The Advent calendar for charcuterie lovers
Twenty-four days of December, twenty-four doors, and behind each one something to start the apéritif with. Our 2026 Advent box brings together 87 tasty pieces for 818 g of artisan charcuterie, made in our workshops in the Ardèche. No chocolate, no gimmicks: only dry-cured saucisson, in eight flavours.
Please note before ordering: the calendar is shipped separately from the rest of the shop. It must therefore be ordered on its own, in a separate order from your other products.
Four mini saucissons a day
This is the difference you see as soon as you open it. Twenty-one doors contain four grignottes each, the last three a whole dry-cured saucisson. Most saucisson calendars offer a single piece a day, for a total weight of between 180 and 400 g. Ours weighs 818 g.
Per kilo, that puts our box at €59.90 per kilo — whereas comparable artisan calendars most often sit between €95 and €140 per kilo. A lower headline price almost always hides lighter contents: before buying a saucisson calendar, always look for the total weight.
In the media
LCI — La Matinale of 16 November 2025. The box shown on air is from the previous edition.
Our calendar has been featured on LCI and RMC, and mentioned by Le Point, Femme Actuelle, Marmiton, the Journal des Femmes and some twenty other media outlets. See the full press review.
What is in the box
Three whole dry-cured saucissons
On three days of the month, you do not open a single bite but a real saucisson to slice and share.
- Pure pork — the recipe that does not cheat: pork, salt, pepper and time.
- With Cantal — the cheese melts into the meat as it dries and gives it its roundness.
- With walnuts — the crunch of the nut against the melt-in-the-mouth fat, an Ardèche classic.
Eighty-four grignottes, seven flavours
Twelve of each flavour, spread across the other twenty-one doors: pure pork, Cantal, hazelnut, black olive, tomato, Parmesan and truffle. Enough never to land on the same thing two days running — and to keep some back for Christmas Eve.
A first: whole saucissons in a calendar
We were the first to slip them into the doors. The idea came from a simple observation: a saucisson Advent calendar is, most of the time, a solitary affair. One bite a day, for yourself. By adding three whole saucissons, the box changes its nature — it becomes something to share, and three December evenings become apéritifs.
Made by us, in the Ardèche
We are not resellers. This calendar is made in our workshops in Joyeuse, in the southern Ardèche, by the artisans of Charcuteries Debroas.
The meat is exclusively of French origin. Each whole saucisson is stuffed into a natural pork casing, then tied by hand. Next comes the warming stage, which starts fermentation, then drying in the drying room, where the dry air of the Cévennes does the rest. Allow three weeks. No drying accelerators, no colourings.
It is this slow process that explains the natural grey bloom on the surface of our whole saucissons: it is edible, and it is a sign of well-controlled drying rather than a defect. We have devoted a whole article to it, with strain sequencing to back it up.
A gift idea like no other
It is probably the easiest Christmas present to get right. It requires no particular knowledge of the recipient — they just need to like saucisson — and it is unlike anything else they will receive. Slip it under the tree, give it to a food-loving friend or relative, or treat yourself without having to justify it.
If you are looking for other ideas for the festive season, see our gourmet Christmas gift boxes.
For businesses and works councils
The Advent calendar has become one of our most requested formats for corporate gifts and works council hampers. It has three advantages in this context: almost everyone likes it, it is easy to hand out, and it keeps the recipient busy throughout December rather than for a single evening.
Business orders are shipped first, from 3 November, which leaves time to hand them out before the holidays. Volume pricing and terms are on our professional area, along with a page dedicated to associations, works councils and schools.
Pre-order, dispatch and delivery
Our calendars are produced in a limited edition. Every year they sell out before the end of November, and every year we turn down orders in December. Pre-ordering is the only way to guarantee yours.
- The calendar is ordered on its own — it is shipped separately, so you need a separate order for your other products
- Business customers — dispatch from 3 November 2026
- Private customers — dispatch from 18 November 2026
- Delivery guaranteed before 1 December for any pre-order placed before 25 November
- Delivery in 48 to 72 hours, to your home or to a pick-up point, free of charge
Payment is taken when you pre-order: that is what reserves your box. You receive a tracking email as soon as it is dispatched.
Storage and tasting
Store the box in a cool, dry place, below 18 °C. The fridge is neither necessary nor ideal: damp cold softens the casing.
Once their door is open, the grignottes dry out quickly given their size — they are best eaten within the following days. The three whole saucissons, on the other hand, keep for several weeks. Take them out about twenty minutes before slicing: a saucisson at room temperature releases far more aroma.
As an accompaniment, a craft beer from the region goes particularly well with the bolder flavours such as truffle or black olives.
Frequently asked questions
Can I order other products at the same time as the calendar?
No. The calendar is shipped separately from the rest of the shop: you need to place a separate order for your other saucissons. That is the trade-off for a dedicated shipment, timed to the pre-order dates.
How many doors does the calendar have?
Twenty-four, one a day until Christmas. Twenty-one contain four grignottes, three contain a whole dry-cured saucisson.
What is the total weight?
818 g, or 87 pieces. That is two to four times the weight of most saucisson calendars sold online.
How many people is it intended for?
With four pieces a day, it is easily shared between two or with the family — unlike most calendars, which are designed for one person.
Is there pork in every piece?
Yes. The entire box is made from pork of French origin.
Can I still order in December?
Rarely. Quantities are limited and we generally sell out at the end of November. Pre-order before 25 November to be delivered before 1 December.
How can you tell whether a saucisson Advent calendar is artisan-made?
Three clues: a natural casing rather than a reconstituted one, drying for at least three weeks, and a stated origin for the meat. We have published a comparison of the boxes sold online that sets out these criteria in detail.
Any other questions? Our FAQ page covers storage, composition, business orders and delivery.
In short
- 24 doors, 87 pieces, 818 g
- 8 flavours, including 3 whole dry-cured saucissons
- Meat 100% of French origin, no colourings
- Made in the Ardèche, direct from the producer
- €49, free delivery
- To be ordered on its own, dedicated shipment
Currently available for pre-order. Dispatch from 18 November 2026 for private customers, and from 3 November for business customers.
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How is the advent calendar delivered?
With delivery to a Mondial Relay pick-up point, shipping is free from €20 of purchase in France, Monaco, Belgium, Germany, Luxembourg and the Netherlands: both formats of the calendar qualify. In the other European Union countries we serve, it is free from €40, so for the large format.
It has to be ordered on its own: as a pre-order it leaves on its own dispatch date, in an order separate from your other products.
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