List of Famous people born in Occitania, France

Bernard Plantapilosa or Bernard II of Auvergne, or Plantevelue, son of Bernard of Septimania and Dhuoda, was the Count of Auvergne from 872 to his death. The Emperor Charles the Fat granted him the title of Margrave of Aquitaine in 885.

Marie-Thérèse Cheroutre was a French historian and professor of philosophy. She served as general commissioner of Guides de France from 1953 to 1979.

David Mélé is a rugby union coach most recently for Leicester Tigers, he was previously a professional player for Perpignan in two spells, Leicester, Toulouse and Grenoble and represented Spain internationally. His primary position was scrum-half but also regularly featured at fly half.

Jérôme Arpinon is a French professional football manager.

Jacques Étienne Victor Arago was a French writer, artist and explorer, author of a Voyage Round the World.

Jordan Souleymane Adéoti is a professional footballer who plays for Frennch club Annecy, as a defender. Born in France, he represents Benin at international level.

Jonathan Wisniewski is a French rugby union fly-half, currently playing for the Top 14 team Lyon following a spell with Toulon. He is of Polish descent and is a grandnephew of Maryan Wisniewski.

Maurice Clavel was a French writer, journalist, and philosopher. He was born on 10 November 1920 in Frontignan, Hérault, and died on 23 April 1979 in Asquins, Yonne.

Thierry Maulnier was a French journalist, essayist, dramatist, and literary critic. He was married to theatre director Marcelle Tassencourt.

Jean-Pierre Bastiani was a French politician.