated it this year. There’s a little something for everyone – I think these French-inspired gifts (all available online) would make the day extra special!
Valentine’s Day Gift Ideas for Francophiles
Le Creuset Red Heart-Shaped Dutch Oven
Cooking is more fun when you use Le Creuset. The pieces are definitely an investment, but if you take care of them they’ll last forever. For Valentine’s Day (and really any special occasion) I don’t think there’s anything sweeter than this Le Creuset Heart-Shaped Cocotte. I also love the heart-shaped mini cocottes – we use our cocottes every night to heat up dinner for our kids. If you don’t want to overdo the Valentine’s Day theme, the heart spoon rest is adorable and practical. You could buy a heart-shaped knob that you could swap out and use on any of your existing pieces. Shop the entire Le Creuset Valentine’s Day collection here.
A Leather Bound Edition of Julia Child’s Mastering the Art of French Cooking
For someone who has everything, a leather bound edition of Julia Child’s Mastering the Art of French Cooking is perfect. Ice blue and navy leather are available here. For less of a splurge and still a great gift, the hardcover edition is available here.
Bisou Candlesticks
These Bisou candlesticks would be a great addition to a table – especially with girlfriends!
Paris Chic
I hope I don’t sound like a broken record at this point, but I’m completely in love with the Paris Chic book. Looking through the pages is like taking a virtual trip to Paris. Any Francophile and especially fans of Paris will be obsessed with this book. It’s the next best thing to taking an actual trip to Paris right now.
Amour & Bisous Cocktail Napkins
These amour and bisous cocktail napkins are beyond fun. A perfect gift for a friend or just yourself. Also I have a slight obsession with vintage silver trays and love how they’ve styled this photo.
French Love Poems
My mom gave me this sweet book of poems for Christmas a few years ago and it’s true – good things come in small packages. French Love Poems would be great for a hopeless romantic or anyone wanting to practice their French – each poem is in both English and French!
French Cheese Assortment
For a Valentine’s Day at home what could be better than an assortment of French cheeses delivered directly to your door? The assortment includes five delicious cheeses: a Double Crème Brie, Chabichou du Poitou, Brebirousse d’Argentau, Ossau Iraty and an 18 month aged Comté. There’s also a set of three French cheeses available here.
Heart Resin Cheese Knives
Perfect for the French cheese are these resin heart cheese knives. They would get year-round use at our house!
Redline Pure Bracelet
This Redline Pure Bracelet would be such a sweet and simple addition to anyone’s wrist. Plus, who doesn’t want a diamond on Valentine’s Day? I’m partial to the red string with yellow gold, but the beauty of Redline is you can pick whichever combination you like.
Kusmi Rose Green Tea
My favorite way to start the morning is by making a cup of Kusmi Rose Green Tea and getting back in bed to drink it. Although I don’t get to do this every morning, it’s definitely a treat when I do. Valentine’s Day is the perfect occasion to start a rose tea in bed habit.
Bisous Dog Collar
We can’t forget our furry loves and this bisous dog collar is adorable.
A Trip to France
After a year without travel, isn’t the ultimate Valentine’s Day gift idea for any Francophile a trip to France? Let me help you plan the trip of a lifetime for any Francophile in your life. Click here to learn more about my bespoke travel planning services.
I hope you enjoyed this list of Valentine’s Day Gift Ideas for Francophiles – Joyeuse Saint-Valentin.
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