Claude Perrault books in order
French architect and doctor of medicine
- Lived
- 1613–1688
- Country
- France
- Books
- 3
Claude Perrault published 3 books, beginning with The Natural History of Animals (1688).
Updated September 2026
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The Natural History of Animals
Claude Perrault's most-read book.
Other books in order
The Natural History of Animals (1688)
Ordonnance for the Five Kinds of Columns After the Method of the Ancients (1708)
A Treatise of the Five Orders of Columns in Architecture, Viz. Toscan, Doric, Ionic, Corinthian and Composite (1722)
About Claude Perrault
Claude Perrault was a French physician and amateur architect, best known for his participation in the design of the east façade of the Louvre in Paris. He also designed the Paris Observatory and was an anatomist and author who wrote treatises on architecture, physics, and natural history.
Biography from Wikipedia, CC BY-SA 4.0. Photo via Wikimedia Commons.
Claude Perrault FAQ
- How many books has Claude Perrault written?
- Claude Perrault published 3 books that we list, as of September 2026.
- What order should I read Claude Perrault's books in?
- Publication order is a safe choice; the full list is above. Most readers start with The Natural History of Animals.
- What is Claude Perrault's last book?
- The Natural History of Animals (1688).
- What is Claude Perrault's most famous book?
- The Natural History of Animals (1688) is Claude Perrault's most widely read book.
Sources: book lists and dates from Wikidata and Open Library, ratings from Open Library readers. Last updated September 2026.