French Famous Names Starting with Letter L

Is a French footballer currently playing for Inverness Caledonian Thistle in the Scottish Premier Le

Is a French footballer currently playing for Inverness Caledonian Thistle in the Scottish Premier League. His position is either left-back or centre-back.His previous clubs include SC Verl in Germany along with a string of lower league clubs in France, Switzerland and Germany, he also had a season-long spell with Ross County in 2005.

Is a rugby union player for Clermont Auvergne in the Top 14. Lionel Faure's position of choice is as

Is a rugby union player for Clermont Auvergne in the Top 14. Lionel Faure's position of choice is as a Loosehead prop. He previously played for the Sale Sharks and won the 2005–06 Guinness Premiership with them. He was called up to the France squad for the 2008 Six Nations [1] and played in the 2009 Six Nations. Altogether has played in five matches in the tournament.

Is a former Stade Français rugby player. Gautherie subsequently played as winger for the PARC (Pays

Is a former Stade Français rugby player. Gautherie subsequently played as winger for the PARC (Pays d'Aix RC Rugby Club) [1]. He currently plays for LOU Rugby in Lyon [2]. He is one of the first French rugbymen to appear fully nude in the Dieux du Stade calendar, appearing in the 2004, 2005 and 2007 editions [3]. Alongside with Morgan Souply and Thomas Mège, he was chosen to promote the 2004 calendar in the media. As a result in the gay community he is considered a sex symbol as evidenced by the existence of a number of fan sites [4]. In January 2007, Gautherie played number 11 in France Amateur - a team chosen from the Federale Divisions which are "amateur" - and beat Spain 47-0 at Aire Sur L'Adour in France [5].

Is a French politician who served as Prime Minister of France, during the third "cohabitation", unde

Is a French politician who served as Prime Minister of France, during the third "cohabitation", under Jacques Chirac, from 1997 to 2002.Jospin was the French Socialist Party candidate for President of France in the elections of 1995 and 2002. He was narrowly defeated in the final runoff election by Jacques Chirac in 1995

Is a French biathlete. At the 1994 Winter Olympics in Lillehammer, he won a bronze medal with the Fr

Is a French biathlete. At the 1994 Winter Olympics in Lillehammer, he won a bronze medal with the French relay team, in 4 x 7.5 km relay.[1]

Is a French professional football goalkeeper currently with OGC Nice, joining the club in the Januar

Is a French professional football goalkeeper currently with OGC Nice, joining the club in the January 2007 transfer window after being released by Scottish Premier League club Rangers.

Was a French Olympic fencer. He competed in the team sabre competition at the 1924 Summer Olympics.[

Was a French Olympic fencer. He competed in the team sabre competition at the 1924 Summer Olympics.[1]

Was a French Olympic fencer. He won a gold medal in the team épée competition at the 1924 Olympic

Was a French Olympic fencer. He won a gold medal in the team épée competition at the 1924 Olympic Games.[1][2]

Is a French football midfielder, currently playing for En Avant Guingamp.

Is a French football midfielder, currently playing for En Avant Guingamp.

Is a French rugby union footballer. He mainly plays at inside and outside centre. His professional c

Is a French rugby union footballer. He mainly plays at inside and outside centre. His professional career started at Toulouse in the Top 14's 2004/2005 season. He only made one appearance for the club however and moved to RC Narbonne for the 2005/2006 season. With Narbonne he played 26 matches in his first season - including five appearances in the European Challenge Cup. He stayed with the club for 2006/2007, and made another 28 appearances, including five more Challenge Cup appearances. He has since been selected for France in their 2007 Tour to New Zealand.

Is a French rugby union player who currently plays at lock for Racing Métro 92 in the French Top 14

Is a French rugby union player who currently plays at lock for Racing Métro 92 in the French Top 14 club competition and is a former captain of the France national team. He began his professional career with CS Bourgoin-Jallieu, playing there from 1998 to 2003 before moving to Castres Olympique. Nallet moved from there to Racing in 2009.

Was a French professional footballer, who played as a goalkeeper and more recently a goalkeeping coa

Was a French professional footballer, who played as a goalkeeper and more recently a goalkeeping coach at Stevenage Borough Football Club, following on from his retirement from the game in 2004.

Was a French boulanger (artisan baker) and entrepreneur whose commitment to crafting quality bread e

Was a French boulanger (artisan baker) and entrepreneur whose commitment to crafting quality bread earned him prestige throughout the world. His father Pierre Poilâne started a baking business in 1932, creating bread using stone-ground flour, natural fermentation and a wood-fired oven. Lionel took over the bakery in 1970, continuing the traditional methods.

Is a former tennis player from France, who turned professional in 1991. He was French National Junio

Is a former tennis player from France, who turned professional in 1991. He was French National Junior champion in 1991, but didn't win a single title (singles and/or doubles) during his pro career. The right-hander reached his highest individual ranking o

Was a French climber who made many first ascents, including Makalu in the Himalaya (with Jean Couzy

Was a French climber who made many first ascents, including Makalu in the Himalaya (with Jean Couzy on 15 May 1955) and Cerro Fitzroy in the Patagonian Andes (with Guido Magnone in 1952).A climbing guide and ski instructor, Terray was active in mountain c

Is a female French wrestler who competed in the Women's Freestyle 63 kg at the 2004 Summer Olympics

Is a female French wrestler who competed in the Women's Freestyle 63 kg at the 2004 Summer Olympics and won the bronze medal.

Is a French professional football player. Currently, he plays in the Ligue 2 for SM Caen. He made hi

Is a French professional football player. Currently, he plays in the Ligue 2 for SM Caen. He made his professional debut for SM Caen on April 4, 2009 in a Ligue 1 game against Toulouse FC.

Was a French singer and musician, a pioneer in the worldbeat genre, as well as a writer and painter.

Was a French singer and musician, a pioneer in the worldbeat genre, as well as a writer and painter.She grew up in Lyon, but returned to Paris in her teens to attend art school. With her partner, Michel Esteban, she helped establish the store Harry Cover,

Is a French professional road bicycle racer for UCI ProTour team Ag2r-La Mondiale.

Is a French professional road bicycle racer for UCI ProTour team Ag2r-La Mondiale.

Is a snowboarder from Andorra. He competed for Andorra at the 2010 Winter Olympics in snowboard cros

Is a snowboarder from Andorra. He competed for Andorra at the 2010 Winter Olympics in snowboard cross. Marin was Andorra's flag bearer during the 2010 Winter Olympics opening ceremony. Tarroch failed to qualify for the head-to-head rounds of his event aft

Is a French author, best known for her two novels: Paris 75016: Hell's Diary and Bubble Gum.

Is a French author, best known for her two novels: Paris 75016: Hell's Diary and Bubble Gum.

Is a Vancouver, BC based French actress, opera singer, dancer and writer best known for her work wit

Is a Vancouver, BC based French actress, opera singer, dancer and writer best known for her work with L’Opéra de la Bastille (Bastille Opera) (Paris, France) and Royal Opera House (London, UK). [1]

Is a talented French football striker. He currently plays for Paris Saint-Germain, in the French Lea

Is a talented French football striker. He currently plays for Paris Saint-Germain, in the French League.

Is a French football player who currently plays for the Belgian club, S.V. Zulte Waregem. The left b

Is a French football player who currently plays for the Belgian club, S.V. Zulte Waregem. The left back has previously played for Olympique Marseille.

Is a Malian football player, he is currently playing for L'Entente SSG.He was one of the most popula

Is a Malian football player, he is currently playing for L'Entente SSG.He was one of the most popular players of Maghreb Fez and recommended itself for many European clubs and move to Racing Club de France and later in 2008 to L'Entente SSG.