Gift from the state for hosts?

Call it divine intervention or fate, we were granted, through friends of dear friends, a free apartment in Paris for the week of Christmas. I would like to bring or buy something for the owners as a little thank you when they return from their holiday trip. I would also like to bring my friends a gift, too. I know Paris affords so many wonderful goodies and gifts, but is there anything I can bring from the states that%26#39;s hard to come by in France? Something portable? I%26#39;m not afraid of silly or kitsch. Thanks for any and all suggestions.

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How lucky for you, a plave to stay!!!

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Enjoy your trip!!!

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Give them something inexpensive that they can use as drinks costers. Dollar bills would do.

8-)

Pjk

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The difference is that in this case, a gift is absolutely appropriate -- they%26#39;re lending you their flat for the week!

Something very tasteful, very nice, and made locally would be a great idea -- a local handcraft, especially.

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I agree that a gift is necessary in this situation. Locally made food and/or decoration gift would be great.

What we rencently received from friends coming to visit us from the USA, that I liked very much : different things coming from Vermont : Vermont %26quot;Mapple Brittle%26quot; and mapple syrup, a nice hand made pin for me and an original bookmark for my daughter.

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