Chanson masterpieces. Recommended popular songs.
A roundup of chansons, all in one go!
We’ve curated a wide range—from those famous hidden gems known to aficionados to the latest, slightly under-the-radar French music!
We also include tracks by lesser-known artists, so if you’re looking for stylish, high-sense French tunes, this is a must-see!
Chanson enjoyed huge popularity in Japan in the 1960s.
Even if you’re not familiar with chanson, listening to older tracks can evoke a warm sense of nostalgia, right?
We’ve picked out those nostalgic songs too, so be sure to check them out!
Playlist
| Chanson masterpieces. Recommended popular songs. | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| show_chart | Title | Playlist | Review |
| 1east | La Vie En RoseEdith Piaf |  play_arrow | The chanson artist known for the famous masterpiece “Hymn to Love”… |
| 2east | L’hymne A L’amourÉdith Piaf |  play_arrow | French legendary singer, Édith Pi… |
| 3east | Sous le ciel de ParisZAZ |  play_arrow | ZAZ has made it into the rankings yet again. France... |
| 4east | Tu sais je vais t´aimerDiana Panton |  play_arrow | Canadian jazz musician, Dia... |
| 5east | T’en va pasElsa |  play_arrow | “T’en va pas,” by a French… |
| 6east | Je veuxZAZ |  play_arrow | Zaz’s smash-hit song “Je veux”… |
| 7east | Jardin d’HiverKeren Ann |  play_arrow | An Israeli singer-songwriter, … |
| 8east | Champs ElyséesZAZ |  play_arrow | It wouldn’t be an exaggeration to call it Paris’s theme song… |
| 9east | Ne Me Quitte PasNina Simone |  play_arrow | Legendary American artist, Nina… |
| 10east | Le Vent Nous PorteraSophie Hunger |  play_arrow | Swiss-born artist Sophie Han… |
| 11east | Tombe la neigeAdamo |  play_arrow | The chanson famous for songs like “Sans toi ma mie”… |
| 12east | Una bella historiaMichel Fugain |  play_arrow | Many of you probably find this song sounds familiar… |
| 13east | Sans toi ma mieSalvatore Adamo |  play_arrow | “Sans toi ma mie”, Japan… |
| 14east | AmoureuseCLIO |  play_arrow | A French female singe… released in 2019 |
| 15east | Mademoiselle de ParisJacqueline Francois |  play_arrow | Jac..., a chanson singer born in 1922, |
| 16east | La BohemeCharles Aznavour |  play_arrow | A French singer-songwriter born in 1924… |
| 17east | Pain au chocolatJHAS |  play_arrow | A sweet bread from France filled with chocolate, “pain… |
| 18east | Je voleLouane Emera |  play_arrow | A French female singer and actr... born in 1996 |
| 19east | C’est Si BonHalie Loren |  play_arrow | American singer Halie Loren sa... |
| 20east | Göttingen (Göttingen)Barbara |  play_arrow | The beautiful chan… by the legendary chanson singer Barbara |
| 21east | Paris sera toujours ParisZAZ |  play_arrow | A French musician and entertain... |
| 22east | The Soul of Poets (L’âme des Poètes)Juliette Gréco |  play_arrow | Juli, a leading figure in the French chanson world… |
| 23east | Kelkan Ma Di (rumor on the wind)Carla Bruni |  play_arrow | “Kerukan Ma Di ~ Rumors on the Wind” is a no... |
| 24east | La MerMireille Mathieu |  play_arrow | A song by Mireille Mathieu, who represents France… |
| 25north_east | The Hill of Montmartre (La complainte de la butte)Cora Vaucaire |  play_arrow | A refreshing, invigorating breeze flows over the beautiful hill... |
| 26north_east | Les Enfants du Pirée (Never on Sunday)Marie Myriam |  play_arrow | "M..., praised as 'the most beautiful voice in France'..." |
| 27north_east | Sweet Whispers (Paroles Paroles)Dalida & Alan Delon |  play_arrow | A sweetness as if poured into this world from a beautiful star… |
| 28south_east | Je suis MallardLara Fabian |  play_arrow | Released in 1994, with expressive power and vocal ability... |
| 29east | Tell me words of love.Lucienne Boyer |  play_arrow | "Let Me Hear Words of Love" is a French s... |
| 30east | Capri, c’est finiHerve Vilard |  play_arrow | Hervé Vilard was born in Fra... in 1946. |
| 31east | Le lundi au soleilCathy Claret |  play_arrow | Cathy, who has French and Gypsy blood, ... |
| 32east | AquabonistJane Birkin |  play_arrow | As if wrapped in a beautiful, gentle velvet fabric... |
| 33east | Comme d’habitudeClaude François |  play_arrow | Speaking of “My Way,” Frank Sina… |
| 34east | The Whirlwind of Life (Whirlwind)Vanessa paradis |  play_arrow | A cute, lullaby-like song, “Le T…” |
| 35east | Un Homme Et Une Femme (A Man and a Woman)Janet Seidel |  | A classic that has been covered by many artists… |
| 36east | MilolEdith Piaf |  play_arrow | With a light, bright rhythm that puts you in a very cheerful mood... |
| 37east | It’s irreparable (separation)Nino Ferrer |  play_arrow | The lyrics and composition by the French singer Nino Ferrer… |
| 38east | The History of LoveSofia Braila |  play_arrow | Sophia Braila’s refined, refreshing... |
| 39east | Tu verra (Tu verras)Pauline Croze |  play_arrow | Pauline Croze sings, “You will see...” |
| 40east | On My Island (Dans mon île)Henri Salvador |  play_arrow | A beautiful melody that is sad and tinged with melancholy, " |
| 41east | Wait, or go away.France Gall |  play_arrow | The song “A…” has a sentimental and beautiful melody. |
| 42east | Paris canailleYves Montand |  play_arrow | Very bright and brimming with the lively energy of the streets of Paris... |
| 43east | Non, non, non (écouter Barbara)Camélia Jordana |  play_arrow | A song that delicately portrays the feelings of a woman who has had her heart broken... |
| 44east | How to Say Goodbye (Comment te dire adieu)Françoise Hardy |  play_arrow | A wistful, sentimental, and beautifully melodic “sa…” |