French explorer who explored North America and claimed territory for the French in Quebec and Montreal, Canada.

Microbiologist who discovered the method of pasteurization to control the growth of germs in milk and food.

Military leader that led the French Resistance against Germany in WWII and later became the President.

Queen of France who was beheaded at the guillotine during the French Revolution.

Dutch painter who lived and worked in France. Most famous painting is called Starry Night.

Invented the first hot air balloon.

A courageous and strong young girl told by God to fight the English. Later became a saint in the Catholic Church.

Italian artist and inventor who was invited to live in a castle in France.

French author who wrote the novels, The Hunchback of Notre Dame and Les Misérables.

A French pioneering aviator and fighter pilot during World War I. He had a tennis stadium was named in his memory.

A French painter, founder of the French Impressionist painting movement.

A French modernist painter, one of the first 19th-century artists to paint modern life.

A French politician, President of France.

A former actress and singer, and animal rights activist.

A prolific French actor who has received acclaim for many of his performances.

A French DJ, record producer and songwriter who has sold over million of albums and singles worldwide.

A French poet, novelist, and dramatist of the Romantic movement. He wrote Les Misérables, The Hunchback of NotreDame and many more.

A French singer-songwriter, performer and film actress. She is considered as France's national chanteuse and one of the country's most widely known international stars.