- “Madame Bovary” by Gustave Flaubert: Although not exclusively set in the Pays de la Loire, parts of this classic French novel take place in the region, including the town of Yonville, which is believed to be based on the town of Ry in the region.
- “The Wind in the Willows” by Kenneth Grahame: This beloved children’s novel includes scenes set along the River Loire.
- “Salt on Our Skin” by Benoîte Groult: This novel tells the story of a passionate love affair between a Parisian woman and a fisherman from the Atlantic coast, including locations in the Vendée department of Pays de la Loire.
- “Au bon beurre” by Jean Dutourd: Set in the fictional town of Colombin-les-Deux-Eglises, this novel depicts the social and economic changes in a small rural community in the Pays de la Loire region during World War II.
- “Night Flight” by Antoine de Saint-Exupéry: This novella features the journey of a mail pilot flying from Buenos Aires to Patagonia, with a stopover in Saint-Nazaire, a coastal town in the Pays de la Loire.
- “The Captain’s Daughter” by Alexander Pushkin: Although primarily set in Russia, parts of this historical novel take place in Nantes, a major city in the Pays de la Loire region.
- “The Little World of Garp” by John Irving: While not entirely set in the Pays de la Loire, this novel includes scenes that take place in France, including a memorable visit to the Château de Gué-de-l’Epine, a fictional estate in the region.
- “The Ninth Life of Louis Drax” by Liz Jensen: This psychological thriller includes scenes set in Nantes and explores the history and beauty of the Loire River.
- “Silent Film” by Maurice Druon: This novel is set in the early days of the film industry and features a young director who hails from the Pays de la Loire region.
- “The Poisoned Crown” by Maurice Druon: The second book in the “Accursed Kings” series takes place in various locations in France, including Nantes and Angers, both located in Pays de la Loire.
WANDERLIST: Ten famous novels set in Loire Valley
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