One of my fondest childhood memories is the excitement I felt when my parents gave me a Christmas Calendar on 1 December. Back then, it was a choice between opening a window onto a pretty snowy scene or a delicious little chocolate. How things have changed! Today the sky is the limit and here is our pick of some of the best French Advent Calendars for Young and Old. And it’s not too late as most are still available.
1Kusmi Tea Advent Calendar
Tea lovers will be spoilt for choice with this visually stunning calendar. Snow-covered peaks and mountain chalets hide many surprises as each unique tea is slowly discovered. And you will even get to taste a tea jam, to compliment your breakfast.
Price: 38.90€
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2L’Occitane
The beauty brand that celebrates Provence has released an Advent calendar that showcases 24 of its iconic products. You will find face creams and serums from its Immortelle range, hand and body lotions, as well as hair care. But I don’t want to spoil the surprise so I’ll say no more.
Price: 99€
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3Kinder Advent Calendar
If your children (or your spouse) find it difficult to share, help is at hand. Kinder, an Italian brand that has become a household name in France, has released an Advent Calendar that will teach them that ‘sharing is caring’. Each window contains not one but two chocolates so no more fighting!
Price: 16.09 €
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4Père Castor
For young francophile book lovers (from 3 to 10 years-old), this is the perfect Advent Calendar. A collection of 24 Christmas tales that will keep children entertained in the lead up to Santa’s arrival. And help parents improve their French, if needed.
Price: 25.90€
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5Flakon Paris Advent Calendar
For wine enthusiasts, this Advent Calendar is a gift from heaven. A sturdy Christmas-themed box hides 24 small bottles (100ml each), perfect for sharing with a friend or your loved one. You will get to sample 12 French wines and 12 wines from other countries, all carefully selected. And you will also receive a notebook to write down your tasting notes.
Price: 187.20€
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6Dior
If you’re feeling flush, then this one is for you. To coincide with the festive season, Dior has released a magical luxury Advent Calendar which reproduces the façade of their iconic boutique at 30 avenue Montaigne. A poetic Parisian tableau, this calendar houses 24 miniature Dior creations hidden in drawers, some exquisite perfume, face creams, fabulous make-up and a scented candle.
Price: 600€
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7Lilian Bonnefoi Advent Calendar
Former head pastry chef at Hotel du Cap-Eden Roc in Cap d’Antibes, Lilian Bonnefoi opened his own boutique in 2015. He celebrates this Christmas season with three Advent Calendars. A large one which showcases his savoir-faire and exclusive creations. Plus two smaller ones (either milk or dark chocolate) whose daily offerings are just as yummy. You will find it difficult to resist opening all the windows at once!
Price: 42€ and 21€
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8Alain Ducasse
Michelin starred Monégasque chef Alain Ducasse has found inspiration for this beautiful Advent Calendar in the world of theatre. You will be treated to a ballet of chocolate delicacies – meet Nutcracker, the Mice King and the candy-coated Fairy. And many more characters hiding behind the scenes. 75% dark chocolate and 45% milk chocolate.
Price: 58€
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