{"id":35743,"date":"2022-12-23T15:17:41","date_gmt":"2022-12-23T14:17:41","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/francevisiting.com\/?p=35743"},"modified":"2023-01-16T15:50:34","modified_gmt":"2023-01-16T14:50:34","slug":"xmas-gifts-2022","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/francevisiting.com\/index.php\/2022\/12\/23\/xmas-gifts-2022\/","title":{"rendered":"Our selection of gifts for this wintertime 2023, with Alexandre de Paris, Cherigan, AMPM…"},"content":{"rendered":"

Christmas is just around the corner and it’s an opportunity to discover our selection of last minute gifts, spreading an authentic real French spirit in your place but not only. From hair jewels, perfumes, decorative or other any other utilitarian elements. <\/strong>By Al & CW<\/em><\/p>\n

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..where you would learn more about the latest creations<\/strong>, suitable to you.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n
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The brand new boutique<\/strong><\/em> recently inaugurated in rue Saint-Honor\u00e9<\/strong>..<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

Have you ever dreamed to add some true style your hair cut<\/strong>? Indeed, this alternative<\/strong> could be fulfilled by the French<\/strong> brand Alexandre de Paris<\/strong><\/a>, defining since 1971 his own vision of top-of-the-range hairdressing <\/strong>(photo credits: Alexandre de Paris).<\/p>\n

Founded by Louis Alexandre Raimon<\/strong>, nicknamed Prince<\/strong>, the Sphinx<\/strong> or even d’Artagnan<\/strong>, this creative spirit went eventually acclaimed by countless celebrities<\/strong>, such as Princess Grace of Monaco<\/strong>, Audrey Hepburn<\/strong> or even Liza Minelli<\/strong>. This worldwide notoriety<\/strong> naturally led him to collaborate with prestigious fashion houses<\/strong> such as Chanel<\/strong>, Saint Laurent<\/strong> or Dior<\/strong>.<\/p>\n

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..those crafts jewels<\/b> would sublimate all your hairstyles<\/strong> day and night.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n
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Let’s admire these pieces<\/strong>, identifiable by an emblematic A<\/strong> golden hallmark..<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

For your information, the parades<\/strong> in which Louis Alexandre Raimon<\/strong> participated inspired him to create a line of hair accessories<\/strong>. This is how the hairdresser<\/strong> imagined the iconic Vend\u00f4me<\/strong> comb, referring to the illustrious Parisian<\/strong> place of jewelers<\/strong>, and which remains to this day one of the Alexandre de Paris<\/strong>‘ flagship models<\/strong>.<\/p>\n

Therefore, the first French<\/strong> store was inaugurated in 1989 at rue Saint Honor\u00e9<\/strong> and was followed by several other boutiques<\/strong><\/em>, especially in China<\/strong> but also in Taiwan<\/strong>. The 2000s<\/strong> marked a new turning point for Alexandre de Paris<\/strong> with the arrival of Fabienne<\/strong> and S\u00e9bastien Bailly<\/strong> at the head of the company.<\/p>\n

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..the patterns<\/strong> would vary according to the seasons<\/strong> and fashion<\/strong> trends.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n
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Many novelties<\/strong> are thematic with specific materials<\/strong> and colors<\/strong>..<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

This entrepreneurial duo<\/strong> wished to preserve local<\/strong> skills in France<\/strong>, by refusing to relocate any production<\/strong>. Then, they decided to keep the ancestral manufacturing tradition<\/strong>, anchored in the valley of Oyonnax<\/strong>, settled in the Ain<\/strong> department, in order to create and assembly those various elegant hair<\/strong> accessories<\/strong>.<\/p>\n

Renowned as true artworks<\/strong>, those several headbands<\/strong>, barrettes<\/strong><\/em> and crab clips<\/strong> are handmade<\/strong> sculpted, decorated and set with crystals<\/strong> and stones<\/strong>. Adapted to all hair<\/strong> types, those Alexandre de Paris<\/strong> creations are characterized by a mix of reinterpretation of cult pieces<\/strong>, thanks to signature<\/strong> elements such as pearls<\/strong>, camellias<\/strong> (as a souvenir<\/strong><\/em> with ancient Chanel<\/strong> collaboration) or bows<\/strong>.<\/p>\n

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Alexandre de Paris<\/strong><\/a>, 342 Rue Saint-Honor\u00e9, 75001 Paris (France) \/ Phone : 00 33 (0)1 42 61 41 34. More information on their official website<\/strong><\/a>.<\/p>\n

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..until the fresher Cherigan<\/strong> posters to admire.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n
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From the original Fleurs de Tabac<\/strong><\/em> advertisement..<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

Let’s follow with Cherigan<\/strong><\/a>, a perfume<\/strong> house<\/strong> founded in 1929<\/strong>, by a Czech<\/strong> immigrant Ota Polacek<\/strong>, but suddenly went asleep in the 70s<\/strong> and awakened since 2016<\/strong>. It presents a range with art-deco<\/strong><\/em> tones, which has revived the historic<\/strong> perfume Fleurs De Tabac<\/strong><\/em>, which was considered as one of the first tobaccos <\/strong>scents in perfumery <\/strong>and today, this fragrance<\/strong> is available again with more than 90% of ingredients from natural origin<\/strong> (starring sandalwood<\/strong>, Italian bergamot<\/strong>, or even musk<\/strong>).<\/p>\n

This best-seller<\/strong> is completed along six contemporary<\/strong> creations but still adorned with vintage<\/strong> tones. This plural olfactory<\/strong> selection offers you countless windows over stories<\/strong>, oriented towards a certain outdated art of living<\/strong>, at a time when the 1930s<\/strong> generated prolix inspiration<\/strong> for many artists<\/strong>.<\/p>\n

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The Roaring Twenties<\/strong><\/em>‘ spirit is still here, despite some original olfactory<\/strong> components couldn’t be applicated due to regulatory<\/strong> constraints..<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

For your information, this legendary brand<\/strong> used to have an address at 120, avenue des Champs-Elys\u00e9es<\/strong>, and also gave birth to the Chance<\/em> <\/strong>flask, which was represented by a horseshoe<\/strong>. Relaunched by the entrepreneur <\/em>Luc Gabriel<\/strong>,<\/em> specialized in niche perfumery<\/strong> with a first The Different Company<\/strong> adventure in the early 2000s<\/strong>, who acquired the Cherigan<\/strong> name in 2016, and wished to pursue the creative<\/strong> explosion from those Roaring Twenties<\/strong><\/em>, where the design of perfumes<\/strong> could be very innovative (photo credits: Cherigan).<\/p>\n

This visual intensity<\/strong> has been replicated in the latest bottles<\/strong>, that are delicately lacquered<\/strong> in a specific color<\/strong> for each creation, and even topped with a handcrafted and custom-made bonnet<\/strong>, polished with an engraved logo<\/strong>. All wrapped in a precious reusable case<\/strong>, adorned with a golden<\/strong> marking on a designer<\/strong> paper. Plus, the olfactory<\/strong> intensity has been also continued in the expression of Extraits de Parfums<\/strong><\/em>, able to display the best representation of strong bygone perfumes<\/strong>, which are either available in 100ml<\/strong> or 15ml<\/strong> format. <\/p>\n

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ngg_shortcode_3_placeholderCherigan Paris<\/strong><\/a>, available at LA STATION<\/strong> by The Different Company<\/strong><\/a>, 10 Rue Ferdinand Duval, 75004 Paris (France) \/ Phone : 00 33 (0)1 42 78 19 34. More information on their official website<\/strong><\/a>.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n

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..the new Pin Sauvage<\/strong> range is infused with pine<\/strong> essential oils.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n
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“Let’s get work”<\/strong><\/em>, as a new responsible<\/strong> direction..<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

In a rather cosmetic<\/strong> universe, discover the Advent calendars<\/strong> of the British<\/strong> brand The Body Shop<\/strong><\/a>. On the menu of those sublime new surprise boxes<\/strong>, you would find some of the most popular beauty products<\/strong> from this famous entity and its Fair Trade<\/strong> partners. Indeed, each of these 3 Advent calendars<\/strong> celebrates a certain natural beauty<\/strong> in all its aspects, notably through a series of responsible<\/strong> ingredients, in order to find your daily dose of well-being <\/strong>(photo credits: TBS).<\/p>\n

Starting with the smallest blue<\/strong> format, named La Bo\u00eete \u00c0 Souhaits<\/strong><\/em>, embodied in an animated calendar<\/strong>, that would transport you through the world of the courageous women<\/strong> from Chhattisgarh<\/strong> in India<\/strong>, with whom The Body Shop<\/strong> collaborates in order to harvest Fair Trade<\/strong> certified mango seed<\/strong> oil. Don’t miss then the 24 surprises emanating from this calendar<\/strong>, that would be perfect to hydrate your body<\/strong>, face<\/strong> or even hair<\/strong>, especially in those cold wintertime<\/strong>.<\/p>\n

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..unless you prefer the pine tree<\/strong> selection.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n
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A lovely set of three Advent calendars<\/strong> to collect..<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

The second red Advent calendar<\/strong>, baptized La Bo\u00eete des Merveilles<\/strong><\/em>, highlights the high involvement of women settled in Northern Ghana<\/strong>, this time in Africa<\/strong>, with whom The Body Shop<\/strong> develops the culture of Fair Trade<\/strong> certified shea butter<\/strong>. So far, more than 600 women<\/strong> spread through 11 villages<\/strong> are concerned by this ambitious project<\/strong>, and have seen their living conditions<\/strong> improve, particularly by accessing to healthcare<\/strong> projects. and education<\/strong>. So, hurry up to celebrate your Christmas<\/strong> holiday with 25 wonderful surprises<\/strong> to open each and every day! <\/p>\n

The last but not least Advent calendar<\/strong> is a green<\/strong> box, known as La bo\u00eete \u00e0 Souhaits & Merveilles<\/strong><\/em>, and honors again Fair Trade<\/strong> certified recycled plastic<\/strong> collectors from the streets of Bengaluru<\/strong>, in India<\/strong>.<\/p>\n

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..preparing to this Sleep Routine Gift<\/strong>, based on lavender<\/strong>.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n
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A lovely view from the showroom<\/strong> over the Paris City Hall<\/strong>..<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

For instance, this recycled<\/strong> material has been precisely used for the fabrication of this calendar<\/strong> and some packagings<\/strong> of the extra sized<\/strong> products inside. Let’s gradually unveil 25 surprises<\/strong>, dedicated for your body<\/strong>, face<\/strong> and hair <\/strong>(with Moringa <\/strong>shampoo), along travel size<\/strong> masks in Himalayan Charcoal<\/strong> or British Rose<\/strong>, and even a soft lavender<\/strong> pillow mist.<\/p>\n

At last, why don’t you opt for The Marvelous Box<\/strong> and its best-selling<\/strong> products, still enriched with Fair Trade<\/strong> certified ingredients? In this elegant basket woven<\/strong>, manufactured by Get Paper Industry<\/strong>, a Fair Trade<\/strong> partner since 1989, you could find shea<\/strong> hand cream, mango<\/strong> shower gel or even shea<\/strong> body butter.<\/div>\n
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For your information, the shea butter<\/strong> would provide you some hydration<\/strong> for up to 96 hours, along Himalayan Charcoal<\/strong> and Nicaraguan Coffee<\/strong> travel size masks<\/strong>, available in this reusable<\/strong> calendar, perfect for preserving your jewelry<\/strong> or any other secrets<\/strong>.<\/div>\n
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More information on their official website<\/strong><\/a>.<\/div>\n
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..such as this ocher themed bedroom<\/strong>.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n
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Here are the different elements for this new Fall-Winter<\/strong> collection..<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

If you wish to decorate<\/strong> or even rethink your interior design<\/strong>, why don’t you think about the latest creations<\/strong> of AMPM<\/strong><\/a>? For instance, the top-of-the-range decoration<\/strong> brand from the legendary mail order<\/strong> company La Redoute<\/strong> goes on its rejuvenating<\/strong> and creative<\/strong> philosophy in terms of premium furniture<\/strong> design, for this Fall-Winter<\/strong> seasons, in accordance with the current styling<\/strong> expectancies (photo credits: AL). <\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n

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This new collection<\/strong> was made possible thanks to the implementation of natural materials<\/strong> and chromatic<\/strong> tones, notably by enhancing the visible contrasts<\/strong> between the warm woods<\/strong> embodied by walnut<\/strong> and in another hand the bright aspects of marble<\/strong>.<\/p>\n

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..or the artistic<\/strong> side with this wall art panel<\/strong> in embossed paper.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n
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An illustration of functionality<\/strong> with this walnut bar cabinet<\/strong>..<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

In fact, this revival AMPM<\/strong> selection wishes to reconnect us with the codes of various bygone<\/strong> eras, while revisiting various temporal<\/strong> references, from the 1930s<\/strong> until the 1950s<\/strong> and even in the 1970s<\/strong>. It’s then possible to juggle between those 15 elegant atmospheres<\/strong>, all composed with organic<\/strong> and comfortable<\/strong> reliefs, proposing their own vision of functionality in terms of furniture<\/strong>, and even placing some pieces as true fabulous artworks<\/strong>.  <\/p>\n<\/div>\n

In a way, AMPM<\/strong> succeeds in the wedding between this vintage<\/strong> touch with a hint of contemporary<\/strong> design, all set up in an charming mood<\/strong>.<\/p>\n

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..while this sparkling<\/strong> ensemble stands out for its 70s<\/strong> touch.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n
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This desk<\/strong> reminds us a bit of Scandinavian<\/strong> design..<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

Furthermore, in this AMPM<\/strong> Fall-Winter collection, you would be undoubtedly glad to find cosy flannel sofas <\/strong>(pictured below), along natural terrycloth armchairs<\/strong> or even organic tables<\/strong>, notably illustrated by some walnut<\/strong> material, either covering buffets<\/strong> and dining tables<\/strong>.<\/p>\n

Without missing the expression of minerality<\/strong>, through a variation around gray<\/strong> and white<\/strong> marbles, plus creative rugs<\/strong>,  totemic<\/strong> pieces. Those different types of evocative fabrics, such as this Jacquard<\/strong> patterns, and braided leathers<\/strong>, particularly used on the front of a bookcase<\/strong>, transforming those objects as true artworks<\/strong> of your interior.  <\/p>\n

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More information on their official website<\/strong><\/a>.<\/p>\n

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..different sizes of Xmas<\/strong> boxes for all sizes of pleasures.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n
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Focus on the founder Robert Linxe<\/strong>, as the \u201cganache wizard\u201d<\/em>..<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

In a gastronomic<\/strong> field, you could find the last creations of an alternative French chocolate<\/strong> player La Maison du Chocolat<\/strong><\/a>, situated on the third floor of Printemps de la Maison<\/strong>. Designed as an artisanal chocolate factory<\/strong>, you may discover there the different facets of this renown house<\/strong>, through countless high-end confectionery<\/strong> items (photo credits: La Maison du Chocolat).<\/p>\n

Those premium<\/strong> values are nowadays embodied by its actual creative chef<\/strong>, named Nicolas Cloiseau<\/strong>, who is also a Meilleur Ouvrier de France<\/strong> and a true passionate about cocoa<\/strong> in all its refined shapes. For your information, the creative<\/strong> team requires a certain research<\/strong> for quality, along respect for tradition<\/strong> and the search for new gourmet<\/strong> flavors, permeating the constant<\/strong> production of all kinds of chocolate<\/strong> delights. Whether you prefer to buy some bites<\/strong> in a chosen assortment<\/strong> or in an exceptional gift box<\/strong>, you wouldn’t regret to taste those luxury chocolate<\/strong> specialities, available in one of the most emblematic monuments<\/strong> of Paris<\/strong>.<\/p>\n

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..the Advent Calendar<\/strong> is adorned with delicacies to open each day of December<\/strong>.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n
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The Holiday Gift Extravaganza Collection<\/strong> shines a light on temptation<\/strong>..<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

For Christmas<\/strong> time, La Maison du Chocolat<\/strong> has imagined a wide fairy chocolate<\/strong> collection, able to tempt anyone of you, through colorful ganaches<\/strong><\/em>, pralines<\/strong>, truffles<\/strong>, yule logs<\/strong> or eventually beautifully wrapped macaroons<\/strong>, either to keep<\/strong> for yourself or to offer as the most gourmet gifts<\/strong>.\u2060 Among them, many chocolate<\/strong> boxes would allow you to immerse yourself into the different aspects of the house<\/strong>‘s personality, unless you prefer to impress your guests with a giant yule log<\/strong>, aka Le Sapin Vertige De Cadeaux<\/strong>, for sure reviewed by Nicolas Cloiseau<\/strong>. This unique artistic<\/strong> piece, born form a culinary<\/strong> construction of 14 gifts<\/strong>, displays nearly 7.2 kilos of chocolate <\/b>and is only assembled in ten samples<\/strong> worldwide. This masterpiece<\/strong> is entirely handmade<\/strong> realized in their proper workshops<\/strong> and requires 33 hours of work from their chocolate makers<\/strong>, surrounded by 7 chocolate<\/strong> knots (made from white<\/strong>, milk<\/strong> and strawberry<\/strong> chocolate) overhanging its highest peaks<\/strong>.<\/p>\n

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