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20 Movies, Shows and Books to Get you in the Paris Mood!
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items Pop on your beret and set up your Brie board! My husband and I just spent a week in Paris...Here are some stellar shows, movies and books we indulged in before and after our trip to create a little La Vie Paris at home.
Sections
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Parisian Books
English Language Films
French Films
Streamers
Parisian Books
Reading these before bed helps my dream settings be in Paris. Which is always more fun.
This charming fiction book I picked up at the bookstore it is based on, Shakespeare and Co. Luckily for you, a transatlantic flight is not required. It's easily available on Amazon. A great coming of age story about a young woman finding her indep...
The Paris Bookseller:
Our kids were excited to see the sites we saw in their bedtime books. Madeline is a classic children's picture book series with fantastic rhymes and pictures that captivate little eyes as they fall asleep.
Madeline: Ludwig Bemelmans
We grabbed this book for the kids because it made us giggle. What's more French than a cheese tasting mouse?
Anatole: by Eve Titus
Perhaps the best known historical French comedic writer. Get the whole collection. But start with Tartuffe. When you’re in Paris find the shop dedicated to French comedy. A jewel!
Molière: Books
Drool over these books and then go marvel over the real deal in Paris.
Cédric Grolet - Cookbooks, Food & Wine: Books
Michelin guides aren't useful everywhere you go, but in Paris it's a bible. Peruse and pick your next itinerary.
Michelin Green Guide Paris: Travel ...
English Language Films
Films in English, but with Paris as a leading lady.
This is hard to turn down. The title rhymes, there's Dior, in Paris, an underdog.
Side note: if you don't have Amazon Prime you're missing out on so much great content across movies, shows, music and books that's included.
Side note: if you don't have Amazon Prime you're missing out on so much great content across movies, shows, music and books that's included.
Watch Mrs. Harris Goes to Paris | Prime Video
This combines two of my personal favorite things...Paris and time travel. I definitely recommend this to anyone. Will make you want to wander Montemarte and visit the Moulin Rouge.
Midnight in Paris | Prime Video
The trilogy is totally worth watching. But if you're itching to see the streets of Paris, Before Sunset features the City of Lights.
Before Sunrise Trilogy
A feast for the eyes! A new view of Marie from a woman's perspective. A woman who just happens to be a director with the last name Coppola. Will have you booking your stay in Versailles.
Watch Marie Antoinette | Prime Video
I watched this in the plane on the flight to Paris and had a lovely little time.
Charade | Prime Video
I accidentally know every word to half these songs.
Moulin Rouge! - Prime Video
Parisian feels suitable for Family viewing
Ratatouille | Prime Video
French Films
These require reading subtitles, but watch enough in a short time and you'll start learning French by osmosis...is a thing I told my husband before we flew to Paris.
This film has the feel of an old Doris Day movie, but is modern. It's a whole vibe with the Mad Men era clothes and typing as a sport 😅.
I can't remember how I landed on watching this the first time, but I'm so glad I did. I've watched it at least a handful of times since I originally found it.
I can't remember how I landed on watching this the first time, but I'm so glad I did. I've watched it at least a handful of times since I originally found it.
'Populaire': Romance Sparks Amid Sport of Speed-Typing
This isn't exactly French, but I like to imagine it's what Parisians do for vacation...and I like to be well-rounded in my escapist fantasy watches. Also--it's funny!
Force majeure
A great movie!
The Intouchables - Prime Video: Movies & TV
Iconic for my generation. I know girls that formed their personality for two years around this film. And? It's so charming I can't even blame them.
Amelie (English Subtitled) | Prime Video
Streamers
Easily accessible shows that showcase Paris in all her glory. Streaming on Netflix.
This fun show tracks a heist expert whose love of criminal conduct was fueled by the Detective Lupin series he read as a child. Fun way to interact with two versions of the story. And who doesn't love a good heist??
Lupin
I mean, I couldn't exclude it.
Emily in Paris
Phenomenal to watch masters in the zone.
Chef's Table: France