List of Famous people born in France

Pierre Hurmic is a French politician serving as Mayor of Bordeaux since 2020. A member of Europe Ecology – The Greens (EELV), he was first elected to the municipal council of Bordeaux in 1995. In 2020, he defeated incumbent Nicolas Florian for the mayorship.

Pascal Martinot-Lagarde is a French athlete who specialises in the sprint hurdles.

Isabella of Angoulême was Queen of England as the second wife of King John from 1200 until John's death in 1216. She was also suo jure Countess of Angoulême from 1202 until 1246.

Jean Genet was a French novelist, playwright, poet, essayist and political activist. In his early life he was a vagabond and petty criminal, but he later became a writer and playwright. His major works include the novels The Thief's Journal and Our Lady of the Flowers and the plays The Balcony, The Maids and The Screens.

Helen Victoria Baxendale is an English actress of stage and television, known for her roles as Rachel in the British comedy-drama Cold Feet (1997–2003), and Emily in the American sitcom Friends (1997–1998) and most recently Mary Charteris in the British docudrama "the Crown".

Jennifer Decker is a French actress. She is best known for the role of Lucienne in the 2006 American film Flyboys.

Martin Lamotte is a French actor, comedian and director. He participated in several films alongside Le Splendid. He is most known for his role on the TV Series "SoeurThérèse.com" and "Nos chers voisins".

Thierry Paulin was a French serial killer active in the 1980s.

Mathias Bourgue is a French tennis player playing on the ATP Challenger Tour. He received a wild card to advance to the singles main draw in the 2016 French Open, where he reached the second round, losing to world No. 2 Andy Murray in five sets.

Valentine Colasante is a French ballet dancer. She is an étoile at the Paris Opera Ballet.