List of Famous people born in France

Charles Cottet (1863–1925), French painter, was born at Le Puy-en-Velay and died in Paris. A famed post-impressionist, Cottet is known for his dark, evocative painting of rural Brittany and seascapes. He led a school of painters known as the Bande noire or 'Nubians' group, and was friends with such artists as Auguste Rodin.

Thomas Rouxel is a French badminton player from the Chambly Oise club. In 2016, he won the silver medal at the European Men's Team Championships in Kazan, Russia.

Yves Chaland was a French cartoonist.

Guillaume Auger is a retired French cyclist. He participated in the 2001 Tour de France and the 2004 Tour de France. He was 136th place in both editions. His sporting career began with CC Joigny.

Lorraine Baumann is a French female badminton player. She started playing badminton at aged 8 with her father and brother Marin Baumann, then in 2011, she joined France national badminton team. In 2015, he became the runner-up of Slovenia International tournament in mixed doubles event with Marin Baumann.

Napoléon Alexandre Alkan, born Napoléon Alexandre Morhange, was a French composer and music teacher.

Émile Auguste Étienne Martin Deschanel was a French author and politician, the father of Paul Deschanel, the 11th President of the French Republic.