Behind every “Made in France” label lies a story of centuries-old tradition and uncompromising mastery. This collection is a tribute to the Artisans de France, the guardians of the glass, the weavers of the silk, and the masters of the forge. We celebrate the authentic “Savoir-Faire” that transforms raw materials into timeless icons of elegance and durability. From the heavy cast iron of a northern foundry to the delicate lace of Calais and the sun-soaked perfumes of Grasse, we curate the genuine heritage of the French landscape.
“The Heritage Edit is my personal selection of the icons. These are the ‘Made in France’ brands that have stood the test of time, representing the craftsmanship and soul of my home country.“
For the Chef in the Kitchen & L’art de la table
Le Creuset Cookware – Since 1925, Le Creuset has been handcrafted in France with only premium materials. The legendary enameled cast iron provides even heat and moisture distribution, resulting in dishes with consistently superior texture and flavor.
Mauviel 1930 – born in the Normandy village of Villedieu-les-Poêles, aka “the city of copper”, near Mont-Saint-Michel, Mr. Ernest Mauviel established the Mauviel manufacturing company in 1830. Mauviel’s M’Heritage M150B collection is particularly beautiful and is made of two traditional cooking materials: copper and stainless steel with brass handles. A true heritage piece that only gets more beautiful with age.
Emile Henri -Since 1850, Emile Henri has produced a wide range of high-quality ceramic cooking utensils in France. All the products are made from natural materials and have been designed and manufactured in France, in Southern Burgundy. The Emile Henry Tagine is made in France with all-natural materials and manufactured using Emile Henry’s proprietary flame technology, making it suitable for use in all types of ovens.
Laguiole En Aubrac . The first “Laguiole” (pronounced “LAYOL”) was created by Pierre-Jean Calmels, a blacksmith in the village of Laguiole in 1829. Calmels built two models: the capuchadou, a knife used by ordinary peasants of the Aubrac, and the Spanish Navaja, brought back from Catalonia by seasonal workers. Over the years, Pierre Jean Calmels perfected his art by adding a Trocar in 1840 to meet the needs of herders and farmers. Start your collection with a unique Set of steak knives.
Duralex, the iconic Made-in-France brand, was founded in 1945 in La Chapelle-Saint-Mesmin, the very heart of France. Duralex invented the glass tempering process over 80 years ago and has been associated with toughened glassware. The original tempered (toughened) Picardie glasses are known as the “original French tumblers”.
Gobel Bakeware, la référence des pâtissiers, Made in France since 1887. Gobel Bakeware has a rich history in the baking industry since 1887, when Etienne Gobel opened a Paris factory to manufacture copper and tin baking molds. In the 1940s, the company became recognized as a global supplier of baking molds and tins. Enjoy authentic Madeleines made at home in your very own 12 Count Heavy Tinned Steel Madeleine Sheet Pan.
La Rochère – From the first furnace built in 1475 to the modern workshops today, the artisans continue to shape glass with the same dedication to quality and beauty. From the iconic Bee collection to modern silhouettes, every design celebrates French artistry made for today’s tables, simple, elegant, and enduring, such as La Rochere Napoleon Bee Stemmed Wine Glass Set.
Classic French Accessories & Iconic Items
Camila Paris is one of the most respected names in hair accessories, made in France with French flair and European precision. Traditional, iconic, and timeless hair clips & barrettes, as well as Beautiful Swarovski Crystal hair accessories.
Silk Scarf “La Parisienne”– This French classic Silk Scarf square is 100% Made in France in one of the oldest manufacturers in Lyon. The manufacturer has been creating silk twill scarves in Lyon since 1890. They produce scarves and “carrés” for the best luxury French brands.
Laulhere Heritage Classiques Authentique Traditional French Wool Bérêt. This bérêt is made in France, with 100% French manufacturing in Oloron-Sainte-Marie, in the tradition of soft, dense, and waterproof “scarf” quality. It is headless for more flexibility and lined for comfort. Of course, it also comes with the “cabillou“, i.e., the famous little tail so distinctive of the beret.
Louis Vuitton In 1837, 16-year-old Louis Vuitton arrived in Paris and began apprenticing at the atelier of Monsieur Maréchal. He quickly became a valued craftsman, where he learned his highly specialized trade; the beginnings of his career in an artisanal industry that called upon skills to custom-design boxes and, later, trunks according to clients’ wishes. Louis Vuitton stayed for 17 years before opening his own workshop at 4 Rue Neuve-des-Capucines near the Place Vendome.
The house of Limoges hand-painted porcelain boxes are marked and stamped “Peint Main, Limoges, France“ by master French artists using traditional techniques introduced in the 17th century. I love these precious and whimsical collection boxes made with exquisite details and hand-painted with gold accents and beautiful colors.
Fragrant Soaps & Candles
Savon de Marseille Marius Fabre since 1900. Savon de Marseille is an entirely natural soap made either from saponified olive oil or saponified vegetable oil (coconut oil). The nourishing properties of olive oil help the skin to keep a more natural moisture balance. The soap is gentle on all types of skin, even the most sensitive ones (babies, people with allergies, etc.). The soap is cooked in cauldrons for about 10 days using a traditional Marseille soap-making method.
Panier des Sens in Provence since 2001, Panier des Sens celebrates the Grasse perfumery and its traditional skills, with its collection based on Absolute perfumes, highly concentrated, fragrant, natural vegetal extracts. Olive oil, the emblematic raw material of Provence, is at the heart of all their formulas. Products such as liquid Savon de Marseille, luxurious hand creams, and shower gels infused with essential oils, such as the popular Lavender Liquid Soap, also known as the blue gold of Provence.
French Luxurious Diptyque– French-born brand Diptyque has been at the forefront of high-end candle-making for decades. The company dates back to 1961 and Boulevard Saint-Germain in Paris, where three artistic friends, Christiane Gautrot, Desmond Knox-Leet, and Yves Coueslant, set up a shop selling their designs. Now try the new Diptyque Eau de Toilette.
Selections for the Gourmet Palate
Gourmanity Shop’s bestseller is Honey Drops Made With Lavender Honey. These delicious honey drops, with a fruity and floral touch, are carefully crafted from the honey of bees from the Provence region of France.
Bonne Maman Confiture Bonne Maman is the #1 selling line of specialty preserves, providing the “Gold Standard” against which all other premium preserves are measured. Exported to over 100 countries and are top-rated in taste tests made with natural and simple ingredients. Try a variety of flavor selections and the Hazelnut Chocolate Spread.
Founded in 1977 by Robert Linxe, one of the top French artisan chocolatiers, La Maison du Chocolat today has boutiques in various cities, including Tokyo, New York, London, and Paris. At La Maison du Chocolat, every creation is a delight! From chocolate ganache to dark chocolate bars, La Maison du Chocolat boutique and online store is the perfect place for those who want to buy luxury French chocolate.
Maille Dijon Variety Mustards. Founded in 1747 by Antoine Maille, La Maison Maille’s refined recipes first caught the attention of King Louis XV of France, leading to Maille becoming the official supplier of vinegar and mustard to the French court. Soon, other European aristocrats followed suit, elevating Maille to a place of honor as the standard for quality condiments.
Calissons d’Aix from Chabert & Guillot is based in Montelimar, in the South of France, the capital of French nougat-making. Calissons are a quintessential Provence treat, a luxurious candy combining almond paste, melon, and sugar, topped with a crunchy layer of royal icing with a texture similar to marzipan but with a fruitier taste. It is usually associated with Aix-en-Provence (hence often called Calissons d’Aix).
Luxury French Brands
Baccarat is a French luxury brand and manufacturer of fine crystal located in Baccarat, France. The company owns two museums: the Musée Baccarat in Baccarat, Meurthe-et-Moselle, and the Musée Baccarat in Paris on the Place des États-Unis.
Lalique– Lalique is a French glassmaker, founded by the renowned glassmaker and jeweller René Lalique in 1888. Lalique is best known for producing glass art, including perfume bottles, vases, and hood ornaments, during the early twentieth century.
French Items for le Bébé
Vulli – “Sophie, La Girafe“ is a classic 100% rubber teether made by the French toy manufacturer Vulli since 1961 for every teething baby.
Mustela Product Line has been thriving for over 60 years. Since 1950, on the parents’ side, Mustela is a French family-owned brand and is proud to be B Corp-certified. Clean & gentle skincare products using natural ingredients for newborns, and for the whole family.
Petit Bateau is another French brand that is absolutely delightful, made with 100% cotton for bébé’s comfort and style since 1920, but whose origins date back to 1893, in Troyes. Integrated into the Rocher Group since 1988, Petit Bateau is a children’s brand that became trans-generational in the 2000s thanks to the launch of the adult collection.
Paper & Pen Selections
Clairefontaine, since 1858, has a long tradition of paper production in the valley of the Meurthe, dating back to the creation of the first paper mills in the 16th century. It is in this convenient environment that Papeteries de Clairefontaine began production in the town of Etival Clairefontaine, situated next to the Meurthe River, 90 km from Strasbourg. Taking advantage of rags supplied by the local textile industry, Clairefontaine became one of the most important factories in the region. The company will begin manufacturing envelopes in 1880 and then produce the famous notebooks used by every French schoolchild.
Waterman, Paris – MasterCrafted in France. In 1900, Waterman first gained notoriety at the Exposition Universelle in Paris, where he was awarded a Gold Medal of Excellence, the highest accolade available. This early recognition would see Waterman adopted by the French public as an iconic brand, a sentiment that continues today with fine pens made in France. The Waterman luxury pen brand has redefined elegant writing over time with fine pens that embody sophistication, French elegance, and a superior writing experience. Each collection reflects aspects of Parisian culture while providing connoisseurs with a brilliant fine-writing instrument.
Tann’s, Since 1978, Tann’s has been committed to offering the best for back to school with a wide choice of school bags, pencil cases, and diaries, the fruit of historical know-how. It is the story of a French brand with the famous cartable Tann’s and its accessories, which have impacted generations of school children. It’s also the story of a savoir-faire of a leather-goods manufacturer, aka Le Tanneur, Maroquinier.
BIC – Société Bic S.A., commonly called Bic and stylized as BiC, is a French manufacturing corporation based in Clichy, Hauts-de-Seine. It has been a world-leading brand of lighters and pens since its founding by Marcel Bich (1914–1994) in 1945, and has also been a competitive player in the shaving goods market.
For the Home & Decor
Poyet Motte, established in 1839, is renowned throughout Europe as a leading manufacturer of high-quality blankets, Made In France Essential French Terry Cloth Ultra Absorbent Bath Towel, and blankets.
Garnier-Thiebaut: Transform your dining experience with exquisite hand-drawn printed linen tablecloths, meticulously crafted by French artisans. Available in premium Linen Metis blend or 100% pure linen, each piece combines exceptional quality with natural beauty. The Linen Metis blend offers the elegance of linen with cotton’s softness, while 100% linen highlights linen’s full, organic charm.
In an era of global mass production, the label “Made in France” (Fabriqué en France) is more than just a mark of origin; it is a protected designation of quality, heritage, and ethics.
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