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

6. Les enfants du paradis (Children of Paradise – 1945)

Often regarded as the French Gone With the Wind, this romantic drama is set in 19th-century Paris and stars Arletty and Jean-Louis Barrault. It’s about a beautiful courtesan, Garance, and the men who love her, including a mime artist and an actor. Marcel Carné’s film is rich in emotion and atmosphere, with a stunningly detailed Parisian backdrop.