DD2 (14) going on a French Exchange in less than a week - we're advised to take a gift for the family - any ideas?

[2sugarsandadog]

Shortbread? although I've heard this is available in most French supermarkets

Fudge?

Though about a local game of Monopoly but dd said 'I'm not taking that!' and probably impractical weight and size-wise in any case.

Any ideas anyone? Anyone lived/living in France gagging for something peculiarly English? Thanks in advance!

[DWismyfavouriteaardvark]

M&S food shopping bags at 99p. My US friends love these. Cath Kidston sale stuff. Creme Eggs. Johnnie Boden tote bag.

[Looby4]

Emma Bridgewater or Harrods branded stuff. Twinings Tea, Duchy Organics, Heston, Daylesford - something quintessentially English/ British

[happygardening]

We love in a twee town in an area of outstanding natural beauty we sent a calendar of our area including our town and some old fashioned sweets rhubarb and custard winter mixture etc the family were delighted!

[CaulkheadUpNorth]

Calendar with local pictures on with some biscuits.

[Clavinova]

English pickles or chutney? Lots of posh foodie gifts in Waitrose if you have one near you (or John Lewis).

[AgentProvocateur]

We always sent a book of nice photography of Scotland (we live here, but I'm sure you have a local equivalent) and some nice local made liquid soap and hand cream. Have sent DC off to many exchanges over the years.