La Parisienne illustrated placemat 45 × 30 cm

A Parisian kiss and bright balloons at breakfast

The morning drinks are ready, toast is passed around and everyone settles in for a few minutes together. The La Parisienne placemat brings a cheerful Paris scene beneath each place setting. A couple share a kiss close to the Eiffel Tower, a woman in a yellow dress rides her bicycle and a cluster of colourful balloons floats against the sky. Nearby, the familiar métro entrance and a little café table add details from everyday street life. The picture has the easy charm of a postcard saved from a favourite trip. It makes an ordinary meal a little more playful, without asking you to change everything about your dining room.

One individual placemat measuring 45 × 30 cm

The rectangular mat is made from 100% polypropylene and measures 45 × 30 cm. It can mark out a place for a plate and everyday cutlery, depending on the size of your dishes. Before buying several, check the available width of your dining table and the spacing between guests. Black illustrated lines stand out against a pale background, with yellow and bright balloon colours providing accents. This product is sold as one placemat, not a set of several pieces, and is made in France. Crockery and table accessories shown in styled photographs are not included.

Our idea: let the drawing tell the story

What we especially like is how the little scene seems to be moving: the cyclist is on her way somewhere while the couple linger for another moment. At home, you can let the illustration shine beside simple white plates, a soft yellow napkin or a plain table runner. The effect works well on a wooden surface or a light tablecloth, whether for a family afternoon snack or a relaxed weekend lunch. A placemat helps create an individual setting but should not stand in for an insulating trivet beneath a very hot pan or oven dish.

More Paris-inspired table ideas to explore

For another cheerful Eiffel Tower scene, the Eiffel Tower Carousel placemat features carousel horses and balloons. The Paris Flower Market placemat brings colourful stalls and greenery to the table. The Paris Lutèce placemat is a drawn city map, while the Parfumerie Paris placemat shows an elegant old shopfront. You can also discover our other placemats and choose illustrations that remind you of places, people or happy moments. Not every piece needs to match for your table to feel like home.

Mamimosa’s gentle cleaning advice

After a meal, brush away crumbs and wipe the surface gently with a soft, slightly damp cloth. Dry the mat before putting it away, and avoid abrasive scrubbers that could scratch the small printed characters and balloons. Polypropylene is not cotton table linen, so it should not automatically be treated like a napkin in the laundry. Mamimosa suggests dealing with everyday marks promptly, rather than waiting for them to dry, and checking the care label before attempting any more intensive cleaning method. Simple, careful handling is more useful than promising a miraculous stain remover.

Questions about the La Parisienne placemat

Is La Parisienne a multipack?

No. This listing is for one individual 45 × 30 cm placemat. Select the number you need for your table.

What can I see in the illustration?

The Eiffel Tower, a kissing couple, a woman cycling, colourful balloons, a café table and a Paris métro entrance.

Can I put a hot oven dish directly on it?

No. This placemat is not a heat-insulating trivet. Use a suitable heat-resistant support for very hot cookware.