List of Famous people born in France

Jean-Marie Poiré ; born 10 July 1945) is a French film director, and screenwriter. He is the son of the producer Alain Poiré.

Doğan Kuban is a Turkish architectural historian.

Monsieur Francis, Duke of Anjou and Alençon was the youngest son of King Henry II of France and Catherine de' Medici.

Maurice Auguste Chevalier was a French actor, cabaret singer and entertainer. He is perhaps best known for his signature songs, including "Livin' In The Sunlight", "Valentine", "Louise", "Mimi", and "Thank Heaven for Little Girls" and for his films, including The Love Parade, The Big Pond, The Smiling Lieutenant, One Hour with You and Love Me Tonight. His trademark attire was a boater hat and tuxedo.

Johny Placide is a professional footballer who plays as a goalkeeper for Bulgarian First League club Tsarsko Selo Sofia and captains the Haiti national team.

Brice Leverdez is a French badminton player.

Michel Butor was a French poet, novelist, teacher, essayist, art critic and translator.

Fu'ad Aït Aattou is a French actor and model of Moroccan and French descent.

Annick Alane was a French film, television, and theatre actress from Carnac.

Gueïda Fofana is a former French footballer. He was a French youth international and has captained at all levels of youth. In 2010, he captained the France team that won the 2010 UEFA European Under-19 Football Championship on home soil. He operated as a defensive midfielder, but could also play as a defender and was known for his physical style of play. Fofana had been compared to Arsenal legend Patrick Vieira, however he was forced to retire on 18 January 2017 due to ongoing injury problems.