Major French Companies with Operations in California

California hosts a significant presence of French multinational corporations across various sectors:

• Sanofi – Pharmaceutical research in Palo Alto and San Diego.
• L'Oréal – Cosmetics offices in San Francisco and Los Angeles; R&D in Berkeley.
• Michelin – Tire manufacturing plant in Sacramento; offices in SF and LA.
• BNP Paribas – Banking operations in San Francisco and Los Angeles.
• AXA – Insurance offices in SF, LA, and a service center in Sacramento.
• Ubisoft – Video game development studio in San Francisco.
• Dassault Systèmes – Software R&D in Berkeley; offices in SF and LA.
• EDF Renewables – Renewable energy projects statewide; offices in SF and LA.
• ENGIE – Energy generation facilities and offices in SF and LA.
• Veolia – Environmental services, waste and water facilities across the state.