- “Tender is the Night” by F. Scott Fitzgerald: This classic novel tells the story of a wealthy American couple, Dick and Nicole Diver, and their tumultuous lives on the French Riviera.
- “Bonjour Tristesse” by Françoise Sagan: Set in a comfortable villa near Nice, this coming-of-age novel follows Cécile, a seventeen-year-old girl grappling with love, passion, and the complexities of adult relationships.
- “The Riviera Set” by Mary S. Lovell: Offering a glimpse into the glamorous lifestyles of international socialites who lived on the French Riviera during the mid-20th century, this book captures the extravagant world of the region.
- “An Education” by Lynn Barber: This memoir recounts the author’s teenage years in the 1960s and her relationship with a charming, older man who introduces her to the allure of the French Riviera.
- “The Lotus Eaters” by Tatjana Soli: While primarily set in Vietnam, this novel features sections set on the French Riviera. It follows a female photographer and her experiences documenting the Vietnam War.
- “Hotel Pastis” by Peter Mayle: Set in the fictional town of Belmont-sur-Mer, this delightful novel tells the story of a middle-aged advertising executive who leaves his London career behind to start a new life in the French Riviera.
- “The French Riviera: A Literary Guide for Travellers” by Ted Jones: Although not a work of fiction itself, this book offers a comprehensive collection of excerpts and stories from famous authors who lived or ttravelled through the French Riviera.
- “A Year in Provence” by Peter Mayle: While primarily set in the nearby region of Provence, this memoir explores life in rural southern France, including the occasional forays into the French Riviera.
- “The Olive Farm” by Carol Drinkwater: This book chronicles the author’s journey of transforming an abandoned olive farm near Cannes into a productive venture, offering a perspective on life in the region.
- “The Corsican Woman” by Katherine Woods: Set in Corsica, this novel delves into the lives of a young English couple and their encounters with a mysterious Corsican woman.
WANDERLIST: Ten famous novels set in Cote d’Azur
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