List of Famous people born in Pays de la Loire, France
Stephen Sauvestre
Charles Léon Stephen Sauvestre was a French architect. He is notable for being one of the architects contributing to the design of the world-famous Eiffel Tower, built for the 1889 Universal Exposition in Paris, France.
Estelle Grelier
Estelle Grelier is a French politician of the Socialist Party (PS) who served as Secretary of State for Local Authorities in the governments of successive Prime Ministers Manuel Valls and Bernard Cazeneuve from 2016 until 2017.
Jacques Jouanneau
Jacques Jouanneau was a French actor. He was born in Angers, France.
Thierry Fortineau
Thierry Fortineau was a French actor.
Jean Françaix
Jean René Désiré Françaix was a French neoclassical composer, pianist, and orchestrator, known for his prolific output and vibrant style.
Daniel Eon
Daniel Eon was a French footballer who represented the France national team. He played most of his career with FC Nantes.
Alexia Chartereau
Alexia Chartereau is a French basketball player for CJM Bourges Basket and the French national team.
Urbain Grandier
Urbain Grandier was a French Catholic priest who was burned at the stake after being convicted of witchcraft, following the events of the so-called "Loudun Possessions". Most modern commentators have concluded that Grandier was the victim of a politically motivated persecution led by the powerful Cardinal Richelieu.
Pierre Cambronne
Pierre Jacques Étienne Cambronne, later Pierre, 1st Viscount Cambronne, was a general of the First French Empire. A main strategist of the French Revolutionary Wars and Napoleonic Wars, he was wounded at the Battle of Waterloo.
Casimir Lefaucheux
Casimir Lefaucheux was a French gunsmith. He was born in Bonnétable and died in Paris.