Brands & Companies in France

Probiotic yogurt brand owned by Danone SA, sold in more than 70 countries. Activia is positioned as a digestive health product and is one of Danone's highest-revenue dairy brands globally.

French sports car brand wholly owned by Renault Group, known for lightweight performance engineering, motorsport heritage, and the revived A110 sports car.

Sanofi Genzyme's oral disease-modifying therapy (teriflunomide) for relapsing forms of multiple sclerosis, FDA approved September 12, 2012, that works by inhibiting dihydroorotate dehydrogenase (DHODH) to selectively reduce proliferating lymphocytes driving MS inflammation.

Spanish luxury fashion house founded in 1919, owned by Kering SA and headquartered in Paris, France. Known for architectural silhouettes, haute couture, and luxury ready-to-wear.

Italian luxury menswear and footwear brand renowned for exquisite craftsmanship, owned by LVMH.

French luxury jewelry and watch house founded in 1858 by Frederic Boucheron in Paris. First jeweler to open on Place Vendome in 1893. Wholly owned by Kering (Euronext Paris: KER) since 2000. Known for high jewelry, fine jewelry, and watchmaking.

French ultra-luxury hypercar brand founded in 1909. Now operated by Bugatti Rimac, with Rimac Group taking full control following Porsche's 2026 exit.

French luxury jewelry and watch maison founded in 1847, owned by Richemont. Cartier is the largest brand within Richemont's Jewellery Maisons division, which reported €16.5 billion in combined sales for fiscal year 2026.

French luxury fashion house specializing in leather goods, ready-to-wear, and accessories. Owned by LVMH.

French wine estate in Sauternes, Bordeaux, producing Premier Cru Supérieur sweet wines, owned by LVMH since 1999.

French luxury jewelry house founded in 1780, known for tiaras and imperial heritage, owned by LVMH.

French automobile brand producing passenger cars and commercial vehicles, owned by Stellantis N.V. and headquartered in Paris, France.

French premium casualwear brand founded in 1995 in Toulouse, owned by Fast Retailing Co., Ltd. since 2001.

French luxury fashion house founded in 1946 by Christian Dior, owned by LVMH. Haute couture, ready-to-wear, leather goods, fragrance, and beauty.

Prestigious French champagne brand known for vintage cuvées and exceptional quality, owned by LVMH.

French premium automobile brand owned by Stellantis, known for luxury and innovative design.

European sports television network and streaming service providing coverage of major sporting events and sports programming across Europe.

French premium still mineral water brand owned by Danone, sourced from the French Alps in Évian-les-Bains. One of the world's most recognized premium water brands, sold globally.

French luxury jewelry brand known for contemporary elegance and classic savoir-faire, owned by LVMH.

French beauty and personal care brand owned by L'Oréal, offering affordable skin care, hair care, and hair color products inspired by natural ingredients across more than 65 countries.

French luxury fashion house known for haute couture, ready-to-wear, and beauty products.

France's major natural gas distribution company serving millions of customers across the country, owned by ENGIE.

French luxury perfume and cosmetics brand renowned for iconic fragrances since 1828, owned by LVMH.

French cognac brand renowned for exceptional quality and global prestige, owned by LVMH.

Japanese-French luxury fashion house known for bold colors and innovative design, owned by LVMH.

French champagne house known for complex, vintage-free cuvées and connoisseur appeal, owned by LVMH.

L'Oréal Group's flagship mass-market beauty brand, covering skincare, haircare, makeup, and colour. One of the most globally distributed beauty brands, sold in over 150 countries.

French luxury beauty brand owned by L'Oréal, known for premium skincare, makeup, and fragrance products with a focus on scientific innovation and French elegance.

Sanofi's long-acting insulin glargine for type 1 and type 2 diabetes, FDA approved April 2000, that reached peak global sales of $6.4 billion in 2015 before biosimilar competition from Basaglar, Semglee, and Rezvoglar significantly eroded its market share and revenues.

French luxury department store known for Parisian elegance and curated retail experience, owned by LVMH.

Sanofi Genzyme's high-efficacy anti-CD52 monoclonal antibody (alemtuzumab) for active relapsing-remitting multiple sclerosis, FDA approved November 14, 2014, reserved for patients with inadequate response to two or more disease-modifying therapies due to its serious risk profile and REMS program.

French luxury fashion house and brand, part of the LVMH group.

French brand of premium automotive tires for passenger vehicles, commercial vehicles, and specialty applications, with the Michelin brand valued at $10.3 billion by BrandFinance in January 2026, up 17% year over year.

French champagne house renowned for prestigious cuvées and global recognition, owned by LVMH.

American Greek yogurt brand owned by Danone, competing directly with Chobani and Fage in the strained yogurt segment. One of Danone's key US yogurt brands alongside Activia and Dannon.

French professional football club based in Paris, competing in Ligue 1 and owned by Qatar Sports Investments (87.5%) and Arctos Partners (12.5%), making it one of the world's wealthiest football clubs.

Prescription combination vaccine for preventing diphtheria, tetanus, pertussis, polio, and Haemophilus influenzae type b, manufactured and marketed by Sanofi.

French automobile manufacturer founded in 1810, owned by Stellantis and known for the 208, 308, 3008, and 5008 models across European and global markets.

Clopidogrel antiplatelet medication co-developed by Sanofi and Bristol-Myers Squibb, FDA approved in 1997, that became the world's second best-selling drug before its patent expired in May 2012.

French lingerie brand emphasizing comfort, quality, and femininity with focus on high-quality fabrics, owned by Fast Retailing.

Leading French multinational automobile manufacturer and founding member of the Renault-Nissan-Mitsubishi Alliance, specializing in electric vehicles, mass-market cars, and innovative mobility solutions.

French luxury fashion house known for haute couture, ready-to-wear, and accessories, recognized for its elegant design aesthetic and iconic YSL monogram.

French outdoor sports equipment brand owned by Amer Sports, with Salomon footwear momentum accelerating globally in 2025 as a key growth driver alongside Arc'teryx in Amer Sports' record-breaking financial performance.

Renewable energy company specializing in solar power and photovoltaic solutions across Europe, owned by ENGIE.

Sanofi's taxane chemotherapy (docetaxel), FDA approved in 1996 for breast cancer and later for lung, prostate, gastric, and head and neck cancers, that generated $1.4 billion annually by 2004 before generic competition and became subject to major litigation over undisclosed risk of permanent hair loss.

French champagne house founded in 1772 and based in Reims, known for the iconic yellow label, the invention of the riddling table, and the first known blended rosé champagne. Owned by LVMH.

French yogurt brand owned by the SODIAAL dairy cooperative, with the US commercial license held by General Mills. Once the best-selling yogurt brand in the United States, now competing in a market reshaped by Greek yogurt.