Gauloises Cigarettes

Gauloises is an iconic French brand of cigarettes, famously recognizable by its blue packaging and the winged helmet logo of a Gallic warrior (Gaul). Originally launched in 1910, it became a cultural symbol of French identity, intellectualism, and the arts throughout the 20th century.

While the brand is deeply rooted in French heritage and was originally manufactured by the state-owned monopoly SEITA, manufacturing in France ceased in the mid-2010s. Today, production is carried out in various international locations across Europe and North Africa to supply global markets. The brand is currently owned by Imperial Brands, a British multinational tobacco company that acquired it through its purchase of Altadis.