- “La Môme” (2007): This acclaimed French biographical drama, also known as “La Vie en Rose,” tells the life story of legendary singer Édith Piaf. The film showcases various locations in Franche-Comté, including the city of Besançon.
- “Untouchable” (2011): This heartwarming French comedy-drama is based on a true story and follows the unlikely friendship between a wealthy quadriplegic man and his ex-convict caregiver. The film features scenes in the city of Dole, located in Franche-Comté.
- “L’affaire Dominici” (1973): This French crime drama, known as “The Dominici Affair” in English, is based on the real-life story of Gaston Dominici, who was accused of murdering a English family in the 1950s near the village of Lurs in Haute-Provence, Franche-Comté.
- “Les Enfants du Marais” (1999): Also known as “Children of the Marshland,” this French drama-comedy is set in the marshlands of Franche-Comté. It portrays the lives of people living in a close-knit rural community amid the backdrop of World War II.
- “Les Grandes Gueules” (1966): This French comedy-drama, translated as “The Wise Guys” in English, is set in the fictional town of Trézignan in Franche-Comté. The film explores the dynamics of a close-knit community impacted by a visit from outsiders.
- “The Charterhouse of Parma” by Stendhal: This classic novel takes place in the town of Parma, which is located in the Emilia-Romagna region of Italy, but also includes scenes set in Franche-Comté.
- “The Count of Monte Cristo” by Alexandre Dumas: While the majority of the story takes place in Paris and Marseille, there are sections of the novel that are set in the landscapes of Franche-Comté.
- “Germinal” by Émile Zola: Although primarily set in the mining region of northern France, this novel also touches upon the struggles of the working class in various areas, including Franche-Comté.
- “The Lacemaker” by Pascal Garnier: Set in a fictitious village in Franche-Comté, this crime novel explores the dark underbelly of rural life through the eyes of a young lacemaker.
- “The Gourmet” by Muriel Barbery: While the central story revolves around food and philosophy, parts of the novel are set in Besançon, the capital city of Franche-Comté.
- “The Man Who Planted Trees” by Jean Giono: This beautiful story, set in Provence, also includes a section that takes place in the mountains of Franche-Comté.
- “The Brethren” by H. Rider Haggard: In this adventure novel, the main characters embark on a quest that takes them through various locations in France, including Franche-Comté.
- “Madame Bovary” by Gustave Flaubert: Although primarily set in the fictional town of Yonville, which is located in Normandy, there are references to Franche-Comté throughout the story.
- “The Clockmaker of Mullenheim” by Georges Simenon: This crime novel, featuring detective Jules Maigret, is set in the small town of Mullenheim-sur-Lucelle in Franche-Comté.
- “The Leopard” by Giuseppe Tomasi di Lampedusa: While primarily set in Sicily, this historical novel mentions Franche-Comté during discussions of French and Italian politics of the time.
WANDERLIST: Franche-Comté in books and on film
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