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28 November 2024
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In search of original, local gifts for Christmas? We offer you a selection of ideas to make your loved ones happy!
Bijoux de Koko
Offer a jewellery made in Creil by Coralie, Koko, that masters a unique and little-known skill: the frivolitya time-honoured lace-making technique.
Prices from €26. Online shop with hand delivery in Creil.
Good to know! Coralie offers introductory workshops in the art of frivolity ! Subscribe to the Koko Newsletter to find out about upcoming dates (the 2025 programme is coming soon!).
Handmade candles
Treat yourself to a handmade candlemade by Carole with great care from natural, quality products in the workshop My Wax Boudoirlocated in Saint-Maximin!
Go to the online shop (please note the 15-day lead time!) or to Truffaut in Saint-Maximin on the following days: Saturday 30 November at 1.30pm, Sunday 8 December at 9am, Saturday 14 December at 1.30pm, Saturday 21 December at 1.30pm and Sunday 22 December at 9am.
Hand-made soap
They smell good, are gentle on the skin and are made from ethical and natural products in Cyril's laboratory in Saint-Vaast-lès-Mello. give the gift of 100% natural soap from Savonnerie Artisanale de l'Oise for Christmas!
You can order online or find the soaps at the Ferme de Folemprise (see below) or in the Tourist Office shop (also see below).
Arbre à Poule gourmet basket
The Abre à Poule urban farma permaculture eco-environment in the heart of Villers-Saint-Paul, offers you baskets of their produceThey are processed and packaged in their own laboratory on the farm! On the menu: vegetable coulis, jams, syrups, herbal teas...
Prices from €10. Arbre à Poule sales point open Tuesdays and Fridays from 5pm to 7pm and Saturday mornings from 10am to 12pm at 28 rue Mortefontaine, Villers-Saint-Paul..
La Buvette gourmet box
The city of restaurant La Buvette, labelled Bistrot de Pays and located in Saint-Maximin (village) offers you gourmet boxes and hampers to treat your friends!
Tailor-made baskets. The shop is located in the restaurant La Buvette, 23 rue Pierre Dewaele in Saint-Maximin.
Vauléon Chocolates
Roland, a passionate chocolatier now retired, welcomes you to his family farm, where he has opened a chocolate factory to delight your taste buds! Her little shop is bursting with Christmas treats! (or to taste for the gourmets!!).
Roland is an enthusiast who opens his doors according to his availability. We strongly advise you to contact him before coming to make sure he is open: 03 44 25 29 92. Meet at 10 Rue du Hameaux des Haies in Saint-Maximin. Good to know: if the farm gate is open, that's a good sign!
Tasting experience at Le Verbois
Offer a gift voucher for a gastronomic tasting to the much sought-after Verbois, awarded 1 star in the Michelin Guide from 2021!
From €190 for 2 people. Meet at Le Verbois, 6 La Grande Folie, Saint-Maximin.
Gourmet, organic and local basket from Folemprise
Located on the outskirts of Saint-Vaast-lès-Mello in the direction of Montataire, the Folemprise Farm sales outlet offers you Local gift ideas for Christmas!
Some of the food sold there is produced at the Ferme de Folemprise (organic) in Rousseloy.
Open Tuesday to Friday from 3pm to 7pm and Saturday from 9am to 7pm, at 45 Rue de la Commune de Paris in Saint-Vaast-lès-Mello.
Shows, theatre, concerts
Why not give the gift of a show?
Not forgetting...
The Tourist Office shop!