Royalty-free French music can be used to convey the history and culture of France and French-influenced art, society, French cinema and the French way of life. This catalogue of French stock music of Paris and France is available to license and then download as WAV and MP3 files. Seamless music loops can be used in apps or games where you need a short piece of music to play in an endless loop, while the full tracks and alternate mixes can be used for other and general media productions such as TV, film, broadcast, YouTube videos, stage productions, podcasts and more.
A bright and fun version of Offenbach's classic piece Can Can, with a bright and cheeky arrangement. Suitable for funny videos, candid camera, circus and messing around. [Tempo: Fast / 130 BPM]
J'ai vu le loup ("I saw the wolf") is a French folk song, and also a comptine or children's song. The song is thought to have medieval origins. Our arrangement has a traditional French sound with accordeons and medieval sounding flutes and drums. [Tempo: Medium / 85 BPM]
An old, traditional French folk song, performed on two accordeons for a suitably French sound. Moderately fast waltz. [Tempo: Medium / 93 BPM]
The French national anthem, La Marseillaise. Available in two different versions: One with just piano, and one with an accordeon for that French sound. [Tempo: Medium / 112 BPM]
A unique and charming arrangement of a traditional French folk song. Combining classic French sounds and instruments with more contemporary pop influences, this is a fusion of sounds and styles with a sincere / heartwarming feel. Available with or without the whistling. [Tempo: Slow, Medium / 70 BPM]
A traditional French melody, arranged in a typical sound of France, with accordeons and more. Playful and charming, with a waltz rhythm. [Tempo: Medium / 135 BPM]
A laid-back and pretty French waltz. Traditional French instruments and a nice, breezy waltz feel. Quintessentially French, Paris, Parisian, everything that is French. Also works well as old / traditional Fairground music, or an old musical box / Old market square etc. [Tempo: Slow, Medium / 140 BPM]
This is a famous traditional French melody, originally Jean Baptiste Clement and Antoine Renard in 1868. It captures the sound, spirit and feel of France / Paris with elegance, and is available both as a Vocal version (French female vocal) and an Instrumental version. Sweet, swaying and beautiful. The main arrangement sets in at about 00:55. [Tempo: Slow / 112 BPM]
After World War II, Paris is a jazz town, with U.S. influences but also with something French. This wonderful original composition captures the chic, style and fashion of post-war Paris. Available in a Vocal version and an Instrumental version, this has a wonderfully retro feel, but with a fresh, modern sound too. Great for historical and fun productions. [Tempo: Medium, Fast / 140 BPM]
A simple arrangement of two accordeons, playing the traditional French melody, Petit Quinquin. [Tempo: Medium / 110 BPM]
Exotic Jazz with a retro, cinematic and French tone. Features elegant strings, piano, strummed gypsy Jazz style acoustic guitar, accordion, upright bass and drums. Captures the feel of jazzy film scores from the 50's and 60's. [Tempo: Medium / 150 BPM]
A traditional / classic French song that captures the spirit of France. Plaisir d'amour (literally "The pleasure of love") is a classical French love song written in 1784 by Jean-Paul-gide Martini (1741–1816); it took its text from a poem by Jean-Pierre Claris de Florian (1755–1794), which appears in his novel Clestine. We have this available as a Vocal version and an Instrumental version. [Tempo: Slow, Medium / 140 BPM]
An traditional French folk song, performed on two accordeons for a suitably French sound. Tango Feel. Simple but effective - captures the spirit of France. Also nice for comedy, funny video, candid camera and more. [Tempo: Medium / 120 BPM]
A traditional French folk song, arranged for us in a typical sound of France, rich and layered with accordeons, bells and strings. Emotional, passionate. The arrangement and sound is of slightly "grotesque" style and will go well in a historical setting, for French cinema, silent movie, historical footage and more. [Tempo: Medium / 150 BPM]
A cheeky and charming little French number. Available in a vocal version (retro French chic style, male/female duet) and an instrumental version, this light hearted waltz has a quintessentially French style and sound. [Tempo: Medium / 180 BPM]
A passionate and emotive French / European accordeon waltz that captures the spirit of France, Paris and everything traditional French. Heartfelt and genuine. [Tempo: Medium / 192 BPM]
A softly swaying French / European waltz, with a laid-back, easy going feel. A very slightly melancholic undertone combines with a soothing and breezy feel. [Tempo: Slow / 166 BPM]
A light and feelgood French accordeon waltz. Swaying, care free and deliciously melodic. Goes well with anything quintessentially France, Paris etc., whether historical or contemporary. A delightful acoustic guitar solo at 01:35. [Tempo: Medium / 195 BPM]
Accordeon jazz track in a "Hot club of France" style. Playful and cheeky, up-tempo with slight Gypsy or Django feel. Upbeat, fresh and fun, slightly rowdy, with a strong flavour of France, Europe, also possibly Eastern Europe. [Tempo: Fast / 111 BPM]
A very upbeat, fun and cheeky accordeon track in Polka style. Can be France, Eastern Europe, Gypsy etc. A real traditional European party music. Playful and whimsical. Busy, a little bit rowdy, with fast accordeon parts. [Tempo: Fast, Very fast / 114 BPM]
A French or European style accordeon waltz with a slightly hellish feel, this track will go well with anything France, Gypsy, or traditional Europe. It has a subtle undertone of humor, with a tuba solo some way in. Will work for travel and culture, as well as for comedy and productions needing a unique touch. [Tempo: Medium / 197 BPM]
A light hearted, pleasant and joyful French waltz. Captures the spirit of Paris / France with nicely melodic accordeon and a light jazz backing. Happy and care free. [Tempo: Medium / 185 BPM]
A light and feelgood French accordeon waltz. Swaying, care free and deliciously melodic. Goes well with anything quintessentially France, Paris etc. Joyful and elegant - genuinely captures the spirit of France. [Tempo: Medium / 213 BPM]
A traditional French accordeon waltz. Swaying, heartening and warm. Goes well with anything quintessentially France, Paris etc., whether historical or contemporary. [Tempo: Medium / 181 BPM]
A classic Tango melody, performed on accordeon with light acoustic backing band. Traditional accordeon music, with a flavor of Europe, France / Paris. Could also be Italy / general European. [Tempo: Medium, Fast / 130 BPM]
A light hearted, happy and joyful French waltz. Captures the spirit of Paris / France with upbeat accordeon and a light jazz backing. Joyful, like a delightful dance. [Tempo: Medium, Fast / 205 BPM]
A very traditional / classic sounding French accordeon waltz. Heartfelt and passionate, like two lovers in a delightful waltz. Scenes of Paris, France, both historical and today, will work well with this quintessentially French number. [Tempo: Medium / 189 BPM]
A French or European style accordeon waltz with a slightly hellish feel, this track will go well with anything France, traditional Europe, Eastern Europe / European backcountry. It has a subtle undertone of humor, and will work for travel, culture, historical, as well as for dark humor. [Tempo: Slow, Medium / 130 BPM]
Melancholic and tender, with acoustic guitar and mellotron. [Tempo: Slow, Medium / 85 BPM]
Happy, uptempo "Hot Club of France" type jazz / country crossover. [Tempo: Medium, Fast / 118 BPM]
Happy, uptempo "Hot Club of France" type jazz music, performed on acoustic guitars. ("Boulangerie" is French and means Bakery). [Tempo: Fast / 125 BPM]
A romantic and graceful little solo piano track. Sweet and quaint, perhaps about an unlikely friendship or memories of a love affair. At the 1-minute mark the track features some passages with a slight French or Parisian feel, but the track is in no way limited to that. It might just as well be set in New York City or anywhere else for that matter. Performed live on an old piano. [Tempo: Very slow, Slow / 55 BPM]
Mid-tempo Tango featuring accordeon, piano, bass, pizzicato string section and subtle drums. Tango dancing, retro show, freakshow, novelty. Also circus, musical caravan, fairground and merry-go-round etc. [Tempo: Slow, Medium / 84 BPM]
Uptempo and bright, short Tango track featuring accordeon, violin and band. Great for exotic travel, culture, dancing, and for commercials & advertisements. A feel of France, Italy, Spain or other European country. [Tempo: Medium / 119 BPM]
Traditional style Tango track featuring two accordeons and piano with band. Happy and joyful, historical or cultural European style. Can be France, Italy, Spain or other European country, or indeed anywhere where Tango is performed and danced to. Great for travel, exotic places, fun and holiday, as well as for commercials etc. [Tempo: Medium, Fast / 120 BPM]
Traditional style Waltz with acoustic guitars, accordeon and band. Main lead melody played on oboe, giving a the track a dreamy, romantic feel. Old Europe, culture, distinguished and classy. Cultural, historical, great for a period drama or film/TV series set earlier in the 20th century, say, 1920-1960. Ballroom dancing, travel, culture, history. [Tempo: Medium / 80 BPM]
French inspired waltz with accordeon and orchestra. Emotional, swaying, romantic, rich and melancholic. Cultural, historical. [Tempo: Slow, Medium / 83 BPM]
Vintage French pop music, reminiscent of the classic "Je t'aime... moi non plus" hit by Serge Gainsbourg and Jane Birkin. French phrases over a retro rock band and organ. [Tempo: Slow / 100 BPM]
Reminiscent of Al Bowlly's version of "Guilty", featured in french film "Amelie"'s soundtrack, this vintage rendition is excellent if you need to add a retro flavor to your project, or if you are looking for a sound-alike. A 30's jazz ensemble featuring a solo clarinet and string section recorded and precessed so it sounds like an old vinyl. [Tempo: Medium / 127 BPM]
A joyful, live performed, accordeon piece conveying the mood of European cities, perhaps German beer drinking festivals, historical Paris, Amsterdam or Budapest, or street life in Europe, any Eureopan city, fairground, amusement park, merry-go-round etc. Relaxed, playful, historical, cultural. Also good for kids' animation, casual games and much more. [Tempo: Fast / 156 BPM]
A fun and jolly 'hot club of france' style track with acoustic guitar, accordeon and violin. Playful and whimsical, suitable for comedy, novelty, parody, animation, casual games and more. The accordeon gives the track a French tint, but it's by my means limited to France or French content. It's just suitably quirky, zany and jolly. [Tempo: Medium / 81 BPM]
Slow and mellow French music / Parisian music style ballad with accordion over lush strings, pads and keyboards. Streets of Paris, French culture, also suitable for other European cities and European heritage. [Tempo: Slow, Medium / 61 BPM]
Full of 'Joie de vivre' this accordion and mandolin led piece is a bright, filmic, retro sounding waltzer conjuring up visions of traditional European city streets, mountains, lakes, fairgrounds, carousels, flowers and festivals. [Tempo: Medium, Fast / 62 BPM]
A mournful and solemn, but also hopeful and inspirational dramatic underscore track. Starts with cello and gradually builds with acoustic guitar strumming and drums. Sad, but comforting and soothing. Dreamy, inspirational, aspirational. Good for commercials, drama/film and more. ('Pleureuse' is French and translates to 'mourner'). [Tempo: Slow / 78 BPM]
Semi-orchestral track with accordeon melody. European, Balkan or Gypsy feel. Mid- to up-tempo, waltz rhythm. Good for drama, travel and adventure, exploration, holiday, film score and more. Can also be a jewish / Israel track. [Tempo: Medium, Fast / 140 BPM]
A subtle bell and percussion rhythm, with emotional and sorrowful violin lead. European, Eastern European, Balkan or Gypsy feel. Melodic and cinematic, moderately dramatic, genuine cultural / historical European or Balkan music. Can also be Jewish / Israeli / Hebrew. [Tempo: Slow, Medium / 53 BPM]
Irresistably bitter-sweet, warm, inviting and sensual with a dark undertow. French inspired. [Tempo: Slow / 110 BPM]
Uplifting, fun and bright, this is a Hot Club of France style acoustic jazz guitar piece. Saucy and swingin'! [Tempo: Fast / 115 BPM]
A Hot Club of France style jazzy piece where the first 30 seconds are in jazzy ballad style, and then the tempo picks up with acoustic riffing on the 8ths. Charming, warm and irresistible. The underscore and the shorter versions omit the ballad opening and go straight to the main part. [Tempo: Medium / 99 BPM]
Very French sounding solo piano piece. Thoughtful melody. Hints of travel; trains or walking. [Tempo: Medium / 108 BPM]
