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[LonesomeGladiator]

i need items that i can include in a gift basket that i can surprise a client's wife with a trip to Paris, France this Christmas, for example the commercial where a woman unwraps a hot dog in a box and automatically thinks Chicago. I need a bunch of items for a gift basket that i can buy. just want some good ideas.

[PureBaroness]

In addition to some flowers and candy I would include Art Museum and Eiffel Tower tickets.

Also a map of Paris with some landmarks highlighted.

Cheers.

[Tar-Ancalime]

What a great gift!!!!!

I think should look for things that scream France...
like maybe a black beret, eiffle tower key chain, French fries (if you wanted to be funny), croissants, a pictures of France, a mini French flag, a picture of Napoleon (again would be funny), a map of France (check traveling agency's), a French maid costume (something you both can enjoy ), wine, banquettes, take a walk around the imports section in your grocery store I'm sure you'll find something...

Have fun in France... Au' Revoir!!

[WorthyHook]

If you want to go the kitschy route, fill up the basket with replicas of the Eiffel Tower, Napoleon and Les Invalides. But personally, I'd take a classier approach, and one that's consistent with your 'hot dog/Chicago' approach:

Fill your basket with baguettes, wonderful French cheeses, some pates and rillettes (with accompanying cornichons and moutardes, of course!); and most important, French wine. To add a whimsical touch, perch a black beret on top.

She'll know right away where she's going, and she'll have a lovely lunch to enjoy while she plans her activities in Paris.

Good luck!

Kango Traveler

[Oscar Peter]

Your wife will be glad if you bring her the perfume from Paris. That great in Paris and all the women will love a piece of perfect perfume with her.