This is a list of the cattle breeds considered in France to be wholly or partly of French origin. Some may have complex or obscure histories, so inclusion here does not necessarily imply that a breed is predominantly or exclusively French. The list includes breeds from the overseas territories of France.

France has the largest cattle herd in all of Europe. Cattle breeds relate to three types of aptitude namely: suckler cows (breastfeed their calves), dairy cows (raised for milk) and mixed cows (raised for milk and meat). Thus, the main cattle breeds in French breeding are: Dairy breeds: Prim’Holstein, Holstein, Brune, Jersiaise, Bordelaise...

The Prim’Holstein, Montbéliarde and Normande form the majority of French stock. However, professionals in search of diversity and quality are also working on maintaining and reintroducing many other dairy cow breeds.