Valentine’s Day Gift Guide: French-themed presents they will love

Treat your Francophile other half to one of these delicious and thoughtful gifts on 14 February

With Valentine’s Day around the corner, we’ve handpicked our favourite French-themed gifts and experiences which are sure to go down a treat.

Ski Cupid Service

Ski Beat is laying on several romantic gestures for guests on Valentine’s Day this year. If you’re planning a proposal, chalet hosts can freeze a ring in a cube of ice or conceal it in a cake, show guests where to carve a message in the snow and set up candles and champagne. Chalet Panda in La Tania, France has a hot tub on the balcony with mountain views while Chalet Jennifer, also in La Tania, abounds with hearts.

Prices from £449 per person for a week’s self-drive ski holiday, skibeat.co.uk

Le Creuset Heart-shaped Casserole Dish

If your partner loves cooking, this stylish enamelled cast iron dish will bring a smile every time they pop it on the stove top. It is made in France by Le Creuset and cooks just enough for two people. Currently Priced at £112, amazon.co.uk

Raspberry Marc de Champagne Milk Chocolate Truffles

A stylish box of chocolates never disappoints. This pretty box from John Lewis & Partners contains nine milk chocolate shells filled with raspberry and Marc de Champagne ganache, dusted in shimmering pink icing sugar. £8, johnlewis.com

Napoleon Bee Cushion

If interiors is more their thing, make a statement with this bold Napoleon bee cushion from Timorous Beasties which features a black and pale gold bee on crimson velvet. Napoleon Bonaparte used the honey bee as a symbol of the prestige of his empire and it is sure to add a touch of glamour to their favourite chair. £125, timorousbeasties.com

Chocolate Macarons

For a sweet tooth, Hotel Chocolat has branched out with its own take on macarons with four delicious flavours to choose from. Their raspberry macarons are made from a light raspberry whip between two caramel milk discs or try the passion fruit version sandwiched with creamy white chocolate. £8.50, hotelchocolat.com

Tour de France Cufflinks

Passionate cyclists can literally wear their heart on their sleeve with these silver cufflinks with a mountain and bike motif by Sophie Hutchinson Designs. They come in a smart, dark grey cufflink box and fit all standard shirt cuffs. £19.99, amazon.co.uk/handmade

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