11 Must-Watch Romantic French Films That Will Sweep You and Your Partner Off Your Feet

11. La belle et la bête (Beauty and the Beast – 1946)

La belle et la bête by Jean Cocteau, a 1940s adaptation of Beauty and the Beast, is pure magic. Every scene feels like a moving painting, with incredible sets and costumes that make it feel like a fairy tale. Jean Marais as the Beast brings depth and vulnerability, and Josette Day’s Belle is graceful yet strong. Cocteau mixes romance with dreamlike moments, giving the story an eerie, otherworldly vibe. A work of art.