Madame d'Aulnoy books in order
French writer
- Lived
- 1652–1705
- Country
- France
- Books
- 11
- Also writes as
- Madame D***, Madame D****
Madame d'Aulnoy published 6 novels, 3 non-fiction books and 2 other books, beginning with Mémoires De La Cour D'Espagne (1690). The best-known is The Lady's Travels into Spain (1691).
Updated September 2026
Where to start with Madame d'Aulnoy
Start here
The Lady's Travels into Spain
Madame d'Aulnoy's most-read book.
Standalone novels in order
Fortunée (1697)
Princess Belle-Étoile (1697)
The Bee and the Orange Tree (1697)
The Blue Bird (1697)
The Prince of Carency (1719)
Cabinet Des Fées (1785), with Jean-Jacques Rousseau and Charles Perrault
Non-fiction in order
Mémoires De La Cour D'Espagne (1690)
The Lady's Travels into Spain (1691)
Fairy Tales (1728)
Other books in order
The History of Hypolitus, Earl of Douglas (1698)
Graciosa and Percinet (1815)
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About Madame d'Aulnoy
Marie-Catherine Le Jumel de Barneville, Baroness d'Aulnoy, also known as Countess d'Aulnoy, was a French author known for her literary fairy tales. Her 1697 collection Les Contes des Fées coined the literary genre's name and included the first story to feature "Prince Charmant" or Prince Charming. She is considered to have been a member of les conteuses group of French female authors.
Biography from Wikipedia, CC BY-SA 4.0. Photo via Wikimedia Commons.
Madame d'Aulnoy FAQ
- How many books has Madame d'Aulnoy written?
- Madame d'Aulnoy published 6 novels, 3 non-fiction books and 2 other books that we list, as of September 2026.
- What order should I read Madame d'Aulnoy's books in?
- Publication order is a safe choice; the full list is above. Most readers start with The Lady's Travels into Spain.
- What is Madame d'Aulnoy's last book?
- The Blue Bird (1697).
- What is Madame d'Aulnoy's most famous book?
- The Lady's Travels into Spain (1691) is Madame d'Aulnoy's most widely read book.
- Does Madame d'Aulnoy write under a pen name?
- Yes: Madame d'Aulnoy has also published as Madame D*** and Madame D****.
- Can I read Madame d'Aulnoy's books for free?
- Yes. 2 books by Madame d'Aulnoy are in the public domain in the US and free to read online or download here.
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Sources: book lists and dates from Wikidata and Open Library, ratings from Open Library readers, free texts from Project Gutenberg. Last updated September 2026.