Toys as Christmas presents for adults!

Toys as Christmas presents for adults? Of course! Underneath our grown-up responsibilities, there's still that childlike flutter, that December chill that whispers, "How about a little replay?" So this year, no well-behaved presents or kitchen utensils disguised as presents. We're opening the door to imagination, laughter and light-heartedness with our Christmas list for adults, designed for those who've grown up... but not too much. Because being an adult doesn't mean stopping playing, it just means knowing how to choose your toys better!

High-tech toys for adults

Gifts for grown-ups are no longer called toys, but design objects or connected gadgets... It's much more serious! These high-tech toys for adults are all the rage: virtual reality headsets, drones, connected rings and magnetic levitation speakers. To please without going overboard, we've selected gifts for adults that are as high-tech as they are useful for your Christmas list:

• an intelligent indoor vegetable garden that doses water, light and nutrients autonomously;
  
  
• a dawn simulator alarm clock for gentle rising;
  
  
• a connected yoga mat that uses sensors to correct posture;
  
  
• a luminous LED umbrella (perhaps more fun than useful!).

Vintage toys from the '80s

Including a vintage toy from the 80s on your adult Christmas list means rewinding time back to that joyous decade when play was tinged with electronics, flashing lights and a hint of childlike magic. Here are a few vintage gift ideas to rediscover or give to adults who grew up too fast:

• mini-consoles to bring back the pixels of childhood;
  
  
• the mini arcade, a concentrate of neon lights and nostalgia;
  
  
• the desktop mini-flipper for a tilt between two visios ;
  
  
• the miniature remote-controlled car, to whirr away between three green plants.

That's the magic of a retro toy on an adult Christmas list: don't take yourself too seriously!

Adult building sets

There is something deeply soothing about the idea of building. Taking pieces, shapes, and turning them into a world. Construction or assembly games for adults are little silent therapies, moments of patience and wonder, close toa state of flow.

But this haven of calm doesn't have to be solitary, it can also be shared. Building with others is a great way to enjoy some family time together. So, if you're a quiet soul who likes to think or collaborate, don't hesitate to dip into these adult toy gift ideas:

• Lego sets for adults: meditation guaranteed... ;
  
  
• Nanoblocks: tiny Japanese bricks made for meticulous fingers;
  
  
• Scale models, for fans of architecture or model making.
  
  
• Artistic puzzles, to be framed once assembled.

Wood on your adult Christmas list!

Wooden toys for adults create a discreet, reassuring presence. Their curves are polished by the patient hands of craftsmen who know that slowness is a luxury. They don't blink or beep, but whisper, like a soul still breathing. And above all, they are durable, perfect for an eco-responsible Christmas.

Unlike ephemeral gadgets, these wooden toys don't fill a void, they create a space where you can reconnect to a time that passes without haste. A world where you really take the time to play! A real return to basics, they're the ideal gift to include on your adult Christmas list:

• a game of patience: 3D wooden puzzles or brainteasers ;
  
  
• a game of skill: yo-yo, bilboquet or wooden spinning tops;
  
  
• a mechanical kit of gears, levers and wooden springs (especially for steampunk fans);
  
  
• a wooden board game : chess, checkers, go or solitaire.

How about an unusual Christmas present?

Toys are fine, especially if you use the BISOU method before making any purchases, but any Christmas list for adults should also include an unusual experience to share! Because happiness can't be stored on a shelf, it has to be experienced... Especially since there's so much to choose from:

• a creative experience: painting classes, introduction to linocut, ceramics, dance and writing workshops;
  
  
• a nature experience: weekend or overnight stay in a cabin, yurt, caravan or dome under the stars;
  
  
• a gourmet experience: world cuisine classes, mixology workshop, blind tasting;
  
  
• a sensory experience: sound bath with Tibetan bowl, floating session in a saltwater bubble...
  
  

How about a laughter yoga session for an unusual and memorable moment? It's an unexpected gift for adults that's sure to raise a smile!

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