{"id":5501,"date":"2025-11-24T14:00:52","date_gmt":"2025-11-24T13:00:52","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.rivieraedition.com\/?p=5501"},"modified":"2026-01-06T00:39:43","modified_gmt":"2026-01-05T23:39:43","slug":"best-french-advent-calendars-for-young-and-old","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.rivieraedition.com\/en\/best-french-advent-calendars-for-young-and-old\/","title":{"rendered":"Luxury French Advent Calendars for Children and Adults"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>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 children and adults. And it&#8217;s not too late as most are still available.<\/p>\n<h2>Kusmi Organic Tea Advent Calendar<\/h2>\n<figure id=\"attachment_12235\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-12235\" style=\"width: 300px\" class=\"wp-caption alignnone\"><img data-dominant-color=\"4d281d\" data-has-transparency=\"false\" style=\"--dominant-color: #4d281d;\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-medium wp-image-12235 not-transparent\" src=\"https:\/\/www.rivieraedition.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/12\/Kusmi-Tea-Advent-Calendar-e1763989410329-300x272.jpg\" alt=\"Kusmi Tea Advent Calendar\" width=\"300\" height=\"272\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.rivieraedition.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/12\/Kusmi-Tea-Advent-Calendar-e1763989410329-300x272.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.rivieraedition.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/12\/Kusmi-Tea-Advent-Calendar-e1763989410329-1024x929.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.rivieraedition.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/12\/Kusmi-Tea-Advent-Calendar-e1763989410329-768x697.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.rivieraedition.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/12\/Kusmi-Tea-Advent-Calendar-e1763989410329-13x12.jpg 13w, https:\/\/www.rivieraedition.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/12\/Kusmi-Tea-Advent-Calendar-e1763989410329-463x420.jpg 463w, https:\/\/www.rivieraedition.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/12\/Kusmi-Tea-Advent-Calendar-e1763989410329-150x136.jpg 150w, https:\/\/www.rivieraedition.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/12\/Kusmi-Tea-Advent-Calendar-e1763989410329-696x632.jpg 696w, https:\/\/www.rivieraedition.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/12\/Kusmi-Tea-Advent-Calendar-e1763989410329-1068x969.jpg 1068w, https:\/\/www.rivieraedition.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/12\/Kusmi-Tea-Advent-Calendar-e1763989410329.jpg 1080w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 300px) 100vw, 300px\" \/><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-12235\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Photo: Advent Calendar\/ Kusmi Tea\/Facebook<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p>Tea lovers will be spoilt for choice with this visually stunning calendar. Designed as the travel diary of a daring explorer, this beautifully illustrated calendar carries you into a dreamlike universe where every window reveals a new destination. Climb aboard your airship and embark on a journey of 24 flavourful, aromatic discoveries, one delectable stop at a time, as you sail toward the magic of the holidays.<br \/>\n<em>Price: 38.90\u20ac<\/em><br \/>\n<em>For more information, please click <a href=\"https:\/\/www.kusmitea.com\/fr\/calendrier-de-l-avent-kusmi-tea.html\">here<\/a><a href=\"https:\/\/www.kusmitea.com\/fr\/calendrier-de-l-avent-kusmi-tea-21289A2500.html\">.<\/a><\/em><\/p>\n<h2>L&#8217;Occitane Advent Calendar<\/h2>\n<figure id=\"attachment_12238\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-12238\" style=\"width: 300px\" class=\"wp-caption alignnone\"><img data-dominant-color=\"d5d1d5\" data-has-transparency=\"false\" style=\"--dominant-color: #d5d1d5;\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-medium wp-image-12238 not-transparent\" src=\"https:\/\/www.rivieraedition.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/12\/LOccitane-Calendar-1-e1763989779545-300x215.jpg\" alt=\"L'Occitane Advent Calendar\" width=\"300\" height=\"215\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.rivieraedition.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/12\/LOccitane-Calendar-1-e1763989779545-300x215.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.rivieraedition.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/12\/LOccitane-Calendar-1-e1763989779545-1024x734.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.rivieraedition.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/12\/LOccitane-Calendar-1-e1763989779545-768x550.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.rivieraedition.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/12\/LOccitane-Calendar-1-e1763989779545-18x12.jpg 18w, https:\/\/www.rivieraedition.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/12\/LOccitane-Calendar-1-e1763989779545-586x420.jpg 586w, https:\/\/www.rivieraedition.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/12\/LOccitane-Calendar-1-e1763989779545-150x108.jpg 150w, https:\/\/www.rivieraedition.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/12\/LOccitane-Calendar-1-e1763989779545-696x499.jpg 696w, https:\/\/www.rivieraedition.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/12\/LOccitane-Calendar-1-e1763989779545-1068x765.jpg 1068w, https:\/\/www.rivieraedition.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/12\/LOccitane-Calendar-1-e1763989779545.jpg 1080w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 300px) 100vw, 300px\" \/><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-12238\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Photo: Advent Calendar\/ L&#8217;Occitane<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p>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&#8217;t want to spoil the surprise so I&#8217;ll say no more.<br \/>\n<em>Price: 99\u20ac<\/em><br \/>\n<em>For more information, please <a href=\"https:\/\/fr.loccitane.com\/calendrier-de-lavent-le-coffret-aux-24-merveilles-10CAMAG23.html\">click here<\/a><\/em><\/p>\n<h2>Kinder Advent Calendar<\/h2>\n<figure id=\"attachment_12240\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-12240\" style=\"width: 300px\" class=\"wp-caption alignnone\"><img data-dominant-color=\"796a4c\" data-has-transparency=\"true\" style=\"--dominant-color: #796a4c;\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-medium wp-image-12240 has-transparency\" src=\"https:\/\/www.rivieraedition.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/12\/Kinder-Advent-Calendar-duo-n24-3d-photoroom-300x221.webp\" alt=\"Kinder Advent Calendar for two\" width=\"300\" height=\"221\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.rivieraedition.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/12\/Kinder-Advent-Calendar-duo-n24-3d-photoroom-300x221.webp 300w, https:\/\/www.rivieraedition.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/12\/Kinder-Advent-Calendar-duo-n24-3d-photoroom-16x12.webp 16w, https:\/\/www.rivieraedition.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/12\/Kinder-Advent-Calendar-duo-n24-3d-photoroom-570x420.webp 570w, https:\/\/www.rivieraedition.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/12\/Kinder-Advent-Calendar-duo-n24-3d-photoroom-80x60.webp 80w, https:\/\/www.rivieraedition.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/12\/Kinder-Advent-Calendar-duo-n24-3d-photoroom-150x111.webp 150w, https:\/\/www.rivieraedition.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/12\/Kinder-Advent-Calendar-duo-n24-3d-photoroom.webp 590w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 300px) 100vw, 300px\" \/><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-12240\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Photo: Advent Calendar\/ Kinder<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p>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 &#8216;sharing is caring&#8217;. Each window contains not one but two chocolates so no more fighting!<br \/>\n<em>Price: 16.09 \u20ac<\/em><br \/>\n<em>For more information, please click <a href=\"https:\/\/www.kinder.com\/fr\/fr\/pour-attendre-noel\">here<\/a>.<\/em><\/p>\n<h2>P\u00e8re Castor Advent Calendar<\/h2>\n<figure id=\"attachment_12244\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-12244\" style=\"width: 300px\" class=\"wp-caption alignnone\"><img data-dominant-color=\"7d9c93\" data-has-transparency=\"false\" style=\"--dominant-color: #7d9c93;\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-medium wp-image-12244 not-transparent\" src=\"https:\/\/www.rivieraedition.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/Calendrier-de-l-avent-du-Pere-Castor-2025-300x300.jpg\" alt=\"Pere Castor Advent Calendar\" width=\"300\" height=\"300\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.rivieraedition.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/Calendrier-de-l-avent-du-Pere-Castor-2025-300x300.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.rivieraedition.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/Calendrier-de-l-avent-du-Pere-Castor-2025-150x150.jpg 150w, https:\/\/www.rivieraedition.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/Calendrier-de-l-avent-du-Pere-Castor-2025-12x12.jpg 12w, https:\/\/www.rivieraedition.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/Calendrier-de-l-avent-du-Pere-Castor-2025.jpg 340w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 300px) 100vw, 300px\" \/><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-12244\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Photo: Pere Castor Advent Calendar\/FNAC<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p>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&#8217;s arrival. And help parents improve their French, if needed.<br \/>\nPrice: 25.90\u20ac<br \/>\n<em>For more information, please click <a href=\"https:\/\/calendrierdelavent.com\/calendrier-avent-pere-castor\/\">here<\/a>.<\/em><\/p>\n<h2>Flakon Paris Advent Calendar<\/h2>\n<figure id=\"attachment_12233\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-12233\" style=\"width: 300px\" class=\"wp-caption alignnone\"><img data-dominant-color=\"384656\" data-has-transparency=\"false\" style=\"--dominant-color: #384656;\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"wp-image-12233 size-medium not-transparent\" src=\"https:\/\/www.rivieraedition.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/12\/Flakon-Calednrier-de-lAvent-e1763988920392-300x269.webp\" alt=\"Flakon French wine Advent Calendar\" width=\"300\" height=\"269\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.rivieraedition.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/12\/Flakon-Calednrier-de-lAvent-e1763988920392-300x269.webp 300w, https:\/\/www.rivieraedition.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/12\/Flakon-Calednrier-de-lAvent-e1763988920392-13x12.webp 13w, https:\/\/www.rivieraedition.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/12\/Flakon-Calednrier-de-lAvent-e1763988920392-468x420.webp 468w, https:\/\/www.rivieraedition.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/12\/Flakon-Calednrier-de-lAvent-e1763988920392-150x134.webp 150w, https:\/\/www.rivieraedition.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/12\/Flakon-Calednrier-de-lAvent-e1763988920392-696x624.webp 696w, https:\/\/www.rivieraedition.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/12\/Flakon-Calednrier-de-lAvent-e1763988920392.webp 764w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 300px) 100vw, 300px\" \/><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-12233\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Photo: Wine Advent Calendar\/Flakon<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p>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 24 French wines from different <em>terroirs<\/em>, all carefully selected. And you will also receive a notebook to write down your tasting notes.<br \/>\n<em>Price: 199\u20ac<\/em><br \/>\n<em>For more information, please <a href=\"https:\/\/flakon.fr\/products\/calendrier\">click here<\/a>. You need to order<strong>\u00a0by 24 November<\/strong>.<\/em><\/p>\n<h2>Dior Advent Calendar<\/h2>\n<figure id=\"attachment_12247\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-12247\" style=\"width: 300px\" class=\"wp-caption alignnone\"><img data-dominant-color=\"ebe9e8\" data-has-transparency=\"false\" style=\"--dominant-color: #ebe9e8;\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-medium wp-image-12247 not-transparent\" src=\"https:\/\/www.rivieraedition.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/Dior-Advent-Calendar-e1763991169931-300x219.webp\" alt=\"Dior Advent Calendar\" width=\"300\" height=\"219\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.rivieraedition.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/Dior-Advent-Calendar-e1763991169931-300x219.webp 300w, https:\/\/www.rivieraedition.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/Dior-Advent-Calendar-e1763991169931-768x561.webp 768w, https:\/\/www.rivieraedition.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/Dior-Advent-Calendar-e1763991169931-16x12.webp 16w, https:\/\/www.rivieraedition.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/Dior-Advent-Calendar-e1763991169931-575x420.webp 575w, https:\/\/www.rivieraedition.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/Dior-Advent-Calendar-e1763991169931-150x110.webp 150w, https:\/\/www.rivieraedition.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/Dior-Advent-Calendar-e1763991169931-696x508.webp 696w, https:\/\/www.rivieraedition.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/Dior-Advent-Calendar-e1763991169931.webp 1024w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 300px) 100vw, 300px\" \/><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-12247\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Photo: Advent Calendar\/ Dior<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p>If you&#8217;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 fa\u00e7ade of their iconic boutique at <em>30 avenue Montaigne.<\/em> 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.<br \/>\n<em>Price: 650\u20ac<\/em><br \/>\n<em>For more information, please <a href=\"https:\/\/www.dior.com\/fr_fr\/beauty\/products\/calendrier-de-lavent-dior-le-30-montaigne-Y4001184.html\">click here<\/a>.<\/em><\/p>\n<h2>Nuxe Advent Calendar<\/h2>\n<figure id=\"attachment_12176\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-12176\" style=\"width: 240px\" class=\"wp-caption alignnone\"><img data-dominant-color=\"f0d6dc\" data-has-transparency=\"false\" style=\"--dominant-color: #f0d6dc;\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-medium wp-image-12176 not-transparent\" src=\"https:\/\/www.rivieraedition.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/12\/Nuxe-Advent-Calendar-240x300.avif\" alt=\"Best French advent calendars\" width=\"240\" height=\"300\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.rivieraedition.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/12\/Nuxe-Advent-Calendar-240x300.avif 240w, https:\/\/www.rivieraedition.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/12\/Nuxe-Advent-Calendar-10x12.avif 10w, https:\/\/www.rivieraedition.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/12\/Nuxe-Advent-Calendar-336x420.avif 336w, https:\/\/www.rivieraedition.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/12\/Nuxe-Advent-Calendar-150x188.avif 150w, https:\/\/www.rivieraedition.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/12\/Nuxe-Advent-Calendar-300x375.avif 300w, https:\/\/www.rivieraedition.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/12\/Nuxe-Advent-Calendar.avif 630w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 240px) 100vw, 240px\" \/><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-12176\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Photo: Nuxe Advent Calendar\/Nocibe<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p data-start=\"0\" data-end=\"109\">Immerse yourself in the magic of Christmas every single day with this limited-edition Nuxe Beauty Advent Calendar. Cherished by Parisians and adored by beauty editors, this cult French skincare brand has slipped effortlessly into the daily rituals of those who appreciate understated luxury Behind its iconic design, you\u2019ll uncover 24 delightful surprises, one for each day, so you can count down to Christmas in radiant style.<br \/>\nPrice: 129\u20ac<br \/>\n<strong>Insider Tip<\/strong>: Currently on sale at <strong>Nocib\u00e9<\/strong> for 90.30\u20ac but you&#8217;ll have to be quick.<br \/>\n<em>For more information, please click <a href=\"https:\/\/www.nocibe.fr\/fr\/p\/5011878028\">here<\/a>.<\/em><\/p>\n<h2>Lilian Bonnefoi Advent Calendar<\/h2>\n<figure id=\"attachment_12252\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-12252\" style=\"width: 300px\" class=\"wp-caption alignnone\"><img data-dominant-color=\"c4b0a4\" data-has-transparency=\"false\" style=\"--dominant-color: #c4b0a4;\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-medium wp-image-12252 not-transparent\" src=\"https:\/\/www.rivieraedition.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/Lilian-Bonnefoir-Advent-Calendar-300x300.jpg\" alt=\"Lilian Bonnefoir Advent Calendar\" width=\"300\" height=\"300\" \/><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-12252\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Photo: Advent Calendar\/ Lilian Bonnefoi<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p>Former head pastry chef at Hotel du Cap-Eden Roc in Cap d&#8217;Antibes, Lilian Bonnefoi opened his own boutique in 2015. He celebrates this Christmas season with three Advent Calendars. A large one which showcases his <em>savoir-faire<\/em> 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!<br \/>\n<em>Price: 42\u20ac and 21\u20ac<\/em><br \/>\n<em>For more information, please <a href=\"https:\/\/lilianbonnefoi.com\/\">click here<\/a>.<\/em><\/p>\n<h2>Ladur\u00e9e Paris Advent Calendar<\/h2>\n<figure id=\"attachment_12232\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-12232\" style=\"width: 264px\" class=\"wp-caption alignnone\"><img data-dominant-color=\"f0eade\" data-has-transparency=\"false\" style=\"--dominant-color: #f0eade;\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-medium wp-image-12232 not-transparent\" src=\"https:\/\/www.rivieraedition.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/12\/La-duree_calendrier_vf-264x300.webp\" alt=\"Ladur\u00e9e Advent Calendar\" width=\"264\" height=\"300\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.rivieraedition.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/12\/La-duree_calendrier_vf-264x300.webp 264w, https:\/\/www.rivieraedition.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/12\/La-duree_calendrier_vf-11x12.webp 11w, https:\/\/www.rivieraedition.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/12\/La-duree_calendrier_vf-370x420.webp 370w, https:\/\/www.rivieraedition.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/12\/La-duree_calendrier_vf-150x170.webp 150w, https:\/\/www.rivieraedition.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/12\/La-duree_calendrier_vf-300x340.webp 300w, https:\/\/www.rivieraedition.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/12\/La-duree_calendrier_vf-696x790.webp 696w, https:\/\/www.rivieraedition.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/12\/La-duree_calendrier_vf.webp 750w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 264px) 100vw, 264px\" \/><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-12232\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Photo: Advent Calendar\/Ladur\u00e9e Paris<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<div class=\"text-16 text-dark-80 my-26 text-center \">\n<p data-start=\"0\" data-end=\"406\">Dive into the magic of Advent with Ladur\u00e9e\u2019s gourmet Advent Calendar. Imagined as a festive macaron pyramid the Calendar, decorated in white and gold, extends the enchantment of the holiday season. Each day reveals an irresistible treat: from the iconic <em>Eug\u00e9nies<\/em>, to crunchy chocolate pearls, melt-in-your-mouth <em>langues de chat<\/em>, and chocolate bites\u2026 And to finish this delightful countdown, Ladur\u00e9e&#8217;s must-have marshmallow bear.<br \/>\nPrice: 120\u20ac<br \/>\n<em>For more information, please click <a href=\"https:\/\/laduree.com\/en\/pages\/store\/laduree-cannes\">here<\/a><\/em><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<h2>Alain Ducasse Advent Calendar<\/h2>\n<figure id=\"attachment_12250\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-12250\" style=\"width: 550px\" class=\"wp-caption alignnone\"><img data-dominant-color=\"374951\" data-has-transparency=\"false\" style=\"--dominant-color: #374951;\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-full wp-image-12250 not-transparent\" src=\"https:\/\/www.rivieraedition.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/Alain-Ducasse-Advent-Calendar-e1763991878659.jpg\" alt=\"Alain Ducasse Advent Calendar\" width=\"550\" height=\"689\" \/><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-12250\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Photo: Advent Calendar\/ Alain Ducasse<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p>Michelin starred <a href=\"https:\/\/www.rivieraedition.com\/en\/monaco-celebrates-20-years-of-prince-albert-iis-reign\/\">Mon\u00e9gasque<\/a> chef Alain Ducasse has assembled some of his finest chocolates for this beautiful Advent Calendar. The countdown has begun: Santa\u2019s little brigade has 24 days to fill the sleigh with enchanted cacao treasures, nestled in frosty magic. Each day of their harvest, they\u2019ve set aside a chocolate delight just for you, hidden behind a window of this whimsical Advent calendar. 75% dark chocolate and 45% milk chocolate.<br \/>\n<em>Price: 62\u20ac<\/em><br \/>\n<em>For more information, please click <a href=\"https:\/\/www.lechocolat-alainducasse.com\/fr\/calendrier-avent?gad_source=1&amp;gad_campaignid=17968199174&amp;gbraid=0AAAAAC5e_zLyUgaqw\">here<\/a>.<\/em><\/p>\n<p>[td_smart_list_end]<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>One of my fondest childhood memories is the excitement I felt when my parents gave me a Christmas Calendar on 1 December. 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