The 20 Best French Advent Calendars of 2024
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The holiday season is right around the corner, and while you might not be decking the halls just yet, you definitely should start ordering your advent calendar. There are so many stunning French advent calendars on the market this year, featuring everything from gourmet chocolates to luxury beauty products. While some French Christmas traditions differ from those in the US, one thing they both have in common is a little daily treat to countdown to December 25th.
With more options online than ever, you can easily find a French advent calendar that fits your style and budget. Pre-orders are already starting, so don’t wait to get one!
If you happen to be in France this time of year, you can also find advent calendars at La Grand Épicerie, department stores like Le Bon Marché and Galeries Lafayette, and even Monoprix.
Ready to kick off your holiday countdown? Here are the 20 best French advent calendars of 2024 to make your season extra special.
1. Diptyque Advent Calendar
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Fans of French perfume will definitely want to splurge on the Diptyque advent calendar. Each day has a scented surprise, from limited edition fragrances to festive candles and even personal care products.
This year’s calendar is extra special, designed to look like a sewing box inspired by artist Lucy Sparrow. It has golden attachments and many secret compartments, so after the advent season, you can reuse it to store your treasured possessions.
2. Dior Le 30 Montaigne Beauty Advent Calendar
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Few things feel as indulgent as Dior. This beauty advent calendar brings you luxury skincare, fragrances, and makeup, all packaged in a beautifully designed box inspired by Dior’s historic boutique at 30 Avenue Montaigne. While definitely on the pricier side, it’s the ultimate treat for French beauty lovers this holiday season. You can shop the Dior beauty advent calendar here.
3. La Mer Wonder Express Advent Calendar
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La Mer’s Wonder Express advent calendar is the epitome of luxury skincare. Inside, you’ll find 12 days of silky serums, sumptuous creams, and other delights to pamper your skin during the cold winter months. Yes, this calendar is certainly a splurge, but it’s also a great way to try out some of their most popular products before committing to the full sizes.
4. Sisley Paris Advent Calendar
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Sisley Paris’s 2024 advent calendar is seriously one of the most beautiful on this list, with stunning pen and ink designs of Paris. Each drawer holds a high-end skincare or makeup surprise.
With Sisley’s reputation for luxurious, plant-based products, this calendar will have you glowing throughout December. It’s also the perfect beauty gift for any Francophile in your life!
5. Guerlain The Hive of Wonders Advent Calendar
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Guerlain's Hive of Wonders advent calendar is a treasure trove of luxurious beauty surprises. As you follow the trail of the shimmering Bee, you’ll discover 25 fragrance, beauty, and skincare treats that will make your countdown to Christmas feel magical. This calendar is another beautiful gift for anyone who loves to indulge in high-end French beauty.
6. YSL Beauty Holiday Advent Calendar
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The iconic holiday advent calendar from YSL Beauty is back for 2024 (and better than ever). Packed with 24 delightful surprises, including lipsticks, perfumes, serums, and more, you’ll have a luxury gift to unwrap each day. Looking to Frenchify your holiday beauty routine? This calendar is full of products that will help you feel extra glamorous this season.
7. Clarins 24 Day Advent Calendar
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Clarins is one French beauty brand that always delivers when it comes to skincare and makeup, and its 24-day advent calendar is packed with some of its best products. The standard calendar includes 24 fabulous products, but there’s also a smaller version with 12 just-as-amazing items. I personally love this option for fewer products, especially since I don’t always get around to using them all.
8. Maison Margiela Replica Advent Calendar
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The Replica fragrance advent calendar from Maison Margiela is the perfect way to count down the seven days to Christmas as you discover some of their best-selling fragrances like By the Fireplace and Jazz Club—both are some of my favorites for the cozy winter months. A thoughtful gift for anyone who loves French fragrances!
9. L'Artisan Parfumeur Advent Calendar
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For fragrance lovers, it's hard to top the advent calendar from L'Artisan Parfumeur. It comes with perfumes (of course), along with scented lotions, body washes, hand creams, and more. Behind the last door is even a full-sized product! Though pricey, it's a great way to sample some of the best French fragrances.
10. L'Occitane 24 Days of Beauty Advent Calendar
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L'Occitane is always a go-to for holiday gifting, and their advent calendars are especially worth a look. They have two options to choose from: a classic calendar with some of their best-selling items and four full-sized products and a more premium one with six full-sized goodies. Plus, all those mini versions are perfect for travel. This one is definitely one of my favorite French advent calendars this year!
11. The Socialite Family x Oh My Cream Advent Calendar
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I’ve talked about Oh My Cream in my roundup of the best French makeup brands. This year, they’ve come out with a fun and festive advent calendar packed with 25 clean skincare products, with 12 of them being full-sized. The packaging? So cute! It looks like a leopard print trunk. And even better, golden tickets are hidden in some boxes for extra prizes from The Socialite Family design studio.
12. Compagnie de Provence Christmas Advent Calendar
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The Compagnie de Provence advent calendar gives you a delightful mix of French beauty goodies to countdown to Christmas. Expect hydrating creams, nourishing oils, and scented soaps, among other natural products, all designed in Provence. Even better, you can order it on Amazon!
13. Le Mini Macaron 12 Days of Nails Advent Calendar
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For nail lovers, the Le Mini Macaron advent calendar is such a fun find. Each day reveals a mani surprise, from party-perfect polishes to festive nail tools, all in their adorable macaron-inspired packaging. It’s the perfect way to treat yourself (or a fellow nail-obsessed friend) to a good manicure leading up to the holidays.
14. Typology Advent Calendar
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If you’re all about skincare, Typology’s advent calendar needs to be on your list. It’s packed with a variety of their signature products, including 15 full-sized goodies for the face, eyes, lips, and hands. Typology is known for its simple, effective formulas, and this calendar is the perfect way to sample their range. Plus, the modern packaging designed by Erwan Bouroullec is a minimalist’s dream.
15. Bonne Maman Advent Calendar
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One of the most coveted French advent calendars year after year is from Bonne Maman. Perfect for the French foodie, each door reveals a unique limited edition spread to indulge in daily. New varieties include caramel with coffee, apricot with orange blossom, guava, raspberry & rose, and more! It's like having French breakfast every day of December. Shop it on Amazon here.
16. La Maison du Chocolat Holiday Glow Advent Calendar
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The Holiday Glow advent calendar from La Maison du Chocolat is an absolute dream for chocoholics. Each day reveals a mini chocolate treasure made by one of the most prestigious chocolatiers in France. From dark ganaches to pralines, every bite is a little luxury. The intricate design of the calendar itself is stunning—so beautiful that you can hang it in your home as a festive decoration this season.
17. Ladurée Paris Advent Calendar
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This year, Ladurée is offering a gorgeous assortment of chocolates and sweets. Their holiday advent calendar is a must-have for fans of the French macaron brand. Sadly, no macarons in this calendar, but you’ll find their signature Eugénie cookies, chocolate pearls, candied fruits, caramel, jams, and more. I can't get over the packaging either, decorated with blue and gold Christmas motifs.
18. Palais des Thés 24 Days of Tea Advent Calendar
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For tea lovers, the Palais des Thés advent calendar is definitely one to pick up. It’s filled with 24 days of teas and infusions to sip on, including their new limited edition holiday tea, Joyeux Thé. Whether you’re looking to try new flavors or just cozy up with a warm cup each day (one of my favorite little pleasures during the hectic holiday season), this calendar is the perfect way to count down to Christmas. And at under $40, it’s one of the more affordable French advent calendars on this list!
19. Meri Meri x Ladurée Advent Calendar
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Ladurée is famous for its pretty pastel macarons, but their advent calendar in collaboration with Meri Meri offers something a bit different. This calendar is filled with adorable charms, cotton tassels, and festive accessories to attach to a beautiful chain bracelet. It’s such a whimsy gift for the Francophile in your life and a lovely alternative to the usual beauty and foodie advent calendars.
20. Bonne et Filou 24 Holiday Treats Advent Calendar for Dogs
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To wrap up this list of French advent calendars, I’m including something extra luxurious for your furry friend. This advent calendar from Bonne et Filou lets your pup have a daily indulgence throughout December with 24 handmade dog treats, including dog bones, truffles, and even macarons, all made with locally sourced, all-natural human-grade ingredients. If you love spoiling your pet (and who doesn’t?), this is a fun and festive way to do it.
I hope you’ve enjoyed this roundup of the best French advent calendars for 2024. Whether you love all things French or want to treat the Francophile in your life, these advent calendars are a wonderful way to celebrate the holiday season.
Which of these French advent calendars is on your wish list? Let me know in the comments below.
