List of Famous people born in Centre-Val de Loire, France
René Boylesve
René Boylesve, born René Marie Auguste Tardiveau, was a French writer and a literary critic.
Yolande of Dampierre
François Bonneau
François Bonneau is a French educationalist, politician, and incumbent president of the Centre-Val de Loire regional council. He is a member of the Socialist Party.
Francoise d'Orléans-Longueville
Françoise d'Orléans was the second wife of Louis de Bourbon, Prince of Condé, a "Prince du Sang" and leader of the Huguenots during the French Wars of Religion.
Ernest Goüin
Ernest Goüin was a French civil engineer and industrialist. In 1846 he founded Ernest Goüin & Cie. ; the company initially built locomotives, and diversified into bridge building and railway construction projects. His name is one of the 72 names inscribed on the Eiffel Tower.
Leïla Heurtault
Leïla Heurtault is a French karateka. She is a three-time medalist, including two golds, in the women's team kumite event at the World Karate Championships.
Olivier Sorin
Olivier Sorin is a French footballer who last played as goalkeeper for Rennes in the French Ligue 1.
Monsef Zerka
Monsef Zerka is a French-born Moroccan former professional footballer. He originally played as a striker, but throughout his career he has also played as a fullback and as a midfielder.
John I, Duke of Brittany
John I, known as John the Red due to the colour of his beard, was Duke of Brittany from 1221 to his death and 2nd Earl of Richmond in 1268.