Top 10 Gifts For The France Fanatic

Let the francophile in your life show his or her true feelings for the world to see. This is a line of "I love Paris" and "I love France" merchandise, featuring the heart from the Stravinsky Fountain at George Pompidou Centre in Paris. The logo is emblazened on tee-shirts, onesies, mugs, travel journals, aprons and even a dog tee-shirt.

What a glorious chance to give many little tastes of France. This gift basket includes a variety of French cheeses, a jam from the Pyrenees, mustard from Dijon, olives from Provence and madeleines from Brittany, as well as several other goodies.

Any French fan will adore a good travel guide books. Here are the most indispensable travel guides to choose from.

Even if they can't hop a plane, your gift recipient can experience the sights and sounds (even the tastes, with some imagination) of French destinations through movies shot or set in France.

Get them the mood for a trip to France with wonderful books set there. Your gift recipient can travel in his or her mind by reading these great books. There are countless authors who write memoirs and novels that inspire one to visit France. Peter Mayle started the trend, but many of followed quite successfully in his footsteps.

One of the most wonderful aspects of France is its indulgent and delightful cuisine. Get the Francophile on your list a French cookbook, and he or she will love it!

Give their homes the feel of France (or even a view of their favorite French scene) with French art posters, whether it be a print of a Van Gogh painting to a black-and-white photo of the Eiffel Tower, this is sure to please.

The French make some of the world's best wine, and is the only spot to find true champagne. Get some of the nectar for the wine and French fan on your list.

There are few finds in France as wonderful as Provencal tableware. Surprise with these great pieces from Provence or designed to replicate that look.

So you can't hit the street markets in Paris. You can still buy some flea market finds (or at least a replica) at some online shops.