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Concorde French Language Publications

French Books

Enjoy reading in French, improve your French and get the most out of your visits to France

The publications we sell include:

The Parallel Text Series (Literature)

The ideal introduction to French literature, this series comprises four titles by famous French authors. With their parallel (English and French) texts these books ensure that you have no need for a dictionary


Boule de Suif

Boule de Suif

Guy de Maupassant

Taking place in 1870 during the Franco-Prussian war, this tale reveals the master short story teller at his best.

£9.00
Les Forceurs de blocus

Les Forceurs de blocus

Jules Verne

A tale of romance and adventure that sees Captain James Playfair run the blockade of Charleston during the American Civil War

£9.00
Lettres de mon moulin

Lettres de mon moulin

Alphonse Daudet

Six of Daudet's delightful short stories of Provence in the latter half of the 19th century.

£9.00
Un Coeur Simple

Un Coeur Simple

Gustave Flaubert

The first of Flaubert's Trois Contes. Félicité has several loves during her life but after their deaths her faith undergoes a strange transformation.

£9.00

The Aided Reading Series (Literature)

Add a new dimension to your enjoyment of French literature with our five titles. These are books from major French publishers plus our booklets of keyword translations.

To help you get maximum enjoyment from your reading, the booklet accompanying each title contains page by page translations of the more difficult words and phrases . Each paperback book and booklet comes in a clear plastic folder, keeping them conveniently together. Take the book anywhere without having to carry a dictionary around with you.


Jean de Florette

Jean de Florette

Marcel Pagnol

The gripping novel by the celebrated author and film-maker who grew up in Provence. Together with its equally passionate sequel, it tells of greed, love and revenge.

book + booklet   £9.00
Manon des Sources

Manon des Sources

Marcel Pagnol

The sequel to Jean de Florette. Both novels have been made into magnificent films starring Gerard Depardieu, Yves Montand and Daniel Autheuil.

book + booklet   £9.00
Arsene Lupin, gentlemen cambrioleur

Arsene Lupin, gentlemen cambrioleur

Maurice Leblanc

For those who wish a popular story with a crime theme. This is the first of the books featuring the 20th century character who, for many years, has been very popular with French people.

book + booklet   £9.00
Portraits sans importance

Portraits sans importance

Jacques Filleux

Those of you who like short stories will enjoy this delightful collection of tales about people and events taking place during the author’s boyhood on the Left Bank of Paris.

book + booklet   £9.00
Le Jardin des Oliviers

Le Jardin des Oliviers

Max Gallo

This novel is a story of suspicion and corruption that takes place in “la baie des Anges” and the hinterland of Nice. A serious work, it has adult content and language.

book + booklet   £9.00

Language Learning

Les Chiffres en francais audio book (cassette)

Les Chiffres en francais audio book (cassette)

Master French numbers with our simple but effective number-learning pack.

The pack also includes advice on the pronunciation of French numbers. Booklet plus recordings on audio cassette.

£10.00
Les Chiffres en francais audio book (CD version)

Les Chiffres en francais audio book (CD version)

Master French numbers with our simple but effective number-learning pack.

The pack also includes advice on the pronunciation of French numbers. Booklet plus recordings on CD.

£11.00

Word Games


French Crossword Book

French Crossword Book

Great fun to do and a good way to develop your vocabulary and familiarity with the language.

40 puzzles with the clues in English and 40 puzzles with the clues in French. All answers in French.

£7.50

Books for the Traveller in France


Bon Appetit

Bon Appetit

A dictionary of French restaurant terms

This pocket-sized book will ensure that you understand the menu and know what you are ordering.

£4.80

Books for Children

First French Flashcards

First French Flashcards

A great way to help your child learn simple French vocabulary. 50 cards with a picture and French word on one side and the English word on the other side.

£5.70
French Flashcards

French Flashcards

More flashcards for playing games or placing around the house to reinforce basic French vocabulary.

£5.70
First Thousand Words in French

First Thousand Words in French

A beautifully illustrated STICKER BOOK. The child finds the objects (la voiture, le marché, l’agent de police…) in the large drawings and then places the corresponding stickers in the appropriate boxes.

£7.00
Snap in French

Snap in French

More fun and learning French 50 cards delightfully illustrated with everyday objects

£5.50

Gifts for Francophiles


Carnet d'adresses alsacien

Carnet d'adresses alsacien

A finely illustrated little address book with scenes from one of France’s most beautiful regions.

£11.50
Mon Carnet de Cuisine

Mon Carnet de Cuisine

A delightful little book in which to keep your favourite recipes. Also contains information on traditional French cuisine.

£11.50
Carnet d'adresses provencal

Carnet d'adresses provencal

Another beautifully illustrated address book with scenes from France’s most popular region.

£11.50

Binders for your Magazines

Sturdy, good quality binders to keep your magazines protected and organised.


Binder for La Vie Outre-Manche magazines

Binder for La Vie Outre-Manche magazines

Keep your magazines in good condition.

This La Vie Outre-Manche binder take 12 magazines.

£8.00
Binder for Rendez-vous magazines

Binder for Rendez-vous magazines

Keep your magazines in good condition.

This Rendez-vous binder take 10 magazines.

£8.00