The Three Cities books in order A series by Émile Zola
The Three Cities series by Émile Zola has 3 books, from Lourdes (1894) to Paris (1897). Read it in order, starting with Lourdes.
Reading order: 1 Lourdes (1894) · 2 Rome (1896) · 3 Paris (1897)
Updated September 2026
All 3 The Three Cities books in order
- 1.
Lourdes (1894)
- 2.
Rome (1896)
- 3.
Paris (1897)
The Three Cities FAQ
- How many The Three Cities books are there?
- There are 3 The Three Cities books, as of September 2026.
- What order should I read the The Three Cities books in?
- In publication order, starting with Lourdes (1894): 1 Lourdes (1894) · 2 Rome (1896) · 3 Paris (1897).
- What is the first The Three Cities book?
- Lourdes (1894).
- What is the latest The Three Cities book?
- Paris (1897).
- Is the Three Cities series finished?
- There have been no new The Three Cities books since 1897; Émile Zola died in 1902.
- Did Émile Zola write other series?
- Yes: Les Rougon-Macquart.
More series by Émile Zola
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Sources: series order and dates from Wikidata and Open Library. Last updated September 2026.