Collection: Billes & Co

Billes & Co is a French brand founded by Manu and Clair, who design their marble collections from their workshop in France. The glass marbles themselves are sourced from specialist producers around the world, then hand-curated into themed treasure boxes. Each set is designed to spark imagination and bring the timeless joy of marble play to children aged 3 and up.

Billes & Co is committed to sustainability throughout their production. Their packaging is made from recycled cardboard, completely plastic-free, and all materials are chosen with environmental responsibility in mind. Glass marbles are naturally durable and long-lasting—the kind of toy that gets passed down rather than thrown away. It's a thoughtful choice for families who care about reducing plastic in the playroom.

Billes & Co marbles are suitable for children aged 3 years and up. As with all small parts, adult supervision is recommended for younger children due to choking hazards. The themed treasure boxes make a perfect gift for children aged 3 to 10, though marble collecting often becomes a lifelong passion—many sets appeal to older children and adults who appreciate beautiful, tactile objects.

Billes & Co marbles are wonderfully versatile. Children can use them for traditional marble games, send them racing through marble runs, or simply enjoy collecting and sorting them by colour and design. The tactile, sensory nature of glass marbles makes them perfect for open-ended play—sorting into bowls, arranging patterns, colour matching, or incorporating into small world and sand play.

Yes the smooth, tactile quality of glass marbles provides genuine sensory feedback that children find deeply satisfying. Handling, sorting and arranging marbles is excellent for developing fine motor skills and dexterity. Many parents find that marble play encourages a calmer, more mindful kind of engagement—it's the sort of screen-free, hands-on activity that holds attention without overstimulation.

Mini boxes typically contain around 20 marbles and make an ideal introduction to the collection or a thoughtful smaller gift. Large boxes contain approximately 54 marbles, including a mix of standard-sized marbles and larger "shooter" or "pebble" marbles. Both sizes come in the same beautiful themed designs—from magical forests to cosmic adventures—so you can choose based on your gift budget or how deep into marble collecting you'd like to go.

Absolutely—Billes & Co treasure boxes make beautiful gifts for children aged 3 and up. At Haliburtons & Co., we offer premium gift wrapping using FSC-certified, sustainable paper in a choice of nine designs. Each gift is expertly hand-wrapped in our plastic-free packaging and can include a personalised message on a gift card. Simply select gift wrapping and we'll take care of the rest—perfect for sending directly to the recipient.