The holiday season is just around the corner. Discover our selection of jolly French advent calendars and take your pick(s) now! They're the ideal Thanksgiving gift!
Our selection features more than a dozen of calendars with treats that will delight everyone: chocolates by Bovetti, DuPlessis and Milka; chocolate truffles by Mathez, chocolates with liqueur by Abtey; assorted delicacies (chocolate bonbons and fruit jellies) by François Doucet and Le Chocolatier Sablais; and organic gluten-free cookies by Generous — this one from Belgium ;).
Looking for original options? We have also included beautiful calendars filled with organic teas by Provence d'Antan and spices by Comptoir & Co.
Such a delicious way to celebrate the holidays and spark joy throughout December!
Marianne Prébet
Founder & Gourmand-in-Chief
P.S. Our only advent calendar not yet in stock is the Chabert & Guillot nougat advent calendar. We expect it next week and you can already preorder it here.
Just in: more French favorites
Among the French favorites recently added to our shelves you will find Brets jalapeño & chedddar and sauce pommes frites potato chips from Britanny, Esprit Provence extra virgin olive oil with Provence herbs, Biscuiterie de Provence almond cake with chocolate, walnuts, and candied orange, Gavottes chocolate-coated crispy crêpes in holiday tins, Léonard Parli calisson cream, Meneau organic mango and passion fruit smoothie, and charming Paris-themed stationery items by Paperways.
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 Fort Worth, the Kimbell Art Museum presents: Photography's First Century: Masterworks from the Bibliothèque nationale de France. Through January 17, 2027.
The Minneapolis Institute of Art presents Paris Couture. Through January 17, 2027.
L'Alliance New York presents the 2026 edition of its acclaimed Crossing the Line festival. Through December 5.
L'Alliance New York presents its new film series, Version restaurée / Restored Version. Through December 8.
In New York, Metrograph presents its Spotlight on Virginie Efira film series showcasing the French actress's work. November 13-22.
In New York, the Met Museum presents A King's Carpet: Louis XIV and the Savonnerie. Through March 5, 2028.
The Philadelphia Museum of Art presents Rodin's Hands. Through January 31, 2027.
The Saint Louis Art Museum presents Women Impressionists and the Land. Through January 10, 2027.
In Washington, DC Marc Chagall's magistral Orphée mosaic in on view in the sculpture garden of the National Gallery of Art.
Try out our recipe for velouté de châtaignes
This earthy creamy soup doubles as a refined gourmet appetizer, especially when served with foie gras or truffle shavings...
Ingredients (serves 6-8)
1 celery root (400 grams/1 lb)
3 medium-sized turnips
2 medium-sized yellow onions
2 cans (1 lb) shelled chestnuts
2 cm (1 inch) fresh ginger, crushed
1.75 liter (7 cups) chicken stock
a knob of butter
¼ liter (1 cup) heavy liquid cream
3 sprigs parsley, chopped
salt and pepper to taste
Directions
Heat the chicken stock.
Peel the celery root, turnips, and onions. Cut them in small dices. Let the butter melt in a large saucepan on medium heat to high heat. Add the celery root and cook for 2 minutes. Add the turnips and cook for 2 minutes. Add the onions and cook for 2 minutes. Add the chestnuts and cook for 5 minutes. Add the ginger, stir, and cook for 2 minutes.
Pour the chicken stock, cover and simmer on very low heat for 20 minutes while stirring regularly. Blend, add salt and pepper to taste. Pour the liquid cream, stir and add the parsley before serving.