List of Famous people born in Centre-Val de Loire, France

René Boylesve, born René Marie Auguste Tardiveau, was a French writer and a literary critic.

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.

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 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 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 is a French footballer who last played as goalkeeper for Rennes in the French Ligue 1.

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, 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.