1. Raphaël Jacquelin (1974)

Professional Golfer

Professional golfer who won the French Amateur Open in 1995. He became one of the highest ranked French golfers in the world in the mid-2000s.

2. Jean-Baptiste Say (1767)

French Economist

French economist and businessman who supported free trade and competition.

3. Andre-marie Ampere (1775)

Mathematician

Physicist and mathematician who went down in history as one of the founders of classical electromagnetism. He is also known for writing the Considerations sur la théorie mathématique du jeu...

4. Jean-Baptiste Arban (1825)

Cornetist

First valved cornet virtuoso who was also a famous pedagogue, composer, conductor, and trumpeter.

5. Edmond Audran (1840)

French Composer

French composer known for writing several internationally successful operettas during the late 19th century. One his best known oeuvre's was "Les noces d'Olivette" in 1879.

6. Leo Arnaud (1904)

French-american Composer Of Bugl

French-American film composer best known for writing "Bugler's Dream," which was incorporated into the theme song for U.S. broadcasts of the Olympic Games.

7. Youri Djorkaeff (1968)

Footballer

Forward who played for a number of teams during his long career, most notably Monaco from 1990 to 1995 and Internazionale from 1996 to 1999. He was a member of...

8. Amixem (1991)

YouTube Star

YouTube comedy vlogger who is known for his Amixem channel. He has gained popularity for his frequent to-the-camera commentary videos, which often consist of comedic takes on everyday happenings in...

9. Maurice Jarre (1924)

French Composer

Won three Oscars for Best Original Score for 1962's "Lawrence of Arabia," 1965's "Doctor Zhivago," and "A Passage to India" from 1984.

10. Yannick Bolasie (1989)

Footballer

Winger who has played for Premier League club Everton. He previously played for Crystal Palace from 2012-2016 after spending a year with Bristol City. He was named a member of...

11. Anthoine Hubert (1996)

Race Car Driver

French professional racing driver known for competing in the GP3 series as well as the French F4 Championships. He was known for his association with the BWT Arden racing team. 

12. Natalie Dessay (1965)

French Opera Soprano

Opera singer known who has won worldwide acclaim for roles like that of Fiakermilli in Strauss's Arabella. In 2008, she won both the Laurence Olivier Award and Opera News Award.

13. Nabil Fekir (1993)

Footballer

French striker and attacking midfielder who had a breakout second season with Lyon, winning the Ligue 1 Young Player of the Year award and being named to the 2014-15 Ligue...

14. Jean-Claude Trichet (1942)

French Economist And Central Ban

President of the European Central Bank from 2003 until 2011. He was a member of the Bank for International Settlements board of directors.

15. Franck Avitabile (1971)

French Musician

Jazz artist who was also a skilled mathematician and a student of Bach, Mozart, and Debussy.

16. Françoise Pascal (1949)

Actress/celebrity Liaison &

French Mauritian actress who played a role on the British television sitcom Mind Your Language from 1977 until 1979.

17. Karim Benzema (1987)

Footballer

Star striker who became a member of the French national team in 2007 and joined Real Madrid in 2009. He was named the French Player of the Year in 2011, 2012, and...

18. Brahim Zaibat (1986)

Dancer

Professional dancer and choreographer who first rose to fame as a long term performer with 1980s pop legend Madonna. The pair later began a relationship and were together until their...

19. Raymond Domenech (1952)

French Footballer

Former soccer defender who played on the French national team from 1973 to 1979. He spent his club career with five different teams, most notably Lyon, whom he made 255...

20. Céline Tran (1979)

Actress

Actress previously known as Katsuni who originally came to fame as an adult film star, working in the adult industry from 2001 to 2013 and being inducted into the AVN Hall of...

21. Kurt Zouma (1994)

French Footballer

Center back who made his first professional appearance for Saint-Etienne in 2011, playing with the club until he signed with Chelsea in 2014. He began playing for France in 2015. 

22. Éric Abidal (1979)

French Footballer

French national player who was named the LFP Defender of the Year with FC Barcelona in 2011.

23. Joy Esther (1984)

Actor

Television and film actress who is recognized for her portrayal of Lisa in the 2015 romantic comedy Drama. She also had a recurring role on the mini series Nos Chers Voisins...

24. Olivier Panis (1966)

French Racing Driver

Former professional race car driver who is recognized for having competed in Formula One for ten seasons. He landed his sole win at the 1996 Monaco Grand Prix for the Ligier...

25. Carl Medjani (1985)

Footballer

Center back who joined Monaco in 2013 after spending five years with Ajaccio. He became a member of the Algerian national team in 2010.

26. David Charvet (1972)

Actor And Singer

French actor who played roles on the television series, Baywatch and Melrose Place.

27. Bouna Sarr (1992)

Soccer Player

Defender who has gained fame for his play in French club soccer, including for Ligue 1 squad Marseille. He helped lead the club to the 2018 UEFA Europa League Final, where...

28. Ludovic Giuly (1976)

French Footballer

Renowned French midfielder who has won double-digit titles with various clubs, including Barcelona and AS Roma. With the French national team, he won the Confederations Cup title in 2003.

29. Alessandra Sublet (1976)

Tv And Radio Personality

French television and radio presenter who has hosted a great many shows for France Télévisions, including C à Vous, Fais-moi Une Place and Tenue de Soirée Exigée. She has also served as the full-time...

30. Alexandre Lacazette (1991)

Footballer

French forward best known for his time with the French national team; he has also played for the clubs, Arsenal and Lyon. He was named to the Ligue 1 UNFP...

31. Jean-Yves Thibaudet (1961)

French Musician

Skilled musician whose virtuosity impressed Vladimir Horowitz. He recorded such composers as Brahms and Schumann.

32. Stéphane Bern (1963)

Journalist

French journalist and television show host who is recognized for having presented several high profile TV events such as the Eurovision Song Contest and Secrets d'histoire.

33. Erik Murphy (1990)

American/finnish Basketball Play

Power forward who made his NBA debut in 2013 for the Chicago Bulls.

34. Alexandre Astier (1974)

French Writer Director Editor An

French actor who is known for being the creator, director, writer, and lead actor of the television series Kaamelott where he played the character of King Arthur. He is also...

35. Laurent Wauquiez (1975)

French Politician

Elected President of the Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes Council that began serving in January 2016. He formerly held the position of President for The French Republicans Political Party and Secretary of the State for European Affairs. 

36. Yoann Lemoine (1983)

French Music Video Director

French singer, songwriter, and director of music videos who released his autobiographical album, The Golden Age, in 2013. In 2010 he won two Cannes Lions Advertising Festival Awards.

37. Alexis Mabille (1977)

Fashion Designer

Fashion designer who is recognized for launching his eponymous label in 2005. He has showcased his work at several premiere industry events including the Paris Haute Couture Fashion Week. 

38. Lola Dubini (1993)

Pop Singer

Singer who is known as being a former contestant on the French reality singing competition TV series France Has an Incredible Talent. She also runs her own eponymous YouTube channel,...

39. Ayem Nour (1988)

Reality Star

Television host and reality personality who has become widely known for hosting Le Mag, Le Mad Mag, and L'Œil d'Ayem.

40. Silas Billong (1974)

Footballer

Silas Billong is a French footballer who played 27 times and scored 1 goal for Reims in Ligue 2 in the 2002-2003 season.

41. Vincent Bessat (1985)

Footballer

Vincent Bessat is a French footballer who currently plays for FC Nantes.

42. Guillaume Joli (1985)

French Handball Player

Guillaume Joli is a French team handball player. He plays on the France national handball team which won the gold medal at the 2009 World Men's Handball Championship in Croatia.

43. Newfel Ouatah (1985)

French Boxer

Newfel Ouatah born November 8 1985 at Lyon) is a French–Algerian pro boxer best known to for his amateur success. He won a Gold medal of 2007 African Championship in...

44. Jean-Christophe Devaux (1975)

Footballer

Jean-Christophe Devaux is a French footballer of Polish descent. He last played for RC Strasbourg whom he left in 2007. He scored the winning goal with a free-kick in the...

45. Savitri Devi (1905)

Greek Politician

Savitri Devi Mukherji was the pseudonym of the Greek-French writer Maximiani Portas a prominent proponent of animal rights deep ecology and National Socialist German Workers' Partysm who served the Axis...

46. Zenaida Yanowsky (1975)

Spanish Ballet Dancer

Zenaida Yanowsky is a Spanish ballet dancer and principal dancer with the Royal Ballet in London.

47. Jérôme Blanchard (1981)

Figure Skater

Jérôme Blanchard is a French pair skater. With former partner Sabrina Lefrançois he is the 2004 French National Champion. He also competed for one season with Maria Mukhortova.

48. Salim Kechiouche (1979)

French Actor

Salim Kechiouche is an Algerian-French actor.

49. Thierry Noir (Unknow)

French Painter

Thierry Noir is a French artist who is claimed to be the first street artist to paint the Berlin Wall. His brightly colored paintings which often feature cartoon-like profiles are...

50. Odette Henriette Jacqmin (1982)

French Model-musician

Odette Henriette Jacqmin is a famous Thai-French supermodel actress and singer born in Lyon France on October 13 1982. Raised in France she moved to Thailand at the age of...