List of Famous people born in France

Joël Robuchon was a French chef and restaurateur. He was named "Chef of the Century" by the guide Gault Millau in 1989, and awarded the Meilleur Ouvrier de France in cuisine in 1976. He published several cookbooks, two of which have been translated into English, chaired the committee for the Larousse Gastronomique, and hosted culinary television shows in France. He operated more than a dozen restaurants in Bangkok, Bordeaux, Hong Kong, Las Vegas, London, Macau, Monaco, Montreal, Paris, Shanghai, Singapore, Taipei, Tokyo, and New York City, with the highest record of a total of 32 Michelin Guide stars among them, the most of any chef in the world.

Jacques de Molay, also spelled "Molai", was the 23rd and last grand master of the Knights Templar, leading the order from 20 April 1292 until it was dissolved by order of Pope Clement V in 1312. Though little is known of his actual life and deeds except for his last years as Grand Master, he is one of the best known Templars.

Laurent Fabius is a French politician serving as President of the Constitutional Council since 8 March 2016. A member of the Socialist Party, he previously served as Prime Minister of France from 17 July 1984 to 20 March 1986. Fabius was 37 years old when he was appointed and is, so far, the youngest Prime Minister of the Fifth Republic.

Patricia Douras Van Cleve Lake, known as Patricia Lake, was an American socialite, actress, and radio comedian. Presented as the niece of actress Marion Davies, she was long suspected of being her natural daughter, fathered by publishing magnate William Randolph Hearst. Lake acknowledged this relationship shortly before she died.

Caroline Receveur Philip is a French fashion blogger, television presenter and actress. Appreaing first as a contestant in reality programs, she entertains her notoriety via appearances in television programs and her fashion blog, as well as a very followed presence on the social networks.

Clément Chantôme is a French professional footballer who plays as a central midfielder for AS Poissy.

Julien Lepers is a French television and radio presenter, and a singer-songwriter, born on 12 August 1949 in Paris.

Ophélie Meunier is a French television presenter and former model.

Liliane Rovère is a French actress.

Victor Lanoux was a French actor best known to English speaking audiences for his role as Ludovic in Cousin, Cousine.