There is something about seeing France on film that makes you want to be there. From the vineyards of Provence to a little café in Montmartre, these seven movies are filled with romance, beautiful places, and so many of the things that make France unforgettable.
1. A Good Year (2006)
When Max inherits the vineyard in Provence where he spent his childhood, he arrives planning to sell it and return to his busy life in London. Instead, the vineyard, an unexpected romance, and the slower rhythm of life begin to change his plans. With its beautiful Provençal countryside, local wine, and long summer days, it’s a lovely reminder to slow down and enjoy where you are.
2. Paris Can Wait (2016)
What should be a seven-hour drive from Cannes to Paris becomes a leisurely journey through France for Diane Lane and her charming French companion. They stop for wonderful meals and wine, take in beautiful villages and countryside, and simply enjoy the journey. It captures something especially lovely about the French way of life: sometimes the best moments happen when you aren't in a hurry.
3. Chocolat (2000)
When Vianne arrives in a quiet French village and opens a chocolate shop, she brings a little color, temptation, and happiness into the lives of everyone around her. Of course, there is romance too. The old village, beautiful shop, and scenes of food and gathering give the movie its wonderfully warm and charming atmosphere.
4. French Kiss (1995)
Meg Ryan travels to Paris hoping to win back her fiancé and finds herself caught up with a charming Frenchman played by Kevin Kline instead. Their adventure takes them from Paris into the French countryside, with plenty of surprises and romance along the way. It’s funny and charming, with beautiful glimpses of France from the city to the vineyards.
5. Midnight in Paris (2011)
While visiting Paris with his fiancée, a writer who is completely in love with the city finds himself wandering its streets at night and dreaming of another time. Paris becomes part of the story, filled with art, literature, cafés, beautiful architecture, and nostalgia. It captures that wonderful feeling that there is always something magical waiting around the next corner in Paris.
6. Amélie (2001)
Amélie is a shy young waitress at a little Paris café who decides to quietly bring happiness into the lives of the people around her, while finding a little romance of her own along the way. Set in colorful Montmartre, it is whimsical, sweet, and filled with the little everyday moments that make Paris feel so special.
7. My Old Lady (2014)
Kevin Kline plays a New Yorker who travels to Paris after inheriting an apartment from his father, only to discover that an elegant older woman is already living there—and isn't going anywhere. What begins as a problem slowly uncovers family secrets and unexpected relationships, all set against a beautiful Paris apartment and its hidden garden.