Top 10 Authentic Parisian Souvenirs: Must-Buy French Gifts & Local Specialties Guide

Paris swept me away as a shopper’s dream—I couldn’t resist indulging 🥹
But reality hit when I realized I’d forgotten to withdraw euros and had little GBP left.
With strikes disrupting transport and many shops shuttered,
I had to pass on items I liked but didn’t truly need.
In the end, I chose only my most cherished, elegantly simple souvenirs 🫰🏻

– Prices & locations below –

🥐/🥖 Eiffel Tower / Mini Figurine Fridge Magnet 💶10 for 3
Tax Free La Boutique
6 Rue de Bellechasse, 75007 Paris, France
▫️ The friendly Chinese shop owner surprised me with a complimentary Eiffel Tower keychain.

Jellycat Paris Exclusive Saint-Honoré 💶50
Galeries Lafayette 5F Jellycat
40 Bd Haussmann, 75009 Paris, France
▫️ Waited nearly an hour in line on a weekday afternoon around 5 PM.
▫️ Heads up: Galeries Lafayette sets a 💶100.01 minimum spend for tax refund eligibility!

Sainte-Chapelle Ring/Necklace/Earrings 💶45/40/65
Notre-Dame Stained Glass Window Magnet 💶5.9 (Even with the Notre-Dame theme, it’s a steal compared to the cathedral’s prices 😅)
Paris Bookmark 💶3
Sainte-Chapelle
10 Bd du Palais, 75001 Paris, France
▫️ Advance ticket booking is essential. Entry is 💶13 for Oct 1, 2025–Mar 31, 2026.

Notre-Dame Fridge Magnet 💶8 (approx.)
▫️ Early queuing is wise—tickets are required, and the souvenir shop opens at 9:30 AM.
▫️ Spotted a glass version of the magnet but not sure why it wasn’t offered, so I settled for this one 😅 Also picked up a matching bracelet—both for €18.

Ratatouille Magnet 💶19.99
▫️ Widely available at Relay stores across the city. I grabbed mine at Gare Montparnasse after a day trip to Versailles 🐭
▫️ Spotted it at the airport for 💶23.99—definitely cheaper to buy downtown!