Beautiful French Love Songs
For this Valentine’s Day, we’ve collated a playlist of 20 of the most beautiful French love songs. Enjoy!
Our love-themed playlist features mainly classic French songs, with the last four tracks being recent releases (after 2000).
Read on to hear from Poète co-founder and perfumer Rosalie. She has written about three of her favorite songs on the playlist, which hold a special place in her heart.
20 of the most beautiful French love songs
La vie en rose – Édith Piaf
Tous les garçons et les filles – Françoise Hardy
La déclaration d'amour – France Gall ‧
Quelques mots d'amour – Michel Berger
Et si tu n'existais pas – Joe Dassin
Love me, please love me – Michel Polnareff
Une belle histoire – Michel Fugain
Je reviens te chercher – Gilbert Bécaud
Pour que tu m'aimes encore – Celine Dion
La Javanaise – Serge Gainsbourg
Ma préférence – Julien Clerc
J'ai encore rêvé d'elle — Il Etait Une Fois
LA Bohème — Charles Aznavour
Aline – Christophe
L'Amour, l'amour, l'amour — Mouloudji
Je l'aime à mourir – Francis Cabrel
Quelqu’un m’a dit – Carla Bruni
T'es belle – Volo
Aimer jusqu'à l'impossible – Tina Arena
Amour toujours – Clara Luciani
LA VIE EN ROSE — by Édith Piaf
La Vie en Rose is more than a song—it’s a moment suspended in time. Édith Piaf’s voice carries an intimacy and vulnerability that feels like she’s singing directly to your heart. It’s a melody that wraps you in warmth, and in my interpretation, it transports you to the cobbled streets of old Paris—the vibrant spirit of Pigalle, and the golden glow of the cabaret era. While the lyrics themselves don’t mention Paris, for me, they evoke a city where love transforms the ordinary into something extraordinary, as if everything is bathed in a rosy light. It’s not just a love song; it’s my invitation to dream, to feel, and to experience Paris in its most romantic essence.
LA Bohème — by Charles Aznavour
La Bohème by Charles Aznavour holds a very special place in my heart, not only for its poetic beauty but also for the vivid picture it paints of a time gone by. Aznavour’s voice captures a blend of nostalgia and longing, as he evokes the bohemian spirit of Montmartre—a place where artists, dreamers, and lovers once roamed freely, creating and living with passion. For me, the song brings Paris to life: the winding alleys, the artists’ studios, the cafés where ideas blossomed like flowers in spring. It’s a celebration of youthful ambition and the magic of those moments when everything felt possible.
L’AMOUR L’AMOUR L’AMOUR — by Mouloudji
L'amour l'amour l'amour by Mouloudji is a song that resonates with me. The repetition of the word "love" creates a poetic refrain, almost like a verse that lingers in the soul. Mouloudji’s voice, soft and full of emotion, transforms simple words into poetry, imbuing them with tenderness and universality. The lyrics themselves are rich with metaphor, as love is portrayed as both an eternal flame and a fleeting moment. It’s a love that can be both overwhelming and fragile. Through these vivid metaphors, the song captures the many faces of love.
