France at the 1956 Summer Olympics

France at the
1956 Summer Olympics
France at the; 1956 Summer Olympics
IOC code	FRA
NOC	French National Olympic and Sports Committee
Website	www.franceolympique.com (in French)
in Melbourne/Stockholm
Competitors	137 (119 men and 18 women) in 15 sports
Flag bearer	Jean Debuf
Medals; Ranked 11th	Gold 4 Silver 4 Bronze 6 Total 14
Summer Olympics appearances (overview)
	1896; 1900; 1904; 1908; 1912; 1920; 1924; 1928; 1932; 1936; 1948; 1952; 1956; 1960; 1964; 1968; 1972; 1976; 1980; 1984; 1988; 1992; 1996; 2000; 2004; 2008; 2012; 2016; 2020; 2024;
Other related appearances
	1906 Intercalated Games

France competed at the 1956 Summer Olympics in Melbourne, Australia and Stockholm, Sweden (equestrian events). 137 competitors, 119 men and 18 women, took part in 95 events in 15 sports.