At this time of the year, holiday specials running low are top of our mind. In most cases we won't be able to get refills, so I want you to know which items will most likely be gone if you wait a bit longer to place your holiday order.
Right now our hot list includes three advent calendars, a bunch of chocolates, nougats, and cookies, and more... Our Running Low! page is live and updated frequently, so every time you click you'll get an up-to-date snapshot.
Don't wait to grab the holiday specials that will delight you and your loved ones!
Marianne Prébet
Founder & Gourmand-in-Chief
Just in: more French favorites
Among the French favorites recently added to our shelves you will find Léonard Parli calissons, François Doucet fruit-shaped pâtes de fruits in a lovely Paris box, assorted Anis de Flavigny mints in a charming tin, and a festive selection of Le Chocolatier Sablais cookies and chocolate treats, just in time for the holidays!
If there is a French treat you would like to find on our website, please share your craving with us.
Suggestions for your French agenda
There is plenty of exciting French cultural events all around America. Enjoy your picks!
The Denver Art Museum presents The 19th Century in European and American Art.
In Kansas City the Nelson-Atkins Museum presents Monet's Garden and the Secret Language of Flowers. Through April 19, 2026.
L'Alliance New York presents the 18th edition of Crossing the Line, the acclaimed festival that weaves artists and perspectives from around the French-speaking world, in partnership with New York City's leading art institutions. Through November 22.
L'Alliance New York also presents its new film series, Yannick Bellon: The Happy Pessimist. Through December 16.
In New York the Brooklyn Museum presents Monet and Venice. Through February 1, 2026.
In New York the Morgan Library & Museum presents Renoir Drawings. Through February 8, 2026.
In Washington, DC Marc Chagall's magistral Orphée mosaic in on view in the sculpture garden of the National Gallery of Art.
Try out La Patelière's recipe for riz au lait
An irrestibly creamy childhood classic sure to appeal to grownups too!
Ingredients (serves 4)
240g round rice
1l whole milk
140g sugar
2 vanilla pods
2 medium egg yolks
80g whole heavy liquid cream
vanilla-flavored maple syrup to taste
Cook the rice in the milk with the sugar and the vanilla pods on medium heat until it is tender. Remove the vanilla pods.
Add in the yolks and the cream and mix well. Cook for one more minute.
Pour the rice in a bowl or in individual ramekins. Refrigerate.
Top with maple syrup just before serving.
Consume within 3 days at most.