List of Famous people born in France

Fabien Cousteau is an aquanaut, ocean conservationist, and documentary filmmaker. As the first grandson of Jacques Cousteau, Fabien spent his early years aboard his grandfather's ships Calypso and Alcyone, and learned how to scuba dive on his fourth birthday. From 2000–2002, he was Explorer-at-Large for National Geographic and collaborated on a television special aimed at changing public attitudes about sharks called "Attack of the Mystery Shark". From 2003 to 2006, he produced the documentary "Mind of a Demon" that aired on CBS. With the help of a large crew, he created a 14-foot, 1,200-pound, lifelike shark submarine called "Troy" that enabled him to immerse himself inside the shark world.

Joël Giraud is a member of the National Assembly of France. He represents the Hautes-Alpes department, and is a member of La République En Marche! and former Secretary of the Economic Affairs Committee. He was elected on 16 June 2002, and re-elected on 17 June 2007, 17 June 2012 and in 2017.

Mathias Lessort is a French professional basketball player for AS Monaco of the LNB Pro A. He stands 206 cm (6’9’’) tall and plays at the center position.

Mario Laserna Pinzón was a Colombian educator and politician born in Paris of Colombian parents. Laserna Pinzón is credited for being the founder of the Los Andes University in Bogotá, which was incorporated in 1948 and is a private institution modeled on the United States liberal arts educational system. He also served as Senator of Colombia, and Ambassador to France and Austria and is an author of several books.

Philippe Madrelle was a member of the Senate of France, representing the Gironde department. He was a member of the Socialist Party.

Dominique Paturel is a French voice, stage and film actor.

Pierre Houin is a French rower. He won the gold medal in the lightweight sculls at the 2015 European Championships, 2015 World Championships and 2016 Olympics.

Frédéric Sammaritano is a French professional footballer who plays for Ligue 2 club Dijon.

Jean-Paul Dupré French millionaire, member of the National Assembly of France from 1997 to 2017. He represented Aude's 3rd constituency, as a member of the Socialist Party and of the Socialiste, radical, citoyen et divers gauche parliamentary group. He is the mayor of Limoux.

Augustin Pascal Pierre Louis Marie de Romanet, Comte de Beaune is a French political advisor and business executive, chief executive officer of Groupe ADP since November 2012. He served as the chairman of the Caisse des dépôts et consignations from 2007 to 2012, and held many government positions between 1986 and 2006.