Eggscellent Egg Plate costs £55 at Amara
(Picture: Vaisselle)For the love of France, take to the streets like it’s 1789.
The storming of the Bastille deserves celebration by way of bunting, stellar Franglish and games of pétanque (otherwise known as boules).
Your friends, family, colleagues and neighbours may not have you down as a Francophile, but your party will tell them otherwise, from the chairs and cutlery that wouldn’t look out of place at Les Deux Magots, to the matches with tips that match the tricolour flag. Allez allez!
Few things are more upbeat, stylish or French than an egg cup and plate combo by Léa Zana. Seen above, the Eggcellent Egg Plate costs £55 from Vaisselle at Amara.
They say flavour is as much in the eyes as the tastebuds, so your guests should deem your dishes bistro-worthy when using this classic cutlery Bistrot Vintage Four-Piece Stainless Steel Cutlery Set, £40, from Sabre at Liberty.
The conoisseur’s casserole, made in Alsace, a Staub is for life not just for Bastille Day. A Round Cast Iron Cocotte in cherry redcosts £329, from Staub at Selfridges.
Made from reassuringly thick French linen, Bon Appetit napkins are excellent for soaking up spills. They cost £12 each, and are available from Dor & Tan.
Filled with water or wine, a jazzy carafe will provide guests with libations and tables with cheer. The Tricolor Solid Carafe costs £21.99, by La Carafe at Trouva.
Whether you’re lighting a candle, a firework or a cigarette, do so in style. And with their one-minute burn time, you could do all three. La Boîte D’allumettes long matches cost £9 from Tea and Kate.
Known for ceramics handmade in its Paris atelier, Astier De Villatte pays homage to its Gallic roots with a blue, white and red-trimmed plate. Called the Tricolore Dinner Plate, it costs £95 at Liberty London.
Bring cafe culture home: the Bold chair by French brand Moustache has removable covers and comes in all colours of the Tricolore for hosts with the most (cash). It costs from £389 (€460) and is part of the Big-Game collection at Moustache.
