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Valentine's Day in France So how do you wish Happy Valentine's Day in France? It is known as "Bonne Saint-Valentin". Unlike America, the French celebrations have been a recent development.

Valentine's Day in France

So how do you wish Happy Valentine's Day in France? It is known as "Bonne Saint-Valentin". Unlike America, the French celebrations have been a recent development. No one exactly knows how the various traditions came into existence. Whether you give it myth, lore or facts, France too has its own valentine traditions.

Valentine's Day tradition in France

These traditions date back in history. One of the famous one was known as "une loterie d'amour". The English paraphrase would be "drawing for love". As per this tradition single men entering the house that lies opposite to their own. They would call out till such time a young lady appeared and they got a partner to pair themselves up with. Gradually, the French Government banned it owing to few unsocial repercussions leading from it. What resulted from this tradition is men left the women whom they were not attracted to. These women in turn use to hurl invections and burn the names of the men who used left them.

Another tradition that has gained popularity is that of gifting cards. The tradition came from the "cartes d'amities" originated from the Valentine cards that were given by Duke of Orleans. He was a prisoner, arrested in Tower of London. It was during his imprisonment that he used to send love letters, poems and cards to his beloved wife in France. The exchange of cards originated from here.

Valentine Gifts in France

Valentine day celebration in France is catching up more amongst the couples and youth. These days you have interesting gifting options. For instance, you can choose from a valentine special chocolate box or a box of candies, cookies or marshmallows with messages or captions like "Be Mine". If you want to express your love with flowers, then rose is the best option. However, you can also experiment with other colors of rose and other flowers like orchids and carnelians as well. Eminent flower merchants and dealers like "Monceau Fleurs" offer you attractive bouquet collections at a reasonable price range. Other valentine tokens in France that you can choose from are:-

Handmade paper notebook

Valentine Candles

Cupid and other Valentine figurines

Love Heart Key chains

Heart pendants for women

Exclusive wallets for men

Candy dolls

Valentine Cakes

Love quote book

Perfumes for men/women

Attires for men/women

Women accessories such as bracelet, neckpieces, waist bands, trinkets, rings, bags, make-up sets.

Men accessories such as ties, cufflinks, watches, shirts, belts, planners.

Valentine Chocolates in France

Love and chocolates do have a connection. Chocolates remind you of the innocence and charm that your bond has. France is known for exotic chocolates that you do not find in the United States. You have the famous French liquor and cognac chocolates. Belgian and Swiss chocolates are easily available anywhere. You can choose from the various "chocolaty" options that "Jadis & Gourmande" offer you. Here you would find edible chocolate in various letters of the alphabet. This apart, you can also choose from handmade chocolate options from "Le Furet"

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