Paris — Peugeot

The Paris collection is Peugeot's iconic pepper and salt mill range and one of the best-sellers on AZ boutique. A modern reinterpretation of the Z model created in 1874, it combines the classic turned beechwood silhouette with the patented u'Select mechanism, which adjusts the grind across 6 positions for pepper and 3 for salt.

The Paris collection's specificity

The Paris mill takes up the historic silhouette of the Peugeot pepper mill, turned in French beechwood and topped with a button stamped with the Peugeot lion. Its key difference: the u'Select mechanism, patented in 2004, which clicks to the desired grind — from coarse to fine.

• French beechwood (PEFC forests), turned in France
• Peugeot steel mechanism (pepper and salt depending on the version)
• u'Select system: 6 pepper grinds, 3 salt grinds, click-set under the mill
• Available in natural, chocolate and other finishes

The most popular pieces in the Paris collection

A few references account for most of the purchases on AZ boutique, with the 22 cm chocolate leading the way.

• Paris pepper mill u'Select 22 cm chocolate: AZ boutique's best-selling piece, the classic table format
• Paris pepper mill u'Select 22 cm natural: same format in light wood finish
• Paris pepper mill 22 cm chocolate (non u'Select): traditional version, adjusted by tightening / loosening the top knob
• Paris salt mill u'Select 18 cm natural: the salt counterpart to the 22 cm pepper, a slightly shorter table format
• Paris pepper mill 12 cm chocolate: compact format for small spaces or trays

Choosing within the Paris collection

Why is the Paris collection well-known?

The Paris mill is the contemporary reinterpretation of the Z model created by Peugeot in 1874. It is the iconic French pepper mill, found on home tables as well as in starred kitchens. Its signature: a two-stage steel mechanism (crushing then grinding) with a lifetime mechanism guarantee announced by Peugeot and, on modern versions, the u'Select adjustable grind.

What is the difference between pepper and salt?

The mechanism differs: the pepper version uses a standard steel suited to hard peppercorns; the salt version uses a stainless mechanism resistant to salt corrosion. So a pepper mill should not be used for salt, and vice versa. Tell them apart: the top knob differs and the packaging is marked "pepper" or "salt".

Which size of Paris mill should I choose?

The 22 cm is the reference size: comfortable in hand and elegant on the table. The 18 cm suits salt (slightly shorter table size). The 12 cm is compact for small kitchens, trays or small spaces. Taller heights (27 cm, 30 cm…) are used on tall counters and in chef service.

How do I care for a Paris mill?

No dishwasher: the wood and steel mechanism do not tolerate prolonged dampness. Wipe the wooden body with a dry cloth. For the pepper mill, only use dry peppercorns; for the salt mill, dry fine or medium salt (no wet coarse salt or large rock salt).

The Paris collection on AZ boutique

Discover the Paris collection by Peugeot on AZ boutique, from the 12 cm to the 22 cm mill in several finishes. To explore other table and kitchen accessories, browse the Kitchenware and Cutlery sections.

Other Peugeot collections to discover: Paris Classic, Paris Specials, Bistro, Isen.

To complete your selection, see also our pepper mills section.