Explore Paris through your favorite stories

Embark on a literary tour of Paris and see where your favourite books are set. 

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Explore books in Paris

Discover books set in Paris and find their story locations.

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The Da Vinci Code

When a curator is murdered at the Louvre Museum, Harvard symbologist Robert Langdon and cryptologist Sophie Neveu must decipher a trail of clues hidden in the works of Leonardo da Vinci to uncover a secret society's conspiracy.
Dan Brown
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2006
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Mystery
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The Hunchback of Notre-Dame

In the heart of 15th-century Paris, a deformed bell ringer's love for a beautiful gypsy dancer sets the stage for a tragic tale of passion, betrayal, and redemption.
Victor Hugo
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1831
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Romanticism, Gothic Fiction
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The Little Paris Bookshop

This novel follows the journey of a Parisian bookseller who sets off on a floating bookstore barge along the Seine. Along the way, he discovers love and healing.
Nina George
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2013
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Romance
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Find books set in Paris

Browse our virtual library: Find classic and contemporary novels set in Paris. Revisit old favorites or find your next literary adventure.

‍Interact with our story map: Follow the footsteps of iconic characters. See where Hemingway dined, Langdon unraveled mysteries, and Marius and Cosette strolled.

Take a free literary tour of Paris

Walk in the shoes of your favorite characters:
‍Become your own tour guide and follow along in the footsteps of your favourite storybook characters. See these story moments brought to life on the Parisian streets.

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See where all your favourite books takes place in Paris.

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