List of Famous people born in France

Louis Vigée was a French portraitist, fan painter, artist in pastels and a member of the Académie de Saint-Luc. He is also notable as the father of the writer Étienne Vigée and the painter Élisabeth-Louise Vigée-Le Brun.

Louis d'Ailleboust de Coulonge was the French governor of New France from 1648 to 1651 and acting governor from 1657 to 1658. He caused to be built the house that is today known as the Duke of Kent House, Quebec.

Gil de Ferran is a French-born Brazilian professional racing driver and team owner. De Ferran was the 2000 and 2001 Champ Car champion driving for Team Penske and the winner of the 2003 Indianapolis 500. He also finished runner-up in the American Le Mans Series LMP1 class with his own de Ferran Motorsports.

Marc Caro is a French filmmaker and cartoonist best known for his projects with Jean-Pierre Jeunet.

Christophe Pras was a French rugby union player and coach.