Chic Christmas gifts: 4 ideas for travellers, epicureans and demanding sleepers
Between candlelit dinners, plane departures and long lie-ins, here are four chic Christmas gift ideas that are sure to hit the spot under the tree. From bubbles to 5-star beds, everything is designed to satisfy the aesthetes on the move in 2026.
When shop windows light up and diaries fill up with dinners, we want presents that tell a story. Gifts that are as pleasurable to give as they are to see placed on a console, slipped into a suitcase or unfolded on a freshly redecorated bed. These four chic Christmas gifts are all about beautiful gestures, refined details and everyday use.
A sparkling box for the perfect guest: St-Germain x Canard-Duchêne
To thank those who open their doors to everyone, it doesn’t get much more elegant than the St-Germain Royal box. A French elderflower liqueur,
Uncork the champagne, add a dash of liqueur, a few ice cubes, a squeeze of lemon… The ritual is simple, the gesture very Parisian. Given as an arrival gift at an end-of-year dinner, this box becomes the centerpiece of the evening. A guest gift to be shared and savored, it leaves a lasting impression in the home glassware.
For the discerning globetrotter: the TUMI backpack
For those who run from terminal to terminal without sacrificing style, the perfect backpack has a name: TUMI. The high-end luggage company accompanies the most demanding travelers with pieces that are as functional as they are stylish.
Our end-of-year favorite: the black and red TUMI Brief Pack backpack, Alpha 3 collection, €660. With its perfectly organized compartments, it accommodates laptops, files and small cabin essentials without ever buckling. The padded shoulder straps, suitcase attachment loop and precise finishing make it the ideal companion for early flights and late returns alike. A gift to slip under the Christmas tree for a partner, brother or friend who spends more time in Roissy than at the office.
Lipault: the cabin suitcase that makes you want to escape
For impromptu getaways, we rely on Lipault and its Lost in Berlin collection. For the end of the year, Lipault introduces new trendy colors to enhance the line, including Spiced Mocha, a warm brown that evokes a latte sipped between two flights.
For those who love to travel, the Lipault cabin suitcase offers optimum comfort with its padded handles, multiple pockets and 360° swivel wheels. It slips easily into cabin compartments, follows effortlessly through hotel corridors and remains appreciably light for weekend after weekend. A chic and practical gift, which we can already see rolling along the Parisian cobblestones before a departure for Berlin, Rome or Lisbon.
Sofitel: sleep like in a 5-star hotel… at home
Well, for those who dream more of sleeping in than long-haul flights, Sofitel offers the ultimate cocooning gift. The hotel brand is putting its collection of bedding and accessories online to recreate the feeling of a suite stay at home.
MyBed mattresses, enveloping mattress toppers, generous comforters, fluffy pillows, crisp white linen, candles and pillow mists: every room is designed to transform the bedroom into a soothing refuge. The gift of a bedding set or a beautiful Sofitel comforter promises deeply restorative nights and a gentle awakening in 2026… without leaving your apartment. A perfect idea for comfort lovers, young parents or simply for yourself.
To complete your gift basket and stay in the very Parisian spirit, other inspirations can be found on parisselectbook.com, from hushed palaces to cutting-edge luggage houses and brunch addresses to prolong the festive season.
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