| # | Company | Employees |
|---|---|---|
| 1 |
BNP Paribasgroup.bnpparibas
Leading bank in Europe, provides financial solutions for individuals, businesses, and institutions, including financing, investment, savings, and protection insurance across 64 countries. |
155,716 |
| 2 | 150,393 | |
| 3 | 148,548 | |
| 4 |
Orangeorange.com
A leading global telecommunications operator offering services to millions of customers and multinational companies across 26 countries |
146,935 |
| 5 |
Carrefourcarrefour.fr
Operates grocery retail formats: hypermarkets, supermarkets, cash & carry, convenience stores. Major employer and local supply chain partner in over 30 countries. |
107,234 |
| 6 |
Decathlondecathlon-united.media
A global sports retailer offering affordable world-class products for beginners to professionals, making sports accessible worldwide |
103,020 |
| 7 |
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 |
| 8 |
TotalEnergiestotalenergies.com
Global energy company with 105,000 employees focused on energy transition, safety, ethics, innovation, and career development worldwide. |
86,609 |
| 9 | 81,198 | |
| 10 |
Groupe Crédit Agricolecredit-agricole.com
Leading European retail bank offering comprehensive financial services including loans, insurance, asset management, corporate banking, and customer-focused solutions. |
76,287 |
| 11 |
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 |
| 12 |
Leroy Merlinadeo.com
Helps people worldwide with home improvement projects, including renovations, extensions, decoration, and repairs, offering DIY solutions for various home needs. |
65,926 |
| 13 |
Groupement Mousquetairesmousquetaires.com
Large independent retailer with thousands of points of sale in Europe, uniting entrepreneurs, employees, and seven different brands. |
64,976 |
| 14 |
Crédit Mutuel Alliance Fédéralecreditmutuel.fr
Leading bancassurance provider in France, offering multi-service solutions to individuals, local professionals, and businesses of all sizes, through a vast network of sales points. |
64,344 |
| 15 |
Groupe SNCFgroupe-sncf.com
A global leader in public transportation offering train services, passenger solutions, ticket booking, and mobility options through five divisions |
60,749 |
| 16 |
Auchan Retailauchan-retail.com
Operating hypermarkets, supermarkets, and convenience stores across twelve countries while providing healthy local produce through integrated physical and digital shopping experiences globally. |
58,959 |
| 17 |
La Poste Groupelapostegroupe.com
International postal services provider delivering parcels globally while managing banking, insurance, digital trust solutions, and essential public services through a vast physical network. |
56,037 |
| 18 |
Renault Grouprenaultgroup.com
Global team building sustainable mobility solutions, pioneering automotive innovation, and shaping the future of transportation since 1898. |
55,380 |
| 19 |
SEPHORAinside-sephora.com
Global prestige beauty retailer offering curated cosmetics, fragrance, skincare, and haircare through thousands of stores and offices while fostering inclusive, authentic customer experiences. |
51,352 |
| 20 |
Intermarchécarrieres-mousquetaires.com
Specializing in fresh products, this company operates a network of over 2,300 stores in Europe, offering various formats to meet customer needs |
49,569 |
| 21 |
Societe Generalesocietegenerale.com
A leading European financial services group offering sustainable growth, innovative financial solutions, and responsible banking to individuals, businesses, and investors worldwide |
44,226 |
| 22 |
Groupe BPCEgroupebpce.com
French banking and insurance services through cooperative networks and subsidiaries, offering savings, financing, cash management, and wholesale banking to customers. |
42,971 |
| 23 | 42,838 | |
| 24 |
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 |
| 25 |
Groupamagroupama-gan-recrute.com
The company emphasizes mutualist values, prioritizing human connection over qualifications, to serve their 115 million clients worldwide with trust-building expertise |
31,559 |
| 26 |
Groupama Grand Estgroupama-gan-recrute.com
A mutualist company in Eastern France, serving 400,000 members across 12 regions, supporting local businesses, associations, and employing 6,000 people annually |
28,000 |
| 27 |
Groupama d'Ocgroupama.fr
Insurance company serving 14 departments with 345 branches in Southern France, offering a range of insurance products and services |
28,000 |
| 28 |
Groupama Loire Bretagnegroupama-gan-recrute.com
A leading mutual insurance company in the region, fostering trust and supporting members to build their lives confidently through a strong local presence and collaborative culture |
28,000 |
| 29 |
Louis Vuittonlouisvuitton.com
It emphasizes a unique career journey filled with excitement, challenges, and opportunities for personal and professional growth at it. |
27,408 |
| 30 |
DECATHLON FRANCErecrutement.decathlon.fr
A global sports retailer offering affordable world-class products for beginners to professionals, making sports accessible worldwide |
27,349 |
| 31 |
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 |
| 32 |
Pharmacie
This company specializes in pharmacy and pharmaceutical sciences, focusing on the conception, action, preparation, and dispensation of medications with consideration for interactions |
26,245 |
| 33 |
Lidl Francelidl.fr
Leading discount retailer in France, operating over 1,570 stores with 45,000 employees. Focuses on proximity, selected assortment, and continuous store modernization. |
21,992 |
| 34 |
Soneparsonepar.com
Distributes electrical equipment, solutions, and services globally to businesses, aiming to simplify customer experience with sustainable options in building, industry, and energy markets. |
21,950 |
| 35 |
Caisse dEpargnecaisse-epargne.fr
Regional cooperative bank part of a large banking group, financing public sector, social housing, and social economy actors. |
21,469 |
| 36 |
Fnac Dartyfnacdarty.com
European omnichannel distribution leader in cultural goods, leisure products, technical items, household appliances, and related services, committed to informed choices and sustainable consumption. |
21,317 |
| 37 |
Club Medclubmed.us
A world leader in all-inclusive vacations, Club Med offers upscale, multicultural experiences at 70 resorts worldwide, as well as cruises and luxury accommodations |
21,000 |
| 38 |
La Banque Postalelabanquepostale.com
French bank offering financial products and services to nearly half the French population, focusing on accessibility, trust, and local presence for all customers. |
20,318 |
| 39 |
Groupe Covéacovea.com
A leading mutual insurance group in France, specializing in property and liability insurance, promoting social economy values while maintaining individual identities of its affiliated members |
19,976 |
| 40 |
SNCF Voyageurssncf-voyageurs.com
SNCF Voyageurs is a subsidiary of the SNCF Group responsible for passenger transportation on the French national railway network |
18,564 |
| 41 | 17,542 | |
| 42 | 16,616 | |
| 43 |
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 |
| 44 |
Crédit Mutuelcreditmutuel.com
A mutual banking network across France, focused on quality service for members, long-term development, and employee growth within a decentralized structure. |
15,063 |
| 45 |
Freeetre-free.fr
Leading European telecommunications group offering fixed and mobile high-speed internet, serving millions of subscribers across France, Italy, and Poland. |
13,192 |
| 46 |
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 |
| 47 |
Bouygues Telecombouyguestelecom.fr
Connecting people through technology, enhancing human relationships, and providing various telecom, IT, and digital services to foster connections. |
12,092 |
| 48 |
Monoprixentreprise.monoprix.fr
Operates diverse city-center stores, offering innovative products and services to make quality accessible, while boosting local economies and urban vitality. |
11,761 |
| 49 | 11,444 | |
| 50 |
SFRrecrutement.sfr.com
French telecoms operator providing comprehensive range of mobile and broadband services to private and business customers, leading market shares. |
11,294 |
| 51 |
AXA en Franceaxa.fr
A global leader in insurance, AXA protects 93 million clients worldwide with a range of products and services for individuals, professionals, and businesses |
11,225 |
| 52 |
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 |
| 53 |
Groupe Casinogroupe-casino.fr
Distributes safe, high-quality products, welcomes, connects, serves, brings together people. Develops and enhances banners in France and Latin America for consumer satisfaction. |
10,916 |
| 54 |
Croix-Rouge françaisecroix-rouge.fr
Manages a network of health, medico-social, and training establishments and services, employing staff dedicated to assisting vulnerable populations. |
10,865 |
| 55 |
Europcar Mobility Groupeuropcar-mobility-group.com
Provides diverse car and van rental services, from short-term to long-term, through multiple brands across over 130 countries, aiming for easy and eco-friendly mobility solutions. |
10,781 |
| 56 |
Novotel Hotelsall.accor.com
Provides modern design hotels creating relaxed, lively atmospheres for guests and locals to eat, drink, work, play, or relax, enhancing wellbeing and enjoyment. |
10,533 |
| 57 |
Disneyland Parisdisneycareers.com
Creates magical experiences for guests through a diverse team. Offers numerous career paths across various departments, from park operations to corporate functions. |
10,460 |
| 58 | 9,958 | |
| 59 |
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 |
| 60 |
Boulangerboulanger.com
French retailer providing home appliances, multimedia products, and expert services, focusing on customer satisfaction with in-house brands and extensive support options. |
9,803 |
| 61 |
Galeries Lafayette Groupgroupegalerieslafayette.com
Specializes in city-centre fashion retailing, promoting French "Art of Living" through its brands, with 280 stores and e-commerce websites. |
9,754 |
| 62 | 9,543 | |
| 63 |
SGsocietegenerale.fr
Formed from a merger, it is a major French retail bank serving individuals, professionals, and businesses, focused on local presence and digital services. |
9,003 |
| 64 |
Crédit Mutuel Arkéacm-arkea.com
Cooperative banking group with specialized subsidiaries in banking, finance, insurance, and real estate, serving 3.2 million members and clients across 19 French regions. |
8,676 |
| 65 |
Parfums Christian Diordior.com
Creates luxury fragrances and cosmetics, upholding a heritage of innovation and global beauty through meticulous production and cultivation of talent. |
8,660 |
| 66 |
Sofitelsofitel.com
Luxury hotel operator worldwide. Cultural connections, extraordinary stays. French art de vivre with local culture, culinary art, wellness, captivating art. |
8,647 |
| 67 |
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 |
| 68 |
Castoramaemploi.castorama.fr
Leading French DIY and decoration retailer offering smart products for home improvement projects to customers, supported by 12,800 passionate employees. |
8,465 |
| 69 | 8,349 | |
| 70 |
Lagardère Travel Retaillagardere-tr.com
Operates retail stores in travel hubs, offering essentials, duty-free, fashion, and foodservice, enhancing traveler experience and value for stakeholders globally. |
8,347 |
| 71 | 8,251 | |
| 72 | 8,000 | |
| 73 |
NOSEnoseparis.com
Concept beauty store and online shop, dedicated to creator brands, offering personalized perfume diagnosis to find ideal fragrances. |
7,846 |
| 74 |
Mövenpick Hotels & Resortsmovenpick.accor.com
Global hospitality operator offering high-quality dining and sustainable accommodations across over one hundred twenty resorts while honoring a traditional Swiss culinary heritage. |
7,827 |
| 75 |
REPOSSIrepossi.com
Crafts high jewelry, blending family heritage with modern sculpture and architecture. Creates bold, minimalist pieces like Berbere, Antifer, and Serti sur Vide collections. |
7,738 |
| 76 |
AG2R LA MONDIALEag2rlamondiale.fr
A major player in personal insurance providing tailored solutions to protect health, income, and assets while promoting solidarity and performance |
7,550 |
| 77 |
Europcareuropcar.com
Leading European car and light vehicle rental company operating globally. Offers flexible mobility solutions for businesses, focusing on customer experience and sustainable alternatives to vehicle ownership. |
7,357 |
| 78 |
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 |
| 79 |
Allianz Franceallianz.fr
Offers comprehensive insurance, assistance, and financial services to individuals, professionals, businesses, and communities worldwide, with a strong presence in France. |
7,227 |
| 80 |
Groupe VYVgroupe-vyv.fr
First health insurer in France and national operator of care and support services. Socially responsible, building future social protection. |
7,180 |
| 81 | 7,028 | |
| 82 |
Conforamagroupeconforama.fr
European home equipment retailer, offers furniture, decorative items, appliances, and electronics, focusing on affordability and accessibility for home comfort. |
6,870 |
| 83 |
FONCIAfoncia.com
A trusted provider of residential real estate services, with 10,000 employees, 600 agencies, and managing thousands of properties annually Find them on social media |
6,719 |
| 84 |
Galeries Lafayettegroupegalerieslafayette.com
Leading French retail group, operates department stores, fashion brands, and other specialty stores, with a significant presence in France and internationally. |
6,666 |
| 85 |
BURGER KING FRANCEburgerking.fr
Second largest burger chain globally, expanding in France with flame-grilled beef, fresh ingredients, customizable burgers, and the iconic WHOPPER®. |
6,509 |
| 86 |
INTERSPORT FRANCEintersport.fr
Cooperative of independent entrepreneurs making sport accessible everywhere through affordable prices, major brands, expert advice, and local support for clubs. |
6,489 |
| 87 |
MMA Assurancesmma.fr
A local mutual insurance company serving individuals, professionals, businesses, and communities in France with expertise, proximity, and a focus on risk prevention |
6,486 |
| 88 |
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 |
| 89 |
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 |
| 90 |
Levis’Store
Based in Serris, France, this company operates as a retail business, selling various products directly to consumers from its physical location. |
6,090 |
| 91 |
BRICO DÉPÔTbricodepot.fr
Leading retailer of home renovation and DIY supplies, supporting both individual enthusiasts and professionals across several countries. |
6,049 |
| 92 |
Banque Populairebanquepopulaire.fr
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6,028 |
| 93 |
Actual groupgroupeactual.eu
French group specializing in temporary work, recruitment, training, and HR solutions, supporting job seekers and companies across multiple countries. |
5,932 |
| 94 | 5,830 | |
| 95 |
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 |
| 96 |
SMCP Sandro, Maje, Claudie Pierlot, Fursacsmcp.com
French fashion brands group born in Paris, shaped by action, driven by instinct, and defined by the here and now. |
5,721 |
| 97 |
METRO Francemetro.fr
Leading food wholesaler for independent restaurants and retailers in France, providing quality products and advice to professional clients, focusing on authentic, healthy, and creative food. |
5,619 |
| 98 |
TERACTteract.com
Network of committed brands in responsible and sustainable distribution, focusing on garden, pet supplies, and food, providing access to nature's benefits. |
5,523 |
| 99 |
Resorts World Sentosarwsentosa.com
Integrated resort featuring theme parks, luxury hotels, casino, convention center, diverse dining, and world-class entertainment in Singapore. |
5,398 |
| 100 |
IDKIDS.COMMUNITYidkids.com
This group offers beneficial products and services for children through multiple brands, a foundation, nurseries, and leisure centers, focusing on child development and well-being globally. |
5,254 |
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