Both nations enjoy friendly relations, the importance of which centers on the history of French migration to Uruguay.

In March 1838, France imposed a two-year blockade of Río de la Plata against Argentina during the War of the Confederation.

From the beginning, France looked for allied forces to fight Buenos Aires Governor, Juan Manuel de Rosas, on their behalf.

On 24 October 1838, Manuel Oribe resigned and fled to Buenos Aires, and Fructuoso Rivera assumed power.

Much of the Uruguayan State was inspired by the French model (Secularism, Napoleonic Code and educational system).

[3] France's main exports to Uruguay include: perfumes and cosmetics; vehicles and auto accessories; mechanical equipment and industrial machinery.