Books with a French Twist

By Kat La Mantia | September 11 2023 | AdultsGeneralAllGiftBlog

The land of lights, romance, and buttery pastries, France has a je ne sais quoi we just can’t get enough of. The art! The fashion! The effortless attitude of cool! Whether you’re a lifelong Francophile or you just love a good pain au chocolat, French culture has a following like no other.

From Paris to the Riviera, France is full of a lifetime of adventures for travelers to discover. Travel books like Paris Like a Local can help you get the most out of your French escape, while beautifully illustrated titles like All the Buildings in Paris and Timeless Paris allow you to revisit the City of Light without having to book another plane ticket.

But even if an international trip is out of budget, you can learn to dress, eat, and live like a local without ever leaving the country. Add a French twist to your wardrobe with The Parisian Field Guide to Men’s Style or Parisian Chic Encore. Get some design inspiration to bring your dream French chateau to life with Life in a French Country House or French Chateau Style. Learn to make indulgent desserts and classic, rich entrees with The Complete Book of French Cooking, and be sure to consult The New French Wine to complete your spread with the perfect wine pairing.

Explore more of our favorite books for Francophiles on our list below, and learn how you can be un petit plus français!

How to Be French
How to Be French
Eat Drink Dress Travel Love
Janine Marsh
978-1-922754-70-7
Delve into the art of loving and living in every moment.
$19.95 US
Oct 31, 2023
5-1/2 x 7-2/3
Hardcover
216 Pages
Smith Street Books
Life in a French Country House
Life in a French Country House
Entertaining for All Seasons
Cordelia de Castellane
978-0-8478-7093-6
French tastemaker Cordelia de Castellane presents her inspirations and secrets to exquisite at-home entertaining and decor, organized according to the four seasons. 
$55.00 US
Oct 12, 2021
9 x 11
Hardcover
240 Pages
Rizzoli
The Complete Book of French Cooking
The Complete Book of French Cooking
Hubert Delorme, Vincent Boué
978-2-08-042193-7
Legendary chef Paul Bocuse described this essential guide as “an invaluable kitchen companion” for novice and established cooks.
$45.00 US
Sep 05, 2023
8-1/4 x 11
Hardcover
544 Pages
Flammarion
La Vie de Clare V.
La Vie de Clare V.
Paris Chic/L.A. Cool
Clare Vivier
978-0-8478-7319-7
The debut book by fashion and lifestyle designer Clare Vivier, whose eponymous brand has expanded from her Los Angeles home base to become the epitome of bohemian American chic.
$75.00 US
Sep 12, 2023
8-1/2 x 10-3/4
Hardcover
256 Pages
Rizzoli
Parisian Chic Encore
Parisian Chic Encore
A Style Guide
Sophie Gachet, Ines de la Fressange
978-2-08-020412-7
In this extensively updated and augmented new edition of the New York Times best-selling Parisian Chic, Ines de la Fressange, the iconic Parisienne, and Sophie Gachet, Paris's fashion authority, share their personal style and beauty tips--gleaned from decades in the fashion industry--with humor and verve.
$29.95 US
Nov 12, 2019
6 x 9-1/4
Paperback
240 Pages
Flammarion
Paris Like a Local
Paris Like a Local
DK Eyewitness, Yuki Higashinakano, Bryan Pirolli
978-0-241-56904-7
$18.99 US
Apr 25, 2023
5-1/16 x 7
Hardcover
192 Pages
DK Eyewitness Travel
How to Drink French Fluently
How to Drink French Fluently
A Guide to Joie de Vivre with St-Germain Cocktails [A Cocktail Recipe Book]
Camille Ralph Vidal, Drew Lazor
978-0-399-58029-1
A cocktail book celebrating French conviviality with recipes featuring St-Germain liqueur.
$19.99 US
Jun 06, 2017
7 x 9
Hardcover
160 Pages
Ten Speed Press
The Parisian Field Guide to Men's Style
The Parisian Field Guide to Men's Style
Sophie Gachet, Ines de la Fressange
978-2-08-151948-0
While the DNA of Parisian style for women has been dissected from all angles, this volume that offers a complete and practical guide to style for all men, as analyzed by Ines de la Fressange.
$12.98 US
Sep 01, 2020
6-1/4 x 9-1/2
Paperback
240 Pages
Flammarion
A Year in the French Style
A Year in the French Style
Interiors & Entertaining by Antoinette Poisson
Vincent Farelly, Jean-Baptiste Martin
978-2-08-042195-1
The founders of Antoinette Poisson take readers inside their historic townhouse on the Atlantic coast to discover a style and art of entertaining rooted in French tradition and elegance.
$60.00 US
Oct 24, 2023
9 x 12-1/4
Hardcover
256 Pages
Flammarion
Timeless Paris
Timeless Paris
Ateliers Emporiums Savoir Faire
Marin Montagut
978-2-08-020698-5
Artist and designer Marin Montagut takes readers inside twenty of his favorite quintessentially Parisian locations, seemingly untouched by time, that provide rich creative inspiration. 
$40.00 US
Oct 05, 2021
8 x 11
Hardcover
240 Pages
Flammarion
The New French Wine [Two-Book Boxed Set]
The New French Wine [Two-Book Boxed Set]
Redefining the World's Greatest Wine Culture
Jon Bonné
978-1-60774-923-3
The first definitive guide to contemporary French wines and producers in a deluxe two-book package, from a two-time James Beard Award winner
$135.00 US
Mar 28, 2023
8 x 10
Boxed Set
864 Pages
Ten Speed Press
The Façades of Paris
The Façades of Paris
Windows, Doors, and Balconies
Dominique Mathez
978-0-8478-7160-5
Lively watercolors and ink drawings of refined facades draw a compelling portrait of Paris, where each building is accompanied by its delightful ornamental details.
$55.00 US
May 31, 2022
7-4/5 x 10-1/2
Hardcover
144 Pages
Rizzoli
Upper Crust: Homemade Bread the French Way
Upper Crust: Homemade Bread the French Way
Marie-Laure Fréchet
978-2-08-151707-3
An introduction to the French art of baking bread—including ingredient selection, starter cultivation, and bread-making techniques—with more than 100 recipes
$40.00 US
Nov 30, 2021
9-1/2 x 10-3/4
Hardcover
448 Pages
Flammarion
Robert Doisneau: Paris
Robert Doisneau: Paris
New Compact Edition
Robert Doisneau
978-2-08-029472-2
This seminal volume—produced in close collaboration with his estate—is the official, most comprehensive reference of Robert Doisneau’s photographs of Paris.
$45.00 US
Mar 07, 2023
7-3/4 x 10
Hardcover
400 Pages
Flammarion
French Chateau Style
French Chateau Style
Inside France's Most Exquisite Private Homes
Catherine Scotto
978-3-7913-8802-1
The doors of centuries-old French chateaux are thrown wide open in this sumptuous photographic cross-country tour. Readers will gain entry to a stunning array of stylish private homes within beautiful historic buildings,­ each one representing very different approaches to décor and preservation.
$55.00 US
Jun 07, 2022
8-2/3 x 12-1/4
Hardcover
240 Pages
Prestel
Extraordinary Collections
Extraordinary Collections
French Interiors · Flea Markets · Ateliers
Marin Montagut
978-2-08-042198-2
The art of collecting—from artist’s palettes still freckled with oil paint, to sculpted picture frames, to a menagerie of wooden toy animals—associating an accumulation of kindred objects is at the core of timeless French style.
$45.00 US
Oct 31, 2023
8 x 11
Hardcover
240 Pages
Flammarion
DK Eyewitness Paris Mini Map and Guide
DK Eyewitness Paris Mini Map and Guide
DK Eyewitness
978-0-241-39775-6
A pocket-sized travel guide, packed with expert advice and ideas for the best things to see and do in Paris, and complemented with a sturdy pull-out map - perfect for a day trip or a short break.
$8.99 US
Aug 18, 2020
3-15/16 x 5-9/16
Paperback
112 Pages
DK Eyewitness Travel
Paris Moderne
Paris Moderne
1914-1945
Jean-Louis Cohen, Guillemette Morel Journel
978-2-08-042194-4
This broad survey of modernism—the most scintillating creative era in Paris—spans all domains: architecture, art, design, entertainment, fashion, film, literature, photography.
$65.00 US
Oct 17, 2023
8 x 9-3/4
Hardcover
356 Pages
Flammarion
French Blooms
French Blooms
Floral Arrangements Inspired by Paris and Beyond
Sandra Sigman Of Les Fleurs
978-0-8478-9906-7
This first book by Sandra Sigman, award-winning floral designer and owner of Les Fleurs, presents arranging flowers in the French style—bouquets that are chic and romantic.
$40.00 US
Mar 21, 2023
8 x 10
Hardcover
192 Pages
Rizzoli
Creative Paris
Creative Paris
Urban Interiors, Inspiring Innovators
My Little Paris
978-2-08-026596-8
Viewed from the streets, Paris is where true inspiration lies. But stepping inside--where real Parisians live, work, and create--makes the heart beat stronger.
$14.98 US
Feb 01, 2022
7 x 9-1/2
Hardcover
352 Pages
Flammarion
World Food: Paris
World Food: Paris
Heritage Recipes for Classic Home Cooking [A Parisian Cookbook]
James Oseland
978-0-399-57983-7
Introducing World Food, an exceptional new series in the tradition of classic cookbooks that takes you on a journey to the world's greatest cuisines and the remarkable cultures they come from.
$26.00 US
Nov 16, 2021
7 x 10
Hardcover
224 Pages
Ten Speed Press
The French Art of Not Trying Too Hard
The French Art of Not Trying Too Hard
Ollivier Pourriol
978-0-14-313549-4
Sick of striving? Giving up on grit? Had enough of hustle culture? Daunted by the 10,000-hour rule? Relax: As the French know, it's the best way to be better at everything.
$23.00 US
Sep 08, 2020
5 x 7-1/2
Hardcover
240 Pages
Penguin Life
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