Here are the 30 best books set in Paris for you to read before traveling to France! This list includes classic books about Paris, historical fiction set in Paris, novels set in Paris, and more. Some of the most famous titles are The Hunchback of Notre Dame by Victor Hugo, The Ladies’ Paradise by Émile Zola, My Life in France by Julia Child, and Me Talk Pretty One Day by David Sedaris. | books to read before visiting paris | paris books