List of Famous people born in Occitania, France
Sophie Divry
Sophie Divry, is a French writer.
Nicolas Mas
Nicolas Mas is a French rugby union footballer, who currently plays for Montpellier Hérault Rugby in the Top 14. His usual position is at prop. He also plays for the French national team. His nickname is le bus.
Bernard Lapasset
Bernard Lapasset is a French rugby administrator who was Chairman of the World Rugby from 2008 to 2016. He previously served as President of the French Federation of Rugby Union from 1991 to May 2008, when Pierre Camou, then Vice-President took over. He is also vice-chairman of the National Olympic Committee.
Paul Loridant
Paul Loridant was a French politician. A member of the Citizen and Republican Movement, he served as a French Senator for Essonne, a General Councillor for the Canton of Les Ulis, and the Mayor of Les Ulis.
Marie-Ange Casalta
Marie-Ange Casalta is a French journalist and television presenter.
Paul Natali
Paul Natali was a French politician.
Jean Vilar
Jean Vilar was a French actor and theatre director.
Gaston Doumergue
Pierre-Paul-Henri-Gaston Doumergue was a French politician of the Third Republic.
Dennis Appiah
Dennis Appiah is a French professional footballer of Ghanaian descent who plays for Nantes. He is a France youth international having earned caps at under-16, under-17, and under-18 level. Appiah plays as a defensive midfielder and is also capable of playing in defence as a central defender.
Sophie Duarte
Sophie Duarte is a French runner who specializes in the 3000 metres steeplechase. She placed fifth at the 2007 World Championships, setting a French record, and won the individual gold medal at 2013 European Cross Country Championships.