5 Most Enchanting French Beauties

France is a magical land, filled with delicious foods, historical sites, and most important of all, beautiful women. In fact, some of the most gorgeous women in the world hail from this European country. The following list of five women are some of the most beautiful that France has to offer.

1. Mélissa Theuriau 

While some might guess that celebrities and models would take the number one spot on our list, one of the most beautiful French women alive is actually a news anchor for the French channel M6. Mélissa Theuriau has also worked for several other French channels, including TF1 and LCI, where she first became well-known throughout the country. Her beauty has led to the young anchorwoman becoming an Internet phenomenon, with video montages of Theuriau receiving millions of hits from across the globe. Readers of men's magazine Maxim declared her “TV's Sexiest News Anchor.”

2. Eva Green

French actress and BAFTA winner Eva Green is truly one of the most beautiful women calling the Hexagon home. Born and raised in the French capital, Green has been cast in films from many international directors, and has received many accolades for her performances. In addition to her acting work, she also works as a model. She has represented many major brands, including Armani and Lancôme.

3. Marion Cotillard

Arguably one of the most popular modern French actresses, Marion Cotillard is also a popular singer. Also hailing from the City of Lights, Cotillard first began acting in the mid-1990s. Since that time, her fame has exploded across the globe, with roles in major blockbusters such as Inception and Midnight in Paris. She also starred as Edith Piaf in the lauded film, La Vie en Rose, for which she won several awards, including the Academy Award for Best Actress.

4. Sophie Marceau

Sophie Marceau is another star of the French cinema, having been recognized as one of the best talents in the industry with a César in the early 1980s. She first began working as a model, before transitioning into a period of musical performance. Shortly thereafter, Marceau entered the film world, make her debut appearance in La Boum. She was introduced to the world when she starred in Braveheart with Mel Gibson, and later went on to play a villainous Bond girl in The World is Not Enough. In addition to her acting credits, Marceau is also an author and a director.

5. Audrey Tautou

Audrey Tautou is another recognizable face for movie fans, having starred in the Hollywood blockbuster The Da Vinci Code in 2005. Before working on the popular film, Tautou was well-known in France because of her work in Le Fabuleux Destin d'Amélie Poulain, known as Amélie in English. The film also boasts somewhat of a cult following in American culture. Tautou has also starred in several other movies, including Coco avant Chanel, a biopic based on the life of the famous fashion designer. The film led to her becoming one of the many faces of the Chanel brand.

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