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 Aided Reading Series (Literature)
- Language Learning
- Word Games
- Books for the Traveller in France
- Books for Children
- Gifts for Francophiles
- Binders for your Magazines
- Christmas Gifts
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
Guy De Maupassant
In December 1870, during the Franco-Prussian war, the Germans occupy Rouen and some people from the town decide to travel to Dieppe. Their carriage is stopped along the route by a German officer and in order to obtain their release the "good citizens" first win the confidence of one of their fellow-travellers and then, when she has served their purpose, they reject her.
Poil De Carotte
Jules Renard
Poil de Carotte is Jules Renard. This story is an autobiographical account of the writer's own childhood on a farm. It describes the events that take place in the boy's own life.
Through his irony, and with some bitterness, the author expresses his feelings for his mother who bullied him, and his father who neglected him. The book is Renard's best known work. It has been made into both a play and a film.
Jacques Damour
Emile Zola
Jacques Damour is a working-class Republican in Paris. He takes part in the Commune of 1871 but escapes death and is exiled to New Caledonia in the South Pacific. After escaping, he is mistakenly declared dead and he spends 10 years attempting, unsuccessfully, to make his fortune in the United States. He then returns to France to find his wife and daughter. But his wife has now remarried...
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
Lettres de mon moulin
Alphonse Daudet
Six of Daudet's delightful short stories of Provence in the latter half of the 19th century.
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.
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
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
First Hundred Words Colouring Book
Colour the pictures and learn French at the same time - what a delight! Below each picture there are illustrations of key words with the word in French. There is also an alphabetical list of the words at the end of the book. size 160 x 100mm
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.
French Flashcards
More flashcards for playing games or placing around the house to reinforce basic French vocabulary.
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.
Snap in French
More fun and learning French 50 cards delightfully illustrated with everyday objects
Carnet d'adresses aux couleurs du Sud-Ouest
A finely illustrated hard backed address book
Carnet d'adresses Provencal
Another beautifully illustrated address book with scenes from France’s most popular region.
Carnet d'adresses alsacien
A finely illustrated little address book with scenes from one of France’s most beautiful regions.
Mon Carnet de Cuisine
A delightful little book in which to keep your favourite recipes. Also contains information on traditional French cuisine.
Sturdy, good quality binders to keep your magazines protected and organised.
Binder for La Vie Outre-Manche magazines
Keep your magazines in good condition.
This La Vie Outre-Manche binder take 12 magazines.
Binder for Rendez-vous magazines
Keep your magazines in good condition.
This Rendez-vous binder take 10 magazines.
Christmas Gifts
Calendar France
2010
A beautifull illustrated scenic calendar with each month having a different photograph
Calendar Bretagne
2010
A beautifully illustrated scenic calendar. Each month has a different photograph. (size 30 x 30cm)
Calendar Provence
2010
A beautifully illustrated scenic calendar. Each month has a different photograph. (size 30 x 30cm)
Agenda Provencal 2010
Large
Splendid full-page illustrations and photographs bringing France to you all through the year in this week to view diary. Available in two sizes – same content but with different front covers.
Agenda Gardians 2010
medium
Splendid full-page illustrations and photographs bringing France to you all through the year in this week to view diary. Available in two sizes – same content but with different front covers.
Desk Calendar 2010
France
Ideal for the home or office this stand up calendar has views of France.
(size 16 x 14cm)
Agenda des Alpes 2010
medium
Splendid full-page illustrations and photographs bringing France to you all through the year in this week to view diary. Available in two sizes – same content but with different front covers.
Carnet d'adresses Montagnes
A finely illustrated hard backed address book
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