French medievalism refers to the cultural and artistic revival of the Middle Ages in France during the 19th century. The literary movement was inspired by Gothic architecture, troubadour poetry, and chivalric legends. Key figures of French medievalism include Victor Hugo, who wrote The Hunchback of Notre-Dame, and the painter Eugene Delacroix. This trend also had a significant influence on the development of the Gothic Revival in architecture, with notable examples such as the medieval-inspired buildings of Viollet-le-Duc. French medievalism had a lasting impact on French culture and can still be seen in contemporary art and design.