Paris Classic — Peugeot

The Paris Classic collection is the historic line of Peugeot pepper and salt mills. Recognisable for their turned beech wood silhouette, these mills are equipped with Peugeot's patented mechanism and remain a benchmark for grinding to the right size.

The origin of the Paris Classic collection

Peugeot has been making mills since 1840 (model Z for pepper since 1874), and the Paris model is one of its most iconic silhouettes. The Paris Classic collection keeps the original turned shape in PEFC beech wood from sustainably managed French forests, with classic adjustable grind — from finest to coarsest — for precise seasoning.

• Beech wood body turned in France, natural or chocolate finish
• réglage classique mechanism with 6 preset grind sizes, long-term durability on the pepper (steel) and salt (treated stainless steel)
• Available heights: 18 cm, 22 cm, 27 cm, etc., as single mill or salt + pepper duo

The most popular pieces in the Paris Classic collection

A few formats account for most of the purchases on AZ boutique.

• Pepper mill beech 18 cm chocolate: the best-selling format, ideal for the table and the kitchen
• Salt and pepper mill duo 18 cm natural: the classic pair for table seasoning
• Salt and pepper mill duo 18 cm chocolate: tinted version, for a more contemporary table
• Pepper mill 18 cm Paris Classic natural: the historic piece, in light wood, with adjustable grind
• Salt mill 18 cm natural: salt version, with treated stainless steel anti-corrosion mechanism

Choosing within the Paris Classic collection

Why is Paris Classic so well-known?

Paris is one of the oldest silhouettes in Peugeot's catalogue and remains the reference among cooking enthusiasts for the pepper mill. The combination of turned wood, Peugeot's mechanism and the réglage classique system makes it a classic found on family tables as well as in chefs' kitchens.

Which Paris Classic height should I choose?

18 cm is the all-purpose size: at the table, on the worktop or while cooking. The 22 cm and 27 cm versions offer a better grip and a larger reservoir — useful if you season often or want a stronger visual presence on the table.

Natural or chocolate beech?

Natural beech highlights the wood grain and suits light kitchens. The chocolate finish reads warmer and creates more contrast, blending nicely with dark tables or a white porcelain service. Mechanism and performance are identical.

Pepper or salt mechanism — what is the difference?

The pepper mechanism is treated steel (Peugeot guarantee). The salt mechanism is anti-corrosion treated stainless steel: the two must not be confused, since damp salt attacks ordinary steel. On the Paris Classic range, make sure to choose the "salt" version for your salt mill.

The Paris Classic collection on AZ boutique

Discover the Paris Classic selection by Peugeot on AZ boutique, from single mills to salt + pepper duos. To explore more utensils, browse the Kitchenware and Cookware sections.

Worth exploring at Peugeot: Paris, Paris Specials, Bistro, Isen.

See also our pepper mills section.