Savoie

Wine · From €12

Jacquère wine

Light, refreshing white wine from the Alpine slopes - the hallmark of Savoyard wineries

Tip: Look for wines labelled AOC Vin de Savoie

Savoie Wineries

Food · From €15

Reblochon AOC

Authentic Savoyard soft cheese in a wooden box - an ideal gastronomic souvenir

Tip: Buy vacuum-packed for transport

Cheesemakers, markets

Crafts · From €12

Opinel Knife

The legendary Savoyard folding knife with beech handle - a symbol of mountain craft since 1890

Tip: A genuine Opinel bears the Main Couronnée mark

Shops in Chambery, Albertville

Food · From €25

Beaufort AOP

King of Savoyard cheeses - hard mountain cheese with a fruity aroma, aged for 12 months or more

Tip: Aged 18+ months is the best choice for a gift

Coopérative de Beaufort, markets

Wine · From €18

Roussette (Altesse)

Elegant white wine with mineral taste from the ancient Savoyard variety in gift box

Tip: Roussette de Savoie is the official appellation name

Domaine Dupasquier, Belluard

Food · From €10

Diots

Vacuum-packed traditional Savoyard sausages with cabbage - authentic taste of the Alps

Tip: Look for diots from the Bauges region in Haute-Savoie

Delicatessens and markets

Crafts · From €45

Wooden clock

Traditional handmade wooden clock from Haute-Savoie - a centuries-old craft of mountain craftsmen

Tip: Look for products with Artisan d’Art certification

Craft shops, Annecy

Cosmetics · From €15

Alpine cosmetics

Natural creams and oils with extracts of genepi, edelweiss and alpine herbs - a gift for health

Tip: Edelweiss-based products are particularly prized

Pharmacies, spa stores

Crafts · From €20

Annecy fabrics

Linen tablecloths and napkins with traditional Savoyard patterns from local weaving workshops

Tip: The traditional Savoie pattern is the Croix de Savoie

Annecy craft shops

Wine · From €16

Sparkling Seyssel

Unique sparkling wine from Savoie using the traditional method in an elegant bottle

Tip:Méthode Traditionnelle is a guarantee of quality

Seyssel wineries

Food · From €10

Alpine honey

Honey from the mountain pastures of Savoy - lavender, floral and fir in beautiful jars

Tip: Fir honey is a distinctive Savoyard product

Local markets, apiaries

Cosmetics · From €8

Soap with milk

Natural soap with milk from Alpine cows and extracts of mountain herbs from Savoie workshops

Tip: Look for local soapmakers from the Aravis Valley

Markets, craft shops

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Directly from producers, at Annecy and Chambéry markets and mountain-village souvenir shops Vacuum-packed cheeses travel well. Wines can be packed in luggage or delivered Look for AOC and AOP labels, which guarantee origin and quality