Is there a french version of the song Ave Maria?

yes there is....

There is a beautiful number (Act 1, 22) "Ave Maria païen" by Esmeralda in the musical "Notre Dame de Paris". Music by Riccardo Cocciante, lyrics by Luc Plamondon.

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