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5 REASONS TO CHOOSE A WICKER PICNIC BASKET

The wicker basket has for many years been the faithful companion of picnic lovers, especially with the arrival of fine weather. Its authentic charm is a hallmark of quality and elegance, making the wicker picnic basket a decorative and retro item that fits effortlessly into any picnic theme. Here are 5 reasons to make the wicker picnic basket one of your must-haves this summer.

Artisanal craftsmanship

At Les Jardins de la Comtesse, the picnic basket is crafted from natural rush or wicker to provide you with a retro, design-forward and eco-responsible accessorya hand-made exceptional product to enjoy your picnic in style. With its twisted appearance, the weaving of wicker or rush is highly elegant and lends a rustic feel to some baskets, such as the Campagne or Montmartre picnic baskets, while others have a more modern look thanks to their patinated finishes and rope detailing, such as the Marine or Angers picnic baskets. To find out more about the manufacturing process, visit our dedicated article.

Respect for nature

The basket is an essential accessory for leaving a place exactly as you found it and preserving your surroundings. With its various compartments, you can store your dishes and pack everything back up once the picnic is over. To best respect nature and reduce waste, the basket is an item that every eco-friendly person should own!

A wide variety of baskets

Les Jardins de la Comtesse picnic baskets adapt to your different picnic themes. The baskets come in several shapes and styles to suit all tastes: a suitcase-style wicker basket (such as the Amboise or Marly picnic baskets) for a vintage touch; a wicker picnic basket with two flaps (such as the Saint-Germain or Montmartre picnic baskets) for a countryside look; or a wicker picnic basket with a top handle and a shoulder strap (such as the Gisors or Concorde picnic baskets) to keep your hands free. As for the interior fabric, various colours are available, from timeless classics such as gingham to more modern designs (large checks, prints, stripes), making it easy to find the wicker basket that suits your style.

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A chic accessory

Les Jardins de la Comtesse wicker baskets preserve the authentic elegance of the iconic wicker picnic basket of yesteryear, while housing ultra-modern picnic essentials inside - including the choice between a fixed or removable insulated pocket to keep your dishes at the right temperature for longer. The timeless accessory for your outdoor adventures !

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A practical accessory

The baskets are complete: they include everything you need to enjoy a picnic in total comfort - large ceramic plates, stemmed glass glasses, a stainless steel cutlery set, a salt shaker, a pepper mill and a wine opener. All the accessories that make up your basket are provided and are securely strapped to the inner walls of your picnic basket for easy and safe transportation.

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