List of Famous people born in France

Louis Antoine de Pardaillan, marquis of Antin, Gondrin and Montespan (1701), then 1st Duke of Antin (1711) was a French nobleman. He was painted by Rigaud.

Henri Albert de La Grange d'Arquien, Marquis of Arquien was born in Calais, France, the son of Antoine de La Grange d'Arquien, governor of Calais, and Anne d'Ancienville. His surname is also listed as Lagrange.

Jean-Yves Chay is a French football manager and former goalkeeper.

Bernard de Jussieu was a French naturalist, younger brother of Antoine de Jussieu.

Ernest Psichari was a French author, religious thinker and soldier. The son of noted intellectual Ioannis Psycharis and grandson of liberal writer Ernest Renan, Psichari was baptised into the Greek Orthodox faith. After a troubled upbringing which saw him attempt suicide over an unrequited love, Psichari entered the army for his national service. Enjoying military life, he re-enlisted in the ranks and transferred to the Troupes coloniales in search of adventure abroad. He saw service in the French Congo and Mauritania and wrote a number of militaristic autobiographical works that proved popular with French nationalists. Converting to Catholicism in 1913, Psichari considered becoming a priest but instead decided he could better serve his church in the army. Fighting in the defence of Belgium in August 1914 during World War I, he was killed at Rossignol during the Battle of the Frontiers.

Molla Wagué is a professional footballer who plays as a centre back for Ligue 2 club Amiens on loan from Nantes and captains the Mali national team.

Chrétien de Troyes was a French poet and trouvère known for his writing on Arthurian subjects, and for creating the characters of Lancelot, Percival and the Holy Grail. Chrétien's works, including Erec and Enide, Lancelot, Perceval and Yvain, represent some of the best-regarded of medieval literature. His use of structure, particularly in Yvain, has been seen as a step towards the modern novel.

David Ducourtioux is a French former professional footballer who played as a defender. He is currently manager of Gazélec Ajaccio.

Louis-Marie, vicomte de Noailles was the second son of Philippe, duc de Mouchy, and a member of Mouchy branch of the famous Noailles family of the French aristocracy.

Dominique-France Loeb-Picard, also called Princess Fadila of Egypt, is the ex-wife of Fuad II, former King of Egypt and the Sudan.