| # | Company | Employees |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | 150,393 | |
| 2 |
L'Oréalloreal.com
Develops and sells a diverse portfolio of cosmetic and skincare products, aiming to innovate and cater to a billion consumers globally. |
95,229 |
| 3 |
Sanofisanofi.com
Researching, developing, and delivering medicines and vaccines, addressing urgent healthcare challenges through science, improving people's lives globally. |
93,336 |
| 4 |
Airbusairbus.com
Pioneers sustainable aerospace, designs and manufactures commercial aircraft, offers space systems, defense, security, and provides civil and military rotorcraft solutions globally. |
88,309 |
| 5 |
Schneider Electricse.com
Global energy technology leader, providing efficiency and sustainability through electrifying, automating, and digitalizing industries, businesses, and homes with intelligent devices and digital services. |
87,938 |
| 6 |
Alstomalstom.com
The company develops sustainable transportation solutions, including high-speed trains, metros, trams, signaling, and digital mobility services, while focusing on innovation and project management |
87,128 |
| 7 |
TotalEnergiestotalenergies.com
Global energy company with 105,000 employees focused on energy transition, safety, ethics, innovation, and career development worldwide. |
86,609 |
| 8 |
EssilorLuxotticaessilorluxottica.com
Design, manufacture, and distribution of advanced vision care products, including iconic eyewear brands, luxury licensed frames, innovative lens technologies, and medical diagnostic instruments. |
76,080 |
| 9 |
Safransafran-group.com
International high-technology group, operating in aviation propulsion, equipment, interiors, defense, and space markets for a safer, more sustainable world. |
73,902 |
| 10 |
Thalesthalesgroup.com
Multinational specializing in cybersecurity, defense, aerospace, digital identity, and secure communications for governments and industries. |
65,031 |
| 11 |
Groupement Mousquetairesmousquetaires.com
Large independent retailer with thousands of points of sale in Europe, uniting entrepreneurs, employees, and seven different brands. |
64,976 |
| 12 |
Michelinmichelin.com
Manufactures high-quality tires, components, and composites for mobility, construction, aeronautics, low-carbon energies, and healthcare. Offers exceptional experiences through connected solutions, AI, and the MICHELIN Guide. |
56,897 |
| 13 |
Renault Grouprenaultgroup.com
Global team building sustainable mobility solutions, pioneering automotive innovation, and shaping the future of transportation since 1898. |
55,380 |
| 14 |
ALTRADaltrad.com
Global provider of industrial services and equipment manufacturing, offering high-value solutions across energy, oil & gas, construction, and environmental sectors. |
52,000 |
| 15 |
Air Liquideairliquide.com
A global leader in gases, technologies, and services for industry and health, focusing on innovation and sustainability for a better future |
40,100 |
| 16 |
Keringkering.com
Home to creative Houses across ready-to-wear, leather goods, jewelry, eyewear, and beauty. Designs exceptional products and experiences, committed to excellence. |
38,919 |
| 17 | 37,833 | |
| 18 |
Saint-Gobainsaint-gobain.com
Designs, manufactures, distributes materials, services for residential, non-residential, infrastructure markets; provides sustainable, performing, well-being solutions. |
36,697 |
| 19 |
Faureciafaurecia.com
Designing automotive tech solutions for safe, personalized, connected, and sustainable mobility. A company of the Group FORVIA, contributing to tomorrow's mobility. |
29,764 |
| 20 |
Louis Vuittonlouisvuitton.com
It emphasizes a unique career journey filled with excitement, challenges, and opportunities for personal and professional growth at it. |
27,408 |
| 21 |
Hermèshermes.com
Family-owned French house, creates and sells high-quality objects since 1837, cultivating freedom, transmitting exceptional know-how through 16 artisanal métiers. |
26,494 |
| 22 |
Lactalis Grouplactalis.com
produces and distributes a diverse portfolio of dairy products including milk, cheese, and butter across numerous countries, offering healthy and accessible options. |
21,783 |
| 23 |
Pernod Ricardpernod-ricard.com
Leading global company, crafting and distributing a comprehensive portfolio of premium spirits and wines across 160+ countries, promoting responsible consumption and human connection. |
19,415 |
| 24 |
Groupe PSAgroupe-psa.com
Leading automaker and mobility provider; now known as Stellantis. This entity is one of the world's foremost in vehicle manufacturing and mobility solutions. |
16,153 |
| 25 |
Christian Dior Couturedior.com
Designs and sells luxury fashion, upholding a heritage of creativity and savoir-faire through empowered artistry for clients worldwide. |
16,121 |
| 26 |
Arkemaarkema.com
Designs innovative, sustainable materials; addresses new energy, technology, resource, mobility, and urbanization challenges with materials science expertise. |
14,720 |
| 27 |
Legrandlegrand.com
Global specialist in electrical and digital building infrastructures, providing simple, innovative, sustainable solutions to improve lives and create sustainable buildings worldwide |
14,313 |
| 28 |
Servierservier.com
Develops pharmaceuticals focused on cardiology, venous diseases, oncology, neurology, and rare diseases, prioritizing patient needs and investing heavily in research. |
14,291 |
| 29 |
Framatomeframatome.com
Designs, services and installs components, fuel, and instrumentation and control systems for global nuclear power plants while providing digital and technical expertise. |
14,188 |
| 30 |
Airbus Helicoptersairbus.com
Global leader in aerospace products, services, and solutions, specializing in efficient helicopter solutions for various sectors worldwide |
13,740 |
| 31 |
Hutchinsonhutchinson.com
Designs, produces customized materials, connected solutions for global customers: land, air, sea. Leaders in vibration control, fluid management, sealing technologies. |
13,625 |
| 32 |
bioMérieuxbiomerieux.com
A leading provider of in vitro diagnostic solutions worldwide, focusing on improving patient health and ensuring consumer safety through disease detection and contamination analysis |
13,106 |
| 33 |
Veolia | Water Techveoliawatertechnologies.com
Provides global water technology expertise, ensuring performance, sustainability, and resource protection for communities and industries through advanced solutions and services. |
13,064 |
| 34 |
Yves Rochergroupe-rocher.com
Creates natural, effective, and committed cosmetics from plant active ingredients, cultivated and transformed into high-performance formulas, distributed globally with environmental commitment. |
12,823 |
| 35 |
NAVAL GROUPnaval-group.com
Designs, produces, integrates, supports and upgrades submarines, surface ships, drones, their systems, weapons, and equipment for countries maintaining maritime sovereignty. |
12,753 |
| 36 |
Oranoorano.group
International operator in nuclear materials, provides high-value products and services across the entire fuel cycle, addressing energy and health challenges through expertise and innovation. |
12,605 |
| 37 |
IDEMIAidemia.com
Provides payment, connectivity, cybersecurity, and biometric solutions to financial institutions, mobile operators, and public security organizations globally. |
12,233 |
| 38 |
Lacostelacoste.com
Global fashion and sport brand, offering apparel, footwear, leather goods, underwear, fragrances, eyewear, and watches; two items sold every second worldwide. |
11,006 |
| 39 | 11,000 | |
| 40 |
Groupe SEBgroupeseb.com
Leading company small domestic equipment and professional coffee machines, offering innovative products improving daily lives consumers globally, operating nearly 150 countries. |
9,900 |
| 41 |
Pierre Fabre Laboratoriespierre-fabre.com
Global pharmaceutical and dermo-cosmetic company with strong presence in France. Focused on medical and natural products, operating worldwide with manufacturing in France. |
9,651 |
| 42 |
Plastic Omniumplasticomnium.com
Provides innovative automotive solutions: exterior systems, lighting, clean energy, and complex modules. Focuses on zero-carbon mobility through hydrogen and electrification. |
9,551 |
| 43 |
Peugeotpeugeot.com
Offers customers exhilarating, quality driving experiences through racy design and uncompromised quality, adding excitement to every journey. |
9,490 |
| 44 |
SAVENCIAsavencia.com
Family-owned food group valorizing milk and cocoa sectors for high-quality products, strong brands, meeting consumer expectations and supporting culinary professionals worldwide. |
9,109 |
| 45 |
Vallourecvallourec.com
Provides benchmark tubular solutions for energy, oil and gas, industrial applications, hydrogen, CCUS, geothermal, and solar energy markets. |
8,787 |
| 46 |
Nexansnexans.com
Design, manufacture, and services for cable systems across transmission, grid, connectivity, and industry sectors, focusing on sustainable, decarbonized electricity. |
8,776 |
| 47 |
Moët Hennessylvmh.com
Crafts exceptional luxury wine and spirits experiences worldwide, from nature to consumers, through a portfolio of historic and new brands, with a focus on sustainability. |
8,558 |
| 48 |
Tereostereos.com
French agricultural cooperative processing beet, sugarcane, cereals, alfalfa; global presence, broad product range, customer support, environmental commitment. |
8,366 |
| 49 |
Thales Alenia Spacethalesaleniaspace.com
Designing satellite-based systems for telecommunications, navigation, Earth observation, defense, and space exploration, ensuring connections, monitoring our planet, and discovering the Universe. |
8,168 |
| 50 | 8,119 | |
| 51 |
Imerysimerys.com
Provides mineral-based solutions across diverse industries, including construction, consumer goods, automotive, and energy transition, focusing on innovation and sustainability for customers. |
7,974 |
| 52 |
Belgroupe-bel.com
Leading food producer of dairy, fruit, and plant-based products, globally recognized for branded cheeses and healthy food options distributed in over 120 countries. |
7,770 |
| 53 |
LIMAGRAINlimagrain.com
Agricultural cooperative and international seed group breeding, producing and distributing field seeds, vegetable seeds, and agri-food products worldwide, with strategic partnerships for increased sales |
7,670 |
| 54 |
Royal Caninroyalcanin.com
Dedicated to enhancing the health and well-being of cats and dogs through science-backed, tailored nutritional solutions developed in collaboration with pet professionals worldwide. |
7,649 |
| 55 |
Renault Truckslinktr.ee
Provides trucks for various transport activities, alongside comprehensive support services including financial solutions, maintenance, and electric vehicle options for diverse customer needs. |
7,303 |
| 56 |
Dassault Aviationdassault-aviation.com
French aerospace company designs, builds military aircraft, business jets, and space systems. Leader in new generation fighters, Rafale, Falcon jets, and pioneering digital technologies. |
7,267 |
| 57 |
Citroëncitroen.com
Designs and manufactures popular cars with unique styling and benchmark comfort, inspired by people and their lifestyles, offering a singular customer experience. |
7,218 |
| 58 |
OPmobilityopmobility.com
It is a leader in sustainable mobility, providing diverse solutions including intelligent systems, energy storage, and software development for clients. |
7,217 |
| 59 |
Nestlé Waters & Premium Beveragesnestle.com
Leading global business with prestigious international brands like S. Pellegrino, Perrier, and local brands such as Buxton and Nestlé Pure Life. |
7,195 |
| 60 |
Groupe VIVESCIAvivescia.com
International cooperative agricultural and food processing group specializing in grain cultivation and value addition, serving farmers and consumers worldwide |
7,100 |
| 61 |
CEVA SANTE ANIMALEceva.com
Provides innovative global animal health solutions, including preventive medicine, pharmaceuticals, equipment, and services for both farm and companion animals. |
6,824 |
| 62 |
FM Logisticfmlogistic.com
Optimizing global supply chains from production to consumption, offering warehousing, co-packing, manufacturing, transportation, and distribution with responsiveness, flexibility, quality, and safety. |
6,823 |
| 63 |
Actemiumactemium.com
Delivering bespoke solutions and services globally, combining local business unit expertise to create value throughout the industrial life cycle for a sustainable world. |
6,718 |
| 64 |
ArianeGroupariane.group
Designing, developing, manufacturing, and operating space launch systems and strategic missiles for space and defense sectors. |
6,651 |
| 65 |
Air Liquide Healthcareairliquide.com
Provides home healthcare services, medical gases, and specialty ingredients. Supports chronic patients and supplies medical products to hospitals and healthcare professionals. |
6,583 |
| 66 |
Groupe Clarinsgroupeclarins.com
Family-owned company, promotes responsible beauty, offers high-quality products and services, and values talent while anticipating long-term impact on the planet. |
6,416 |
| 67 | 6,370 | |
| 68 |
Groupe ETAMetam-groupe.com
Family-owned and independent, a leading international retailer in innovative and creative lingerie and fashion, operating through multiple brands and over 1500 stores globally. |
6,300 |
| 69 |
Roquetteroquette.com
Transformation of wheat, corn, and seaweed into high-performance ingredients for food, medications, biopharmaceuticals, and various bio-based products to serve global consumer needs. |
5,949 |
| 70 |
Groupe Le Duffgroupeleduff.com
World leader in bakery, pastry, and catering, operating restaurant chains, manufacturing premium products for hotels, prioritizing high-quality, healthy dishes globally. |
5,761 |
| 71 |
Tarketttarkett-group.com
Worldwide leader in innovative, sustainable flooring and sports surface solutions. Designs and manufactures products for diverse sectors like healthcare, education, hospitality, and offices. |
5,664 |
| 72 |
Virbacvirbac.com
A global leader in animal health, providing innovative solutions for veterinarians, farmers, and animal owners in over 100 countries worldwide |
5,579 |
| 73 |
Groupe Roullierroullier.com
Industrial group active in soil, plant, and animal nutrition, agri-food, and renewable energies. Focuses on innovation and continuous improvement across diverse activities. |
5,365 |
| 74 |
Lesaffrelesaffre.com
A global leader in fermentation with a focus on food, health, naturalness, and sustainability, harnessing microorganisms to address the challenge of feeding the growing population |
5,337 |
| 75 |
SAGEMCOMsagemcom.com
Provides innovative broadband internet, entertainment, and managed energy solutions. Designs sustainable technology, leader in its markets, with employee ownership. |
5,279 |
| 76 |
SCHMIDT GROUPEgroupe.schmidt
Manufactures, designs, distributes inspiring, sustainable living, working spaces under Schmidt, Cuisinella, ID Pro brands. Certified B Corp, people-oriented values, quality, excellence. |
5,148 |
| 77 |
GE Renewable Energyge.com
Engineers energy products and digital services using wind, solar, and hydro resources for global customers, delivering affordable, reliable, and sustainable power. |
4,994 |
| 78 |
Fivesfivesgroup.com
Designs and supplies industrial machines, process equipment, and production lines for large industrial clients, with a focus on future plant development. |
4,958 |
| 79 |
GE Grid Solutionsgevernova.com
Provides utilities and industries with equipment, systems, services for reliable power delivery from generation to consumers, focusing on renewable integration and energy transition acceleration. |
4,934 |
| 80 |
Groupe Eramgroupe-eram.com
French family group distributing brands, aiming for responsible consumption, creating virtuous business models, and fostering employee well-being and performance. |
4,873 |
| 81 |
Groupe Atlanticgroupe-atlantic.fr
Designing, manufacturing, and marketing heating, air conditioning, ventilation, and domestic hot water solutions. Innovating for durable, efficient, connected equipment and well-being. |
4,667 |
| 82 | 4,651 | |
| 83 |
Bostikbostik.com
Leading global adhesive specialist, offering smart solutions for industrial, construction, and consumer markets, improving product quality, building longevity, and user convenience. |
4,640 |
| 84 |
Constelliumconstellium.com
Global leader in designing and manufacturing innovative aluminium products for aerospace, automotive, and packaging markets with 25 manufacturing sites worldwide |
4,425 |
| 85 |
APC by Schneider Electricapc.com
Provides reliable, efficient, connected, and innovative products for IT equipment, ensuring accessibility and security for dynamic IT in a connected world. |
4,378 |
| 86 |
Bonduellebonduelle.com
Family-owned company, agro-industrial player, inspires plant-based diet transition, promotes well-being and planet health through plant-rich food products, responsible farming, BCorp certified. |
4,279 |
| 87 |
Veralliaverallia.com
Leading European producer of glass containers for food and beverages, providing innovative, customized, and environmentally friendly solutions globally. |
4,263 |
| 88 | 4,211 | |
| 89 |
Airbus Aircraftairbus.com
It shares news and insights about its aircraft, sustainable aviation initiatives, and other relevant topics for aviation enthusiasts. |
4,093 |
| 90 |
Zodiac Aerospacezodiacaerospace.com
Leading provider aerospace equipment, systems for aircraft, helicopters, space. Expertise in onboard comfort, safety, and various flight/ground systems, now part of Safran. |
4,002 |
| 91 |
Van Cleef & Arpelsvancleefarpels.com
Crafts exquisite high jewelry, inspired by nature, fashion, and fantasy, upholding a century-long tradition of creativity, refinement, poetry, and enchantment. |
3,963 |
| 92 |
Delpharmdelpharm.com
A leading Contract Development and Manufacturing Organization (CDMO) with 18 plants worldwide producing various dosage forms and serving demanding customers for 30 years |
3,937 |
| 93 |
ArcelorMittal Francearcelormittal.com
produces safe, sustainable steel, supplying major global markets like automotive, construction, and packaging; also a large iron ore and metallurgical coal producer. |
3,929 |
| 94 |
NAOS (Bioderma - Institut Esthederm - Etat Pur)naos.com
French company specializing in skin care and ecobiology, uniting ecosystem and skin biology through its dermo-cosmetic brands Bioderma, Institut Esthederm, and Etat Pur. |
3,833 |
| 95 |
Arcarc-intl.com
This company produces innovative, sustainable glass tableware for individuals and professionals globally, contributing to a circular economy with alternatives to single-use plastic. |
3,807 |
| 96 |
Boulangerie Marie Blachèremarieblachere.com
Opens bakeries with market-style product presentation, staffed by welcoming professionals passionate about traditional French baking, offering daily fresh, quality goods prepared and baked on-site. |
3,724 |
| 97 |
Renault-Nissan-Mitsubishialliance-2022.com
Manufacturing and selling vehicles, leading in zero-emission technology, and developing autonomous drive and connected services for affordable transportation globally. |
3,641 |
| 98 |
FAREVAfareva.com
Global contract manufacturer in pharmaceuticals, cosmetics, and household products, providing tailored R&D, production, and packaging across 41 sites worldwide. |
3,633 |
| 99 |
FAYAT Groupfayat.com
Established in 1957, this French company is a leading independent player in construction and industry, offering innovative and sustainable solutions globally |
3,630 |
| 100 |
Agrialagrial.com
Farmers cooperative, international food brands. Climate, environment focus. People-centered, solid, agile, innovative, initiative-driven company. Human experience. |
3,567 |
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