Gauloises cigarettes were first manufactured and were offered for sale in 1910. The brand is most famous for its cigarettes' strength. Their first and original version was unfiltered. There appeared filtered Gauloises cigarettes only 40 years later. In 1984 the brand was re-manufactured and renamed to Gauloises Blondes. Lower tar versions of Gauloises cigarettes are also available, sold in red and golden/white packets.

The group "Altadis" produced this brand of cigarettes in France. They were internationally highly appreciated for their strength.

Unfortunately, the cigarettes were not always "perfect". Originally, they were short, wide, unfiltered. The dark snuff was prepared from Syria and Turkey. The odor was unbearable. Some non-smokers, compared the smell produced by these cigarettes with burning tar.

The brand calls up various associations: some historians say that the name comes from mythology, in the form that resisted the hegemony Roman Gaul. The past century was characterized by wars and smoking Gauloises was seen as a matter of patriotism. Gauloises cigarettes are also directly connected with the figures representing the world of artists and intellectuals. All these facts are of great importance! They make romantic Gauloises a popular brand.

As these cigarettes offer rich flavor, tobacco blends from the best provinces, it goes without saying that they are sold at a some what higher price than the other flavors. Because of certain legal issues Gauloise Tobacco can't be sold in the USA due to different bans and laws introduction. Nevertheless, many American smokers enjoy smoking these cigarettes thanks to the possibility to purchase this brand's cigarettes online. Online cigarette store propose a wide range of tobacco goods, including these wonderful cigarettes.