Several years ago when I solicited suggestions for what to bring back from
England, people here had a lot of interesting ideas, so I thought I'd give it
another go. In about a month and a half, we'll be heading to France for 3
weeks and hitting Paris, Normandy (briefly), the Loire Valley region, the
Dordogne (also very briefly) and Provence.

I already had things in mind like olive oil and some wine, which should be all
right through Customs. Rules are strict and say no fruits/vegetables and it
sounds like meat in any form might also be against the rules, according to
U.S. Custom's website. So foie gras is probably out. Some cheeses are
permitted, but chances are we'll try and eat our fill there rather than toting
any home.

Any other suggestions? I'm up for regional product suggestions or other
travel-related tips, too. We'll be packing light, so I'm afraid I can't
carry very much back.


Ariane

P.S. As far as I'm concerned, directing anti-French sentiments and other
puerile nonsense at this thread or me will be like farting in the wind. For
every persnickety lecture I receive about boycotting French products, I will
buy and eat one large chunk of camembert. You have been duly warned. ;P



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