From grand estates to simple country cottages, French inspired homes are distinguished by their hipped roofs and flared eaves. However, French ideas take on many forms. Browse these books for building plans and illustrations of Normandy, Provincial, and other French styles.
1. Provencal Inspiration: Living the French Country Spirit
From Home Planners Publishers, 192 house plans inspired by French Provencal architecture. These are stately, symmetrical homes with hipped roofs and charming French shutters. ISBN:1881955893.
2. Inspired by European Design
More than 200 plans from a variety of European traditions, including Tudor, Victorian, French, Spanish, and Mediterranean.3. European Dream Homes
200 French, English, and Mediterranean inspired plans for larger and small homes, plus a discussion of the details that give homes a distinctly European flavor.4. Provencal Interiors: French Country Style in America
You won't find building plans here, but this lavish book has more than 125 photos to help you design interiors with a French country ambiance. ISBN: 087905848X