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[Unregistered]

its the french town the book is set in.

[Ariel]

Villette actually means "little city" in french. One could take this literally in regards to where Lucy Snowe is staying, or figuratively in regards to the cast as making up the "little city" of Lucy's mind.

[Unregistered]

Its obviously a place in france.

[Jacqueline]

It's meant to be in Belgium, based on Bronte's own experience.

[Jason villette]

Hi just interested on where the name Villette comes from ,and what it means<br>Regards<br>Jason