What would two American women like from France ?

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WISE OWL

There are restrictions on certain foods and you have to sign a declaration on the plane that you are not importing meat, fruit, and some dairy products such as cheese that is not in hermetically sealed containers. If you take that sort of thing and you are randomly picked for a check by customs, they will be confiscated, but chocolates are OK, and they will not melt or be damaged if you pack them in the luggage that is kept in the hold. Since most chocolates sold in the USA are industrially made Americans drool over the sort from proper chocolatiers.
Another possibility is something that is typically French like a small piece of Moustier pottery, Limoges china, Bacccarat vase/ crystal animal like a swan , etc... which you would find in shops that have "listes de mariage". I know they are costly but the smaller objects are the same price as a box of luxury chocolates. One American family I stayed with was absolutely enchanted by a doll in Breton costume (not a tacky one) that I offered as they have nothing like that in America and it is a curiosity. That sort of thing has staying power, and you know, they like to tell to their friends who comment on the unsusual object that it is a "real French" object. Handpainted silk scarves are also popular.
Perfume is difficult to chose for someone else. Perhaps one of those boxes that have am assortment of several mini bottles? Je ne pense pas que les bijoux soient une bonne idÃ©e, car c'est quelque chose de trop personnel, et souvent ceux qui sont abordables ne sont pas fabriquÃ©s en France. D'ailleurs on peut acheter des choses ravissantes aux USA, en argent avec des turquoises ou d'autres pierres, faites par les Indiens qui vivent dans les rÃ©serves .
Bon voyage et bon sÃ©jour!

pooja_patel707

You should bring them cloths or something that people in france find as luck.

marlowe d

I think you should just bring the chocolates. You are the real gift. I'm sure you'll be kind and interesting and fun, right?! The memories! Peace. :)

Meri

I, personally would love the chocolates, but tastes and allergies vary. If you can inquire ahead of time about the preferences of your hosts, that would be best. One disadvantage to chocolate is that if they are stored in a warm climate (like on a plane) is that it can develop an unappetizing white haze from the chocolate "sweating."

Other possibilities might be something else from the area you live in. For instance, if I was coming to visit you I might bring a vase from a potter I know here in town, possibly some maple sugar candies because they travel well and are one thing New England is known for, or perhaps an art book about my town, region or state.

la vita e bella

When I go to France I always bring back 1. perfume 2. wine 3. chocolate 4. cheese

Sabine

Any good speciality from your local area, eg olive oil, the chocolate. Also linens, pottery, soap etc. These are what I collect when I'm in france.

Sam

Ingredients to make something french?
i had students from poland and they made me a polish meal on their last night. it was so thoughtful and sweet of them! have fun! choc to go with the dinner sounds good, especially fresh from a maker! see what he would suggest. maybe something made out of choc! mmm creative! x

Missy

What about something that like a bag of Herbes de Provence, or a jar of local Dijon mustard?

John

Hm - you could bring them macarons (moi, j'sais pas oÃ¹ tu habites, mais qch comme Jean Trogneux - ou bien LadurÃ©e - serait parfait), or you could give them clothing (scarves, purses, etc.) parce qu'Ã vrai dire, je pense que toutes les filles amÃ©ricaines aiment la mode franÃ§aise ! Or even bring them some music; they might like (depending on their ages) BB Brunes, AlizÃ©e, Renan Luce, Superbus, Yelle, or Carla Bruni (on l'aime tellement aux States !)

Hope it helps, and have fun =]

aa777lh340

perfumes, or jewelry

Jerry 71

Les chocolats francaises-- une bonne idee. Et s.v.p. portez une drapeau francais, pas de une drapeau blanc.

Emily

How about perfume that you can't get in American. Chocolates would be great too.

USMC - 2009

Well, first off, America is not a nation of fat bastards who eat chocolate, chips, pizza, ice cream, etc. all day while sitting at home in their comfortable chairs, which have been marked with that persons body print, and are on the computers 24/7 or watch television... That false accusation is just ridiculous! Where did you hear that from?? HAHAHAHA ;) I'm just messing with you

Try something made in France (almost like a souvenir) that would come from the heart(i guess you could say) and mean something. Women do like clothes..so that's another possibility

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