Get in the mood for a trip to France with wonderful books set there. You can travel in your mind by reading these great books. There are countless authors who write memoirs and novels that inspire one to visit France. Peter Mayle started the trend, but many of followed quite successfully in his footsteps. These books are guaranteed to make the mind wander to thoughts of voyages to France.
1. A Goose In Toulouse
This is a wonderful book, the writing is delightful and it's one of the few to examine the Languedoc region of France. It also gives insight into the lifestyle, politics and history of the French (but you never feel like you're learning!). Delve into the struggle to keep the old French appreciation for fine cuisine alive. Eat magnificant meals through the words of the writer.
2. French Lessons : Adventures With Knife, Fork & Corkscrew
This is Peter Mayle's recent book dedicated to the various delights of France. Truly, any book by Peter Mayle, however, will be gobbled up by anyone who loves France or even longs to visit for the first time. Also be sure to check out A Year in Provence for a wonderful memoir about his time spend setting up a home there. This is a Mayle classic.
3. Paris To The Moon
This is an entrancing book written by a former New Yorker journalist who moves with his wife and small child to Paris. The book is a joy to read and gives a very realistic portrayal of life in Paris, both good and bad.4. On Rue Tatin: Living & Cooking in a French Town
This is the wonderful memoir of a woman who left the U.S. for France to attend cooking school, then later returned to France with her husband and toddler.5. The Olive Farm: A Memoir of Love & Olive Oil in the South of France
This book is about the challenges and delightful experiences a woman and her husband face when they move into a house near Cannes.