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

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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!

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

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

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!

Calendar with local pictures on with some biscuits.

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

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.