From France, with Love

Oh la la, les holidays are here! Make your season merry and bright, the French way. Sweet treats like sumptuous Stuffed Agen Prunes, bittersweet chocolate truffles and almond-shaped calissons are sure to bring some French flavor to your feast or a little joie to your favorite Francophile. Here are our top 5 gifts to add a touch of French flair to your holiday table or put under your tree:

Stuffed Agen Prunes

Revered by prune lovers across Europe, these plump orbs are stuffed with a silky, smooth prune purée flavored with lemon and vanilla. Pure bliss on their own, they also make a perfect sweet foil to cooked game and mold-ripened cheeses such as Bonne Bouche, Chevrot or Fourme d'Ambert.

Calissons de Provence 

Perhaps nothing better represents Provence than the Calisson, an almond-shaped confection made with candied fruit and ground local almonds and topped with a thin layer of frosting. Make an easy and elegant Provençal dessert platter - serve alongside nougat, dried fruit and nuts.

Bittersweet Chocolate Truffles
These ultra creamy dark chocolate truffles melt like butter on the tongue, filling your mouth with intense chocolate flavor. Generously dusted with cocoa powder and presented in a charming wicker basket, the confections resemble rare black Périgord truffles (of the non-chocolate variety), making a perfectly luxurious gift.

Suprem' Nougat Provence Gift Box
This traditional Nougat de Montélimar from the South of France is soft and light, with creamy lavender honey nougat enveloping crunchy roasted almonds and pistachios. Decorated with a sweet Provençal market scene, this box makes a lovely holiday present or hostess gift.

Pain d'Épices

Gingerbread, French-style. This honey-scented cake is made with warm spices and topped with crunchy walnuts. Heavenly for breakfast slathered with salted butter, it's also a fantastic addition to your holiday cheese plate (our perfect pairing: any blue cheese!) and makes a sweet partner for a cup of Mariage Frères French Breakfast tea.