Picnic party

Checked cloths

© Les pensionnaires

We love the new Vichy collection by the Lyonnais brand Les Pensionnaires, which is a perfect fit for summer feasts and stylish picnics. Made in Portugal with linen and cotton. €135.

Les Pensionnaires
lespensionnaires.fr

Durable dinner set

© Barebones

These super handy, lightweight and resistant plates made of speckled enamel have a retro feel. They will instantly make any pasta salad you throw together tastier. Set of two white enamelled Barebones Living plates, €25.

Huttopia
campdebase.huttopia.com

A taste of the south

Watch out Provence, because the Lyon-based Chai Saint Olive is releasing its very first rosé wine this summer. All that’s missing is the sound of the cicadas to feel like you’re there already. Organic Gamay Rosé, €9.90.

 Picnic basket

© Nature et découvertes

To carry your provisions and accessories, what could be better than a beautiful wicker basket, complete with cutlery and an insulated compartment! Picnic basket, €109
Nature et Découvertes
natureetdecouvertes.com

Tiny but powerful

© Kreafunk

Are you tempted by a “musical siesta” (see page XXX)? Check out the portable speaker Kreafunk aGo we found at Blitz. Just listening to it, it’s hard to believe it only measures eight centimetres. As if that wasn’t enough, it comes in a range of very elegant colours.
Kreafunk aGo speaker, €45.

 All-in-one

© Opinel et rosé

As all good gatherers, ramblers and picnickers know, there is nothing like a versatile pocket knife to cut saucissons and Bergerons (see page XX), and even uncork a bottle to accompany them. Our favourite is the Opinel N°10 with corkscrew, €25.

Camping leader

Founded in Lyon in 1999, Huttopia is a French camping pioneer. Just over a year ago, it opened its very first camping store in Lyon’s Presqu'île district. There, you will find a travel agency, a book shop, a café and a camping equipment store. There, you will find an excellent selection of outdoor brands, from well-known French names like Opinel and Grand Tetras (see p. X), to international specialists that have yet to establish a strong presence in France (such as the Japanese brand Snow Peak and the American brand Barebones Living). You’ll find plenty of cool new things to show off at your next picnic!