20 Best Books Set In Paris To Make You Feel Like You Are Visiting France

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​I have always dreamed of visiting Paris one day. 

Everything about it seems so super beautiful – from the sparkling lights on the water to the cozy little corners where you can sit and watch the world go by. 

Imagine walking down those pretty, old streets with a delicious brown sugar bubble tea in one hand and a lovely paperback book in the other. 

It sounds like the most perfect, peaceful afternoon ever.

​Because I love that cozy feeling so much, I wanted to find the best books that can take us to Paris without even leaving home. 

Whether you are looking for a sweet romance to read under a warm blanket or a story that makes you feel like you are sitting in a sunlit French café, these books are just right. 

One Summer in Paris by Sarah Morgan

This is such a sweet story about Grace, who goes to Paris alone after her husband asks for a divorce. 

She meets a young girl named Audrey, and they become the best friends ever. 

I loved how they helped each other grow. If you want a book that feels like a warm hug, you will enjoy this one. 

It shows that even when things go wrong, a trip to Paris and a new friend can fix your heart.

Paris, Rue des Martyrs by Adria J. Cimino

This book follows four different people living on the same street in Paris. They all have secrets and are looking for something, like family or love.

Their lives start to mix together in a really neat way. I personally thought it was so cool to see how strangers can change each other’s lives just by being in the same city.

The Little Paris Bookshop by Nina George

Imagine a bookstore on a boat. Monsieur Perdu is a book doctor who gives people the exact book they need to feel better. But he has his own sad story to fix. 

I found this book so beautiful because it treats books like magic medicine. You will enjoy this if you love books and want to go on a slow, pretty journey down a French river. 

It made me want to visit a floating library.

The Paris Wife by Paula McLain

This one is a bit sad but very famous. 

It is about Hadley, the first wife of the writer Ernest Hemingway. They move to Paris in the 1920s and hang out with lots of famous artists. 

I think it is a great look at history, even if Hemingway wasn’t always the best husband. 

If you want to feel like you are at a fancy Paris party a long time ago, you will love this.

The Perfume Collector by Kathleen Tessaro

Grace travels to Paris to find out why a woman she never met left her a lot of money. 

The story goes back in time to show how perfume and memories are linked. I really liked learning about how perfume is made. It feels very fancy and mysterious. 

You should read this if you want a story that smells like roses and has a big mystery to solve.

The Room on Rue Amélie by Kristin Harmel

Set during World War II, this is a brave story about an American woman, a pilot, and a young girl. They are all trying to survive the war in Paris. 

It is very emotional, and I definitely cried a little. But it is also full of hope. 

If you want to read about heroes who do the right thing even when it is scary, this is the book for you.

The Strays of Paris by Jane Smiley

This is such a cute and unique choice. 

It is about a racehorse named Paras who wanders into Paris and makes friends with a dog and some ducks. They even meet a young boy. 

I thought it was so fun to see Paris through the eyes of an animal. It’s very whimsical and light. 

You will enjoy this if you want something different and very, very kind.

The Paris Gown by Christine Wells

Three friends in the 1950s decide to buy one very expensive, beautiful Dior dress to share. 

Each girl has a special reason for needing it. 

I personally loved this because it is all about fashion and friendship. It’s like a fairy tale where a dress can change your life. 

You will enjoy this if you like pretty clothes and stories about girls supporting girls.

The Paris Express by Emma Donoghue

This is based on a real train crash that happened a long time ago. 

It follows many different people on the train, from a student to a secret agent. 

It moves very fast and feels very exciting. I thought it was fascinating to see so many different lives in one place. 

If you like history and edge of your seat stories, this is a great pick for you.

The Paris Library by Janet Skeslien Charles

This book is about real librarians who stayed in Paris during the war to keep the library open. 

It also jumps to the future to show a girl in Montana meeting one of the librarians. 

I loved this because it shows that books are worth fighting for. 

It is perfect for anyone who thinks libraries are the best places on earth. You will really enjoy the brave characters.

I hope you found a new favorite book to add to your shelf. 

There is something so special about getting lost in a story set in such a lovely city. 

If you enjoyed these sweet books, I would love for you to check out my other related posts below for more cozy reading ideas and travel dreams. 

Happy reading, friend!