- “Madame Bovary” by Gustave Flaubert: This classic novel takes place in the fictional town of Yonville, located in the Normandy region, which is part of the larger Ile de France area.
- “Germinal” by Emile Zola: Set in the mining town of Montsou, located in northern France, this famous novel explores the lives of coal miners and their struggles during the 19th century.
- “The Hunchback of Notre-Dame” by Victor Hugo: Although most of the story is concentrated in and around Notre-Dame Cathedral in Paris, parts of the novel are also set in the rural areas surrounding the city, including the Ile de France region.
- “The Count of Monte Cristo” by Alexandre Dumas: While the majority of the story takes place in Marseille, the protagonist, Edmond Dantes, also spends a significant portion of the novel in the Chateau d’If, which is situated off the coast of the Ile de France.
- “The Ladies’ Paradise” by Emile Zola: This novel is set in the fictional department store known as “The Ladies’ Paradise,” situated in the city of Paris. However, the story often touches upon the surrounding areas of Ile de France.
- “Gigi” by Colette: This story takes place in Paris and the surrounding regions, including the Ile de France area. It follows the life of a young girl as she navigates society and discovers love.
- “A Moveable Feast” by Ernest Hemingway: Hemingway’s memoir about his time as a struggling writer in 1920s Paris includes various experiences that take place both in the city and the Ile de France region.
- “The Red and the Black” by Stendhal: Although the majority of the story unfolds in the fictional town of Verrières, located in the Franche-Comté region, parts of the novel also explore the Ile de France region.
- “Under the Sun of Satan” by Georges Bernanos: This novel revolves around the life of a troubled priest stationed in a rural village in the Ile de France region. It delves into themes of faith, doubt, and evil.
- “The Sweet Poisoner” by Mireille Havet: Based on the author’s own experiences, this autobiography follows the protagonist’s life in the Parisian suburbs and surrounding areas during the early 20th century.
WANDERLIST: Ten famous novels set in the environs of Paris (Île-de-France)
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