List of Famous people born in France

Antoine Court was a French reformer called the "Restorer of Protestantism in France." He was born in Villeneuve-de-Berg, in Languedoc, on 27 March 1696. His parents were peasants, adherents of the Reformed church, which was then undergoing persecution. When 17 years old, Court began to speak at the secret meetings of the Protestants, held literally "in dens and caves of the earth," and often in darkness, with no pastor present to teach or counsel.

Jean Gainche was a French professional road bicycle racer. In 1958, Gainche won the 4th stage of the Tour de France.

Alfred-Auguste Cuvillier-Fleury was a French historian and literary critic.

Jean-Pierre Louis Rampal was a French flautist. He has been personally "credited with returning to the flute the popularity as a solo classical instrument it had not held since the 18th century."

Antoine Alexandre Brutus Bussy was a French chemist who primarily studied pharmaceuticals.

Antoine Bohier Du Prat was a French Roman Catholic bishop and cardinal.