French Classics – Road Trip Playlist

Part of our French road trip playlist series, French Classics

I can’t travel without music. I’ve got to make new playlists everytime I’m planning to go somewhere new, to celebrate the occasion – and to get into the mood. What goes better with your travel dreams, plans, and real life travel than a new playlist!

The most logical place to start for a French road trip playlist is the classics. This is the French music we all know and love. Make this playlist into a mixed CD and you’ll want to stop the car for a leisurely countryside bicycle ride, in the middle of nowhere, with nothing but your wine, baguette, and lover to accompany you…

So here you have it. Ranging from the 40s to 90s but with a heavy 1960s bias (it was just such a good time for music!), here are some classic French songs. Here are our mostly upbeat, mid-tempo picks. Enjoy, francophiles!

1. Jacques Brel, “La Valse à Mille Temps” (1959)
2. Brigitte Bardot, “Ne Me Laisse Pas L’aimer” (1964)
3. Alain Souchon, “Amour et la machine” (1994)
4. Michel Polnareff, “La Poupée Qui Fait Non” (1966)
5. Serge Gainsbourg, “Couleur Café” (1964)
6. Georges Brassens, “Chanson pour L’auvergnat” (1960s)
7. Françoise Hardy, “Comment te dire adieu?” (1968)
8. Edith Piaf, “Milord” (1959)
9. Charles Aznavour, “For me, Formidable” (1964)
10. Jacques Dutronc, “Et moi, et moi, et moi” (1966)
11. Yves Montand, “Sous Le Ciel de Paris” (1964)
12. Charles Trenet, “La Mer” (1946)

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Liked our picks but think we could’ve included a bit more Brel? (I always want to include a bit more Brel). Let us know in the comments below!

Happy travels!
Sasha at TravelerCar

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