List of Famous people born in France

Bernard Epin was a French writer, literary critic, and communist activist.

François-Xavier Villain was a member of the National Assembly of France. He represented the Nord department, from 2002 to 2017 and is a member of Arise the Republic, a small Gaullist party led by Nicolas Dupont-Aignan. He is also mayor of Cambrai.

Thierry Mechler is a French organist and organ and improvisation teacher at the Hochschule für Musik und Tanz Köln. He teaches future concert students and gives international masterclasses for students of improvisation, piano and organ playing.

Marguerite Georges (1787–1867) was a French stage actress. She was one of the most famous French actresses of her time. She is also known for her affair with Napoleon, but also claimed to have had an affair with the Duke of Wellington, a claim which is considered probable by some historians. She published under the name Marguerite-Josephine Weimer George.

Jean-Claude Lebaube is a former French professional road bicycle racer. He was professional from 1961 to 1969 and won 8 victories. He rode in 7 editions of the Tour de France where he wore the yellow jersey as leader of the general classification for one day in 1966. Other career highlights included a stage win in the Dauphiné Libéré and the Tour de Luxembourg.

Denise Millet was a French illustrator and comic book artist. She worked with her husband, Claude Millet.

Jean Noël Hallé was a French physician born in Paris. He was the son of painter Noël Hallé (1711–1781).

Pierre-Paul Prud'hon was a French Romantic painter and draughtsman best known for his allegorical paintings and portraits such as Madame Georges Anthony and Her Two Sons (1796). He painted a portrait of each of Napoleon's two wives.