List of Famous people born in France

Gaston Élie Poulain was a Catholic bishop.

Georges Martin was a French engineer, a graduate of the Special School of Public Works, "mechanical-electrical" section. He designed automobile internal combustion engines including the "Poissy engine" that powered various cars from Simca, Matra, Chrysler, Talbot, Plymouth, and Dodge from 1961 until 1991, and perhaps more famously, the successful V12 Matra Sports engine for Matra's Formule 1 team.

Milly Mathis was a French actress who appeared in more than 100 films during her career. Born on September 8, 1901 as Emilienne Pauline Tomasini in Marseilles, France, she made her film debut with a small, uncredited role in the 1927 German film, Die Liebe der Jeanne Ney. Most of her parts would be in featured or supporting roles. Her final performance would be in a featured role in French film, Business (1960). She was also an occasional performer on France's legitimate stage. She died on March 30, 1965 in Salon-de-Provence, France, and was buried in the Cimetière Saint-Pierre in Marseilles.

Eric of Lorraine, count of Vaudémont, was a Bishop of Verdun and half brother of Louise of Lorraine, Queen consort of France.

Kévin Afougou is a French professional footballer who currently plays as a centre back for Thonon Évian.

Stéphanie, Grand Duchess of Baden was a French princess and the Grand Duchess consort of Baden by marriage to Karl, Grand Duke of Baden.

Jean-Baptiste Pigalle was a French sculptor.