List of Famous people born in Île-de-France, France
Philippe Candeloro
Philippe Candeloro is a French former competitive figure skater. He is a two-time Olympic bronze medalist, a two-time World medalist, a two-time European silver medalist, and a four-time French national champion (1994–97). He has been a commentator for French television during figure skating events at the Olympics. He also voices a villain, "Frozer", in Miraculous: Tales of Ladybug & Cat Noir.
Gabriel Naouri
Gabriel Naouri is a French CEO and entrepreneur. He was previously deputy head of international operations of Groupe Casino until July 2017. Since January 2019, he is the Chairman of Yandex.Market, one the leading e-commerce player in Russia.
Christiane Martel
Christiane Martel is a French actress and beauty queen who became the second woman to win Miss Universe, in 1953. She was the only Frenchwoman holding the Miss Universe title until Iris Mittenaere in 2016.
Ferdinand de Lesseps
Ferdinand Marie, vicomte de Lesseps was a French diplomat and later developer of the Suez Canal, which in 1869 joined the Mediterranean and Red Seas, substantially reducing sailing distances and times between Europe and East Asia.
Yannick Alléno
Yannick Alléno is a French chef who operates the restaurants Pavillon Ledoyen and L'Abysse in Paris and Le 1947 in Courchevel. He has been awarded six Michelin stars in his career.
Sadek
Sadek Bourghuiba, known by the mononym Sadek, is a French rapper from Neuilly-Plaisance, also known by aliases Johnny Niuuum and Sadek Niuum. He was signed to Hostile Records.
Arthur H
Arthur Higelin, better known under his stage name Arthur H, is a French pianist, songwriter and singer. He is best known in France for his live performances—four of his albums were recorded live.
François Corbier
François Corbier was a French television presenter and songwriter.
Jean-Luc Bennahmias
Jean-Luc Bennahmias is a French politician.
Prince Pierre, Duke of Penthièvre
Pierre Philippe Jean Marie d'Orléans was Duke of Penthièvre and a grandson of French king Louis Philippe I and of Brazilian Emperor Pedro I. Declining a proposal to marry into the Brazilian royal family, he chose a naval career and fathered two children without marrying. Prince Pierre was an officer in the Union and French Navies and a global traveler.