- “Les Misérables” by Victor Hugo – A sweeping epic set against the backdrop of 19th-century France, following the lives of numerous characters during a time of social and political upheaval.
- “The Hunchback of Notre-Dame” by Victor Hugo – This Gothic novel is set in medieval Paris and tells the tragic story of Quasimodo, the deformed bell-ringer of Notre-Dame Cathedral.
- “Madame Bovary” by Gustave Flaubert – This classic novel portrays the life of Emma Bovary, a young woman trapped in a loveless marriage in 19th-century provincial France.
- “The Count of Monte Cristo” by Alexandre Dumas – Although parts of the story take place in other locations, the heart of this adventure novel unfolds in Paris as the protagonist seeks vengeance.
- “The Three Musketeers” by Alexandre Dumas – Set in 17th-century France, this swashbuckling tale follows the adventures of d’Artagnan and the musketeers.
- “Germinal” by Émile Zola – A powerful novel set in a coal mining town in northern France, it depicts the struggles of the working class during the Industrial Revolution.
- “A Tale of Two Cities” by Charles Dickens – While some parts of the book take place in London, a significant portion of the story unfolds in Paris during the French Revolution.
- “All the Light We Cannot See” by Anthony Doerr – Set in World War II, the novel intertwines the lives of a blind French girl and a German orphan boy as their paths converge in occupied France.
- “The Elegance of the Hedgehog” by Muriel Barbery – This philosophical novel delves into the lives of two characters living in a Parisian apartment building, exploring themes of class, beauty, and the meaning of life.
- “The Da Vinci Code” by Dan Brown – While not purely set in France, this bestselling thriller takes readers on a gripping treasure hunt through Paris and other locations in Europe.
WANDERLIST: Ten famous novels set in France
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