France competed at the 1996 Summer Olympics in Atlanta, United States.

299 competitors, 197 men and 102 women, took part in 183 events in 25 sports.

[1] In France's sixth appearance in modern Olympic archery, defending gold medallist Sebastien Flute was defeated in the first round of elimination.

Fellow veteran Severine Bonal was also defeated early, while Lionel Torres reached the quarterfinal.

15 fencers, 9 men and 6 women, represented France in 1996.