List of Famous people born in France

Yannick Ponsero is a French former competitive figure skater. He won two medals at the World Junior Championships and two medals on the ISU Junior Grand Prix series, including gold in France. On the senior level, he is the 2008 NHK Trophy bronze medalist, a two-time International Cup of Nice champion, and the 2009 French national champion.

Sébastien Joly is a former French professional road racing cyclist, who competed as a professional between 2000 and 2011. In 2006, he joined the Française des Jeux on the UCI ProTour. He was diagnosed with testicular cancer on 25 June 2007, his 28th birthday. He underwent an operation and then completed radiotherapy treatment on 11 September. Joly joined former team FDJ as a coach for the 2015 season.

Alain de Martigny is a French footballer and football manager.

Alain du Plessis de Pouzilhac is a French advertising executive. He was the CEO of France 24. He was President of France Médias Monde from 2008 to 2012.

Alan Simon is a French folk-rock musician and composer, best known for his rock operas performed with noted rock musicians guesting. Simon is associated with Breton Celticism, and his most ambitious works are typically on themes linked to Celtic myth and history. Simon has also branched out into film-making.

Alban Bensa was a French anthropologist. He was director of studies at the School for Advanced Studies in the Social Sciences and specialized in the study of New Caledonia and Kanak people.

Albert Malbert (1914–1972) was a French film actor.