Retail Therapy: Gadgets and Gizmos

We recommend these snazzy pieces of tech for the tinkerers and big kids among you

Stacks of Fun

What respectable Francophile can resist a crêpe? Coming from kitchen king Tefal, the party crêpière boasts six non-stick plates, innovative heating technology and a stainless-steel ladle for your next soirée. €69.99 www.tefal.com

Peace of Mind

Next time you’re away from home, leave your worries at the door with Somfy One+, a stylish security system made in France and boasting an HD camera, smartphone alerts and plenty more nifty features. €399 www.somfy.com

Back to the Drawing Board

For the devout doodler, there are never enough sketchbooks in the world. Cue the Everlast digital pad! Simply draw, send your work to any online platform, wipe clean and start again. It’s revolutionary. €37.95 www.lavantgardiste.com

Hot Wheels

One thing the French and Japanese have in common is their love of cycling – which is why the French-made, Japan-inspired JITENSHA is such a perfect collision of worlds. It’s an e-bike without looking like one, weighs only 13kg and reduces pedalling effort by 40 percent. Genius! From €790 www.jitensha.fr

Retro Snaps

Look at life through a nostalgic, rose-tinted lens with Polaroid’s 600 Gold camera and keep those holiday memories alive. Happy snapping! €101.99 en.fleux.com

DIY Fragrance

French start-up Artiris has created a diffuser with a difference. Offering mix-and-match possibilities with up to five essential oil capsules, Wi-Fi capabilities and AI technology, COMPOZ is the future of high-end aromas. Price on demand. www.artiris-parfum.com

No Mere Mouse

From the techies at Pixminds, a French multimedia company based in the Alps, comes the award-winning Lexip Pu94 Mouse. Its pivotal thumb joystick and smooth-gliding ceramic pads make it perfect for 3D artists, gamers and all-round PC nerds. €129.90 www.pixminds.fr

Bring the Outside In

A chance to flex your green thumb… with a little added help! This smart pot is designed for cultivating herbs, chillies and mini veggies, bolstered by automatic LED lighting and watering. €189.99 www.laredoute.fr

Keep Your Cool

…with the Vinicave from Climadiff. Simply pick your desired temperature and get your bottles to ideal serving temperature. Perfect for parties. €149 www.vinokado.com

Smart Listening

Based in Saint-Étienne, Focal turns out some beautiful bits of tech – not least of all its Wireless Listen headphones, melding bluetooth capabilities with excellent quality sound, memory-foam ear cushions and 20 hours of listening on a single charge. €249 www.focal.com

From France Today magazine