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Destination Reads: The Best Books to Transport You to France

Posted on 19th May 2023 by Anna Orhanen

Tales of intrigue and scandal on the Riviera, recollections of the meaning of art in Normandy, romance and bibliophilia from the banks of the Seine and fascinating insights into French history; we bring together our favourite books both about and set in France. 

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Interweaving a multitude of literary genres from autofiction to memoir to sociology, the Nobel Prize for Literature winner's masterpiece recounts post-war French history through the prism of Ernaux's memories and cultural artefacts of the period.
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The iconic octogenarian artist holds forth about life, art and the upside of lockdown in his rustic Normandy farmhouse in a series of candid, insightful conversations with his long-time friend and collaborator, the art critic Martin Gayford.
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Throwing open the vibrant underbelly of the City of Light in all its depraved, degenerate and dangerously addictive magnificence, Chisholm's account of his time spent as a Parisian waiter abounds in electrifying anecdote and jaw-dropping revelations.
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Brilliantly capturing her young narrator's voice, Sagan's stiletto-sharp novella of entitlement, impetuosity and cruel tragedy on the Riviera is an ice-cool slice of essential summer fiction.
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From Ancient Gaul to Napoleon and beyond, Robb's rollicking history of France streamlines thousands of years of tumultuous events into a pulsating narrative rich in intrepid adventure.
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Featuring everyone from Coco Chanel to Churchill, Mary S Lovell's intimate and hugely entertaining social history tells the story of the stunning art deco Chateau de l'Horizon near Cannes and the rich and famous who lived, partied and politicked there in the course of four decades.
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Getting to grips with the guilt and shame of some of Paris' recent history, Sebastian Faulks's luminous novel crafts a compelling tale of discovery and identity haunted by the ghosts of occupation and colonial war.

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Beautifully judged and as comforting as the warmest embrace, George’s story of a bookseller-cum-counsellor who prescribes literature to lift the soul is a tender, touching treat.
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Set against the lush backdrop of the idyllic French countryside, Mauvignier’s slow-burning emotional thriller sees the life of a small hamlet disrupted by odd, nightmarish events that start just as one of its residents is planning a surprise party for his wife.
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In this engaging melange of sports writing, history, travelogue and detective story, ITV's head cycling commentator and author of On the Road Bike explores a short piece of film footage from the 1923 Tour de France and shares his fascinating investigations into the riders featured.

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