List of Famous people born in Normandy, France
Sylvie Lainé
Sylvie Lainé is a French science-fiction writer. Sylvie Lainé won a Grand Prix de l'Imaginaire in 2006.
Zakaria Diallo
Zakaria Diallo is a French-Senegalese professional footballer who plays as a defender for Ligue 1 club RC Lens.
Francisca of Orléans-Braganza, Duchess of Braganza
Dona Maria Francisca de Orléans e Bragança, Duchess of Braganza was the wife of Duarte Nuno de Bragança, a pretender to the Portuguese throne, and the daughter of Pedro de Alcântara, Prince of Grão-Pará, pretender to the throne of the Empire of Brazil. The Duke and Duchess had three sons, the eldest of whom, Duarte Pio de Bragança, is the current pretender to the throne of Portugal.
Vincent Barteau
Vincent Barteau is a former French road racing cyclist. He is best known for wearing the yellow jersey in the 1984 Tour de France, retaining the lead for 12 days, and winning the stage on Bastille day in the 1989 Tour de France. He retired the following year. After retirement he bought a franchise from the Jeff de Bruges chocolate brand and operates three Jeff de Bruges shops in his native Normandy. In addition he directs the Tour de France's publicity caravan and has performed as a stand-up comedian and worked as a consultant for Eurosport.
Jean-Louis Hue
Jean-Louis Hue is a French journalist and writer.
Tongo Doumbia
Tongo Hamed Doumbia is a Malian professional footballer who plays as a midfielder for the Mali national team.
Jérôme Pineau
Jérôme Pineau is a French former professional road bicycle racer, who rode professionally between 2002 and 2015 for the Bouygues Télécom, Omega Pharma–Quick-Step and IAM Cycling squads. Born in Mont-Saint-Aignan, Pineau now works as the general manager for UCI ProTeam B&B Hotels p/b KTM.
Rosette
Rosette is a French actress and producer.
Océane Sercien-Ugolin
Océane Sercien-Ugolin is a French handball player for RK Krim and the French national team.
Michel Barbey
Michel Barbey (1927-) is a French stage, film, and television actor known for his comic roles. He starred in the 1950 film Dominique.