| # | Company | Employees |
|---|---|---|
| 1 |
Ministère de l'Éducation nationaleeducation.gouv.fr
Oversees primary to higher education, universities, public research, youth affairs, and sometimes sports and community life in France. |
131,027 |
| 2 |
France Travailfrancetravail.fr
It is a major player in the French employment market, helping job seekers find work and supporting companies with recruitment needs. |
52,056 |
| 3 |
Ministère de la Défensedefense.gouv.fr
Ensures national territory protection, population safety, supports international defense agreements, and assists other ministries in public service missions. |
37,844 |
| 4 |
Groupe Caisse des Dépôtscaissedesdepots.fr
Long-term investor supporting business development while respecting patrimonial interests, contributing to economic modernization and financial code compliance. |
33,532 |
| 5 |
Ministère de l'Intérieurinterieur.gouv.fr
A professional entity offering a wide range of services, connecting individuals and businesses with valuable resources and opportunities for growth and development |
29,424 |
| 6 |
Assurance Maladieassurance-maladie.ameli.fr
Guarantees universal rights and healthcare access, supports health preservation, and enhances system efficiency through a national network of dedicated collaborators. Collective responsibility. |
28,726 |
| 7 |
Ministry of Economyeconomie.gouv.fr
Government department managing economic, financial, budgetary, and fiscal policies, supporting industry, services, innovation, and public administration. |
20,468 |
| 8 |
Ministère de la Justicejustice.gouv.fr
Manage justice system resources, prepare legal texts, oversee judicial populations, and define public justice policies including crime and victim support. |
20,268 |
| 9 |
Ville de Parislinktr.ee
The company is responsible for governing Paris, employing nearly 51,000 officials who handle administration and decision-making on city-related matters |
14,000 |
| 10 |
Fonction Publiquefonction-publique.gouv.fr
Provides information and resources on public sector jobs, recruitment, training, and public service events in the government sector. |
12,913 |
| 11 |
Ministère de la Santésante.gouv.fr
Government body responsible for public health policy, prevention strategies, and ensuring access to healthcare services for all citizens. |
9,766 |
| 12 |
L'Assurance retraitelassuranceretraite.fr
Management and administration of general social security retirement schemes, including pension calculations, payments, and social action services. |
8,230 |
| 13 |
Ministère de l'Agriculture et de la Souveraineté alimentaireagriculture.gouv.fr
French government body promoting food security, agricultural education, and environmental sustainability. Oversees diverse jobs across food systems and natural resource management. |
6,343 |
| 14 |
CNFPT (Centre national de la fonction publique territoriale)cnfpt.fr
Provides general administration, advice, recruitment, and training for French territorial public service employees nationwide, excluding Paris and some overseas territories. |
6,329 |
| 15 |
Ministères Ecologie, Territoire, Transports, Ville et Logementecologie.gouv.fr
The company is responsible for preparing and implementing government policies in various areas including sustainable development, environment protection, climate change, and energy transition |
6,012 |
| 16 |
Gouvernementinfo.gouv.fr
This company provides real-time updates on government news, practical information, measures, economic player profiles, and results |
4,439 |
| 17 |
Caisse nationale des allocations familiales - Cnafcaf.fr
Provide family financial support, promote social equality, assist with rights access, and foster social inclusion across France. |
4,117 |
| 18 |
CNAMtalent-soft.com
Administers national health insurance, develops services for insured, health professionals, employers, and regulates healthcare access and spending for fair care costs. |
3,739 |
| 19 |
Ministère de l'Enseignement supérieur, de la Recherche et de l'Espaceenseignementsup-recherche.gouv.fr
Coordinates higher education, research strategy, student success, and innovation. Focuses on student well-being, digital learning, entrepreneurship, and teacher training programs. |
3,472 |
| 20 |
Business Francebusinessfrance.fr
Business France promotes French companies internationally, assists with exports, attracts foreign investments, and manages the VIE program, with a global presence in 70 countries |
2,736 |
| 21 |
Institut françaisinstitutfrancais.com
Promotes French culture, language, knowledge, and ideas internationally, supporting artistic exchanges and training French cultural network agents abroad. Strengthens dialogue with foreign cultures. |
2,637 |
| 22 |
Préfecture de Policeprefecturedepolice.interieur.gouv.fr
Ensures safety of people and property in Paris and surrounding departments, combining police and civil security services under local authority. |
2,326 |
| 23 |
Cour des comptesccomptes.fr
Supreme audit institution assessing, auditing, evaluating, and certifying public fund usage to ensure efficiency and inform citizens. |
2,212 |
| 24 |
CCI Paris IdFcci-paris-idf.fr
Represents 840,000 businesses, fostering growth, training individuals, developing projects, and promoting the capital region across 8 departments. |
2,052 |
| 25 |
ONaCVGonac-vg.fr
Established in 1916, this public institution supports veterans, war victims, and their families, providing recognition, assistance, and preserving collective memory |
1,541 |
| 26 |
Présidence de la Républiqueelysee.fr
The company embodies the authority of the French State, with the President serving as head of state, commander of the military, and guardian of the Constitution |
1,400 |
| 27 |
Direction générale du Trésortresor.economie.gouv.fr
Advises Minister, drafts economic forecasts, regulates finance, conducts international negotiations, supports exports, and manages state treasury and debt. |
1,340 |
| 28 |
Ministère des Sports, de la Jeunesse et de la Vie associativesports.gouv.fr
Preparation and implementation of government policies promoting youth, physical activities, sports, associative life, and public education coordination across ministries. |
1,295 |
| 29 |
France's Minister of national education Cabinet
Business providing support and advice to the Minister of French national education, facilitating decision-making and policy implementation in the field |
1,167 |
| 30 |
Mairie de Paris Centremairiepariscentre.paris.fr
Official page for the local government of Paris Center providing information and services to residents and visitors |
1,085 |
| 31 | 1,009 | |
| 32 |
DGCCRF - Ministère de l'Économielinktr.ee
A French administration under the Ministry of Economy ensuring market competition, consumer protection, and safety through regulation and enforcement against fraud |
994 |
| 33 |
DGAFP - Direction générale de l’administration et de la fonction publiquefonction-publique.gouv.fr
The company is responsible for designing and implementing a comprehensive human resources policy for the public sector |
938 |
| 34 |
Cour d'appel de Pariscours-appel.justice.fr
A Paris Court of Appeal reexamines legal cases from lower courts in civil, commercial, social, and criminal matters to ensure fair judgements |
874 |
| 35 |
Autorité de contrôle prudentiel et de résolution (ACPR)acpr.banque-france.fr
Supervising banking and insurance sectors in France, maintaining financial stability, protecting customers and policyholders, representing France in European and international negotiations |
750 |
| 36 |
Direction Générale des Entreprisesentreprises.gouv.fr
Supports businesses, implements industrial policy, defines digital regulation, fosters local economy, guides digital and ecological transformation, simplifies regulations, promotes innovation. |
728 |
| 37 |
CPAM de Paris (Assurance Maladie)ameli.fr
The company is a social security organization in Paris, with over 80 diverse roles dedicated to protecting the health and rights of over 25 million beneficiaries |
691 |
| 38 |
ANR, the French National Research Agencyanr.fr
ANR funds project-based research in all scientific fields, promoting creativity, partnerships, and enhancing French research competitiveness globally through peer reviews and program management |
637 |
| 39 |
Ministere de la Defense - IRSEM, Parisirsem.fr
A French research institute funded by the Ministry of Defense focusing on defense and security issues, providing support to young researchers |
586 |
| 40 |
CMA Francelinktr.ee
Supports artisans, provides business advice, and trains future artisans through apprenticeships, fostering local artisanal economy development. |
567 |
| 41 |
Inspection générale des financesigf.finances.gouv.fr
Conducts evaluations, audits, controls, and advisory missions focused on government priorities, supporting public finance management and accountability. |
557 |
| 42 |
Paris Solidarités - Direction des Solidarités (DSOL)paris.fr
Implementing municipal social action policies, the company provides services and benefits to residents of Paris through its 20 neighborhood sections |
547 |
| 43 |
Cour de cassationcourdecassation.fr
The company is the highest French judicial institution ensuring uniform interpretation of the law by controlling courts and ensuring correct application of the law |
544 |
| 44 |
Le Défenseur des droitsdefenseurdesdroits.fr
Independent state institution defending individuals' rights and promoting equal access to rights for all citizens in France. |
501 |
| 45 |
Conseil économique social et environnementallecese.fr
Advisory assembly representing economic, social, environmental sectors, facilitating dialogue, advising government, evaluating policies, promoting cooperation, informing citizens. |
482 |
| 46 |
DILA (Direction de l'information légale et administrative)dila.gouv.fr
The department handles legal dissemination, administrative information, public debate, and publishing services, reaching millions of visitors and subscribers each year |
475 |
| 47 |
Office français de l'immigration et de l'intégrationofii.fr
Reception, support, and integration of immigrants and asylum seekers, managing immigration procedures, voluntary return assistance, and medical authorization for residency. |
469 |
| 48 |
Administration pénitentiairejustice.gouv.fr
Manage detention of individuals, ensure public safety, prevent recidivism, support reintegration, and supervise sentences in open environments. |
459 |
| 49 |
Services du Premier ministregouvernement.fr
The Prime Minister's administration consists of over a hundred services that assist in policy making and support the Prime Minister |
457 |
| 50 |
ANCT - Agence nationale de la cohésion des territoiresanct.gouv.fr
Support local governments in developing and implementing territorial projects by providing resources and coordinating national territorial cohesion efforts. |
440 |
| 51 |
SGA du ministère des Armées et des Anciens combattantsdefense.gouv.fr
Provider of cross-cutting policies coordination and services for the French Ministry of Defense, driving administrative modernization and reform efforts |
438 |
| 52 |
Caf de Pariscaf.fr
Provides financial aid, social support, and community assistance to families, fostering social cohesion and well-being in Paris. |
436 |
| 53 | 425 | |
| 54 |
Anahanah.gouv.fr
The company is a public institution that provides financial assistance for housing improvements and collaborates with local authorities and national plans |
416 |
| 55 |
l'Institut national du patrimoineinp.fr
Higher education institute training heritage curators and conservators-restorers for public service, offering continuing education and international cooperation. |
416 |
| 56 |
Cabinet du Premier ministreinfo.gouv.fr
The company provides a summary of the role and responsibilities of the Prime Minister in France, including their appointment process and official residence |
415 |
| 57 |
beta.gouv.frbeta.gouv.fr
French government incubator building digital public services through small autonomous teams known as state startups focused on simplicity, trust, and changing rules. |
400 |
| 58 |
CNIL - Commission Nationale de l'Informatique et des Libertéscnil.fr
Regulator overseeing personal data protection, supporting compliance for professionals, assisting individuals with data rights, analyzing technology impacts, collaborating internationally. |
384 |
| 59 |
Préfecture de la région d’Île-de-Franceprefectures-regions.gouv.fr
The company represents the State in Île-de-France, implementing government policies to support sustainable development and cohesion, benefiting all residents |
362 |
| 60 | 355 | |
| 61 |
Agence du numérique en santéesante.gouv.fr
Development and deployment of health information systems, promoting interoperability, security, and user support in healthcare and telemedicine sectors. |
340 |
| 62 |
Etat-Major de l'Armée de Terredefense.gouv.fr
The company is responsible for defending the national territory, participating in European defense, protecting overseas interests, and coordinating personnel management and communication for the Army |
329 |
| 63 |
Direction du Budgetbudget.gouv.fr
The company advises the Government on public finance strategy, oversees state budgeting, coordinates budget control authorities, and manages public financial oversight at European level |
316 |
| 64 |
Métropole du Grand Parismetropolegrandparis.fr
Coordination of economic, social, cultural development, environmental protection, metropolitan spatial planning, and local housing policies across multiple territories and communes. |
312 |
| 65 |
Direction interministérielle du numérique (DINUM)numerique.gouv.fr
Supports government digital transformation projects, shares practical information, initiatives, results, and profiles key actors enhancing state digital efficiency. |
311 |
| 66 | 298 | |
| 67 |
Sécurité routièresecurite-routiere.gouv.fr
French government agency managing road safety policies, legislative coordination, driving license examinations, automated traffic violation sanctions, vehicle registration systems, and national awareness campaigns. |
292 |
| 68 |
Mer et Pêchemer.gouv.fr
Official government entity responsible for maritime affairs and fisheries management, regulation, and sustainable development in national waters. |
284 |
| 69 |
CNAPS - Conseil national des activités privées de sécurité, ministère de l'Intérieurcnaps.interieur.gouv.fr
Regulation and oversight of private security activities, including authorization issuance, disciplinary actions, and professional guidance under Interior Ministry supervision. |
283 |
| 70 |
Conseil national de l'ordre des masseurs-kinésithérapeutesordremk.fr
Unites and oversees 109,000 physiotherapists, ensuring their professional morality, integrity, competence, and adherence to ethical codes and professional duties. |
275 |
| 71 |
Tribunal administratif de Parisparis.tribunal-administratif.fr
It allows citizens to contest local administrative decisions, handling cases in Paris with a team of magistrates and support staff. |
267 |
| 72 |
Mairie du 16e arrondissement de Parismairie16.paris.fr
This LinkedIn page managed by the mayor's office in the 16th district shares job openings and application information |
256 |
| 73 |
Secrétariat général des affaires européennes (SGAE)sgae.gouv.fr
The company is responsible for handling European affairs in France, including preparing the country's positions on EU matters and coordinating with European institutions |
249 |
| 74 |
DRIHLdrihl.ile-de-france.developpement-durable.gouv.fr
The company focuses on providing shelter and housing for the most vulnerable, constructing and renovating homes, facilitating access to affordable housing, and improving living conditions |
247 |
| 75 |
Inspection générale des affaires sociales - Igasigas.gouv.fr
This company conducts inspections and audits in the social sector, advises governments, and supports reforms related to employment, healthcare, social cohesion, and more |
245 |
| 76 |
Centre national de la musiquecnm.fr
The National Music Center supports all aspects of the music industry, from creation to promotion, at national and international levels |
240 |
| 77 |
Secrétariat général-ministères économiques et financierseconomie.gouv.fr
Ensures ministerial leadership of transversal functions, manages central services, coordinates transformation programs, and oversees HR, finance, IT, and real estate policies. |
233 |
| 78 |
Secrétariat Général de la Défense et de la Sécurité Nationalesgdsn.gouv.fr
Assists Prime Minister in national defense and security responsibilities. Manages high-level interministerial meetings and cross-departmental missions for government coordination. |
233 |
| 79 | 231 | |
| 80 |
Mairie du 17e arrondissement de Parismairie17.paris.fr
Sharing news and updates on the 17th arrondissement of Paris, including employment, businesses, new companies, associations, and more |
225 |
| 81 |
France Stratégie / Services du Premier ministrestrategie-plan.gouv.fr
A mission-driven organization in France, specializing in policy evaluation, future forecasting, expert debates, and recommendations for public authorities at various levels |
217 |
| 82 |
CCI Parisentreprises.cci-paris-idf.fr
Supporting the growth of businesses and shops in Paris, offering tailored services for entrepreneurs seeking to create, develop, export, innovate, and enhance the city's reputation |
216 |
| 83 |
Ministère des Solidaritéssolidarites.gouv.fr
The company, under the delegation of the Prime Minister, prepares and coordinates state policies for people with disabilities to promote social integration |
212 |
| 84 |
Autorité de la concurrenceautoritedelaconcurrence.fr
Independent institution overseeing anticompetitive practices, providing market expertise, and reviewing mergers to ensure fair competition and consumer protection. |
212 |
| 85 |
Direction générale de la cohésion sociale (DGCS)solidarites.gouv.fr
Designs and manages public policies to support vulnerable populations, improve social professions, and promote gender equality and well-being. |
207 |
| 86 |
Direction interministérielle de la transformation publique (DITP)modernisation.gouv.fr
Steers government reforms, localizes public action, enhances public service quality and accessibility, simplifies citizen and agent life, improves public action efficiency. |
205 |
| 87 |
CMA Île-de-Francecma-idf.fr
Defends, represents, and supports the growth of crafts, offering economic, territorial, and training actions for artisans and small businesses. |
198 |
| 88 |
Direction générale des collectivités locales (DGCL)collectivites-locales.gouv.fr
The company oversees regulations, finances, and policies for local governments, promotes territorial cohesion, manages European funding, and provides statistical information to citizens |
191 |
| 89 |
British Embassy Parisgov.uk
The company's mission is to develop and support collaboration between the UK and France, focusing on defense, trade promotion, European affairs, foreign policy, and supporting British nationals in France |
185 |
| 90 |
Direction générale des étrangers en France (DGEF)immigration.interieur.gouv.fr
The company is responsible for immigration policies, asylum, integration, and access to French nationality, working in collaboration with various government ministries and agencies |
183 |
| 91 |
Direction de la sécurité socialesecurite-sociale.fr
The company is responsible for developing and implementing policies related to social security, including health insurance, retirement, and family benefits |
179 |
| 92 |
Académie des sciencesacademie-sciences.fr
Dedicated to advancing sciences, providing expert advice to society and government, promoting scientific education, knowledge sharing, and fostering international collaborations. |
176 |
| 93 |
CRE - Commission de régulation de l'énergiecre.fr
Independent authority overseeing electricity and gas markets in France, ensuring proper market functioning and regulating sector competition. |
170 |
| 94 |
Direction régionale du service médical (DRSM) - IdFdrsm-idf.fr
Medical service transitioning from national to regional health insurance funds, sharing updates, projects, and recruitment opportunities for healthcare administration. |
163 |
| 95 |
Conseil constitutionnelconseil-constitutionnel.fr
Established by the Constitution of the Fifth Republic, this jurisdiction oversees the compliance of laws with the Constitution, ensuring legal conformity. |
155 |
| 96 |
US Embassy Parisfr.usembassy.gov
This company provides social media usage guidelines and terms of service through the link wwwstategov/tou |
155 |
| 97 |
GESTIONNAIRE DE PAIE
Specializes in payroll processing and ADP services for businesses |
154 |
| 98 |
Ministère des Outre-meroutre-mer.gouv.fr
Support and develop French overseas territories through economic aid, cultural initiatives, and managing specific regional policies and projects. |
152 |
| 99 | 152 | |
| 100 |
SECRETARIAT GENERAL DU MINISTERE DE L'INTERIEUR
Consultant specializing in urban planning and local management services, providing expert guidance and solutions in those areas |
150 |
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