With a whole hall stuffed full of organic gifts, this three-day fair in the heart of Paris should help you to find something different to offer eco-friendly family members and friends.

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Got an eco-friendly family member or friend? This fair is where you’ll find THE present for them. On an organic/fair trade trip, the companies and individuals present think about the future of the planet, rather than just filling their pockets.

You’ll find cosmetics, sea-based products using algae and spices, household objects and fashion accessories (hats, bags, scarves…) made from industrial offcuts such as fabrics, carpet or leather, herb teas and ayurvedic spices, gingerbread and other specialities from Brittany, cheese from the Savoie region of France, stuff for massage and relaxation, wine (Bordeaux, Côtes du Rhône, Côtes de Blaye), jams, chocolate, dried fruit, a whole line of luggage made from hemp… and lots more odd and original gift ideas.

The full list of stands can be found here…

Here’s all the essential information for the Noël en Bio fair

When: Friday 12th – Sunday 14th December 2008
Where: “Espace d’animation des Blancs Manteaux”, 48 rue Vieille du Temple, Paris 75004, métro Hôtel de Ville (lines 4 & 11) or Saint-Paul (line 4). Bus n°s 29, 67, 69, 76, 96 & 75
Open : from 11am to 8pm
Entrance fee: it’s free!
More information (in French): here

Bigger map here