List of Famous people born in France

Admiral comte Pierre André de Suffren de Saint Tropez, bailli de Suffren, Château de Saint-Cannat) was a French Navy officer and admiral. Beginning his career during the War of the Austrian Succession, he fought in the Seven Years' War, where he was taken prisoner at the Battle of Lagos. Promoted to Captain in 1772, he was one of the aids of Admiral d'Estaing during the Naval battles of the American Revolutionary War, notably taking part in the Siege of Savannah.

Angelin Preljocaj is a French dancer and choreographer of contemporary dance.

Jean Sorel is a French actor.

Arnaud Donckele is a French chef. He currently runs La Vague d'Or restaurant at Cheval Blanc St-Tropez hotel located in Saint-Tropez. Arnaud Donckele has three stars at the Guide Michelin since 2013.

Sérigne M'Baye Gueye, better known by his stage name Disiz,, is a French rapper and actor. Born to a Senegalese father and Belgian mother, he grew up listening to hip hop.

Léon Gambetta was a French statesman, prominent during and after the Franco-Prussian War.

India Hair is a French actress. She was born in Saumur to an American father and an English mother. Her film credits include Camille Rewinds, Jacky in Women's Kingdom, Brèves de comptoir and High Society. She has also appeared in the television series Boulevard du Palais.

Nina Companeez was a French screenwriter and film director. Nina Companeez was the younger daughter of Russian Jewish émigré screenwriter Jacques Companéez and younger sister of contralto Irène Companeez. She was the mother of actress Valentine Varela.

Antonin Baudry, born May 6, 1975, also known by the writing pseudonym Abel Lanzac, is a French diplomat specializing in cultural affairs, comic book author, screenwriter, and film director.

Mickaël Mawem is a French professional rock climber. He qualified for the 2020 Summer Olympics through finishing 7th at the 2019 IFSC Climbing World Championships. He also won the bouldering event at the 2019 IFSC Climbing European Championships.